Eitner A
Z Alternsforsch. 1979;34(5):385-91.
Gerohygiene as standard branch of socialist gerontology is faced with the short, medium and long-term preparation for an active old age. The foundations for a healthy ageing and a positive attitude towards old age must be laid as early as in childhood and youth. Investigations on juveniles indicate the ideological barriers that have to be overcome yet. Wrong attitudes of young people about old age might be overcome by means of improved contacts between young and old as well as by extending the competence of the respective role of generation. Theses for a further approach to the subject presented demand for the aspects of aid and care not to be overemphasized but to stimulate an activity-promoting behaviour up to the high age by understanding and loving affection on both sides. The development of self-confidence and personality of young and old people is promoted substantially by mutual fruitful relations.
老年卫生保健作为社会主义老年学的标准分支，面临着为积极老龄化进行短期、中期和长期准备的任务。健康老龄化和对老年持积极态度的基础必须早在童年和青年时期就奠定。对青少年的调查表明，仍然存在需要克服的思想障碍。年轻人对老年的错误态度可以通过改善年轻人与老年人之间的接触以及扩大各代人相应角色的能力来克服。提出的关于进一步探讨该主题的论点要求，不要过分强调援助和照顾方面，而是要通过双方的理解和关爱之情，激发促进老年人积极活动的行为。年轻人和老年人之间富有成效的相互关系极大地促进了他们自信心和个性的发展。
