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gerontophobia

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gerontophobia
Psychology Fear of old people/of growing old. See Phobia.
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A generous introduction and a chapter centered on gerontophobia is followed by a discussion of how painters, all of them a bunch of narcissists, only managed to paint themselves, as Cosimo il Vecchio said (and this well before the more famous "madame Bovary c'est moi").
The Artist Grows Old: The Aging of Art and Artists in Italy 1500-1800 by Massi, Norberto / Renaissance Quarterly
After further reflection, it occurs to me that perhaps emulating the motivations of long-term care professionals might offer the best possible cure for my bad case of gerontophobia.
Strapped to the rocket by Tetz, Gary / Long-Term Living
To the Editor: How nice to read nice things about gerontophobia.
Another word for "gerontophil" by George-Murray, Richard / The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide
 
 
 
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