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Optimal Aging in Late Adulthood
There are many physical, cognitive, and social-emotional changes that occur in late adulthood. Some changes related to aging cannot be avoided: the brain and nervous system begin to deteriorate as more and more neurons die; the sensory system declines, as do the cardiovascular and circulatory systems; fine motor and gross motor movements are less refined than earlier in life; physical appearance changes; and sexual responsiveness declines. Other changes such as illness, loss of independence, the death of peers and intimate partners, retirement, limited income, and victimization may impact the quality of life of older adults. Strategies for mitigating some of these changes can include working on a daily crossword puzzle, volunteering, participating in an exercise class, or moving into a residential community or nursing home. Individuals from various cultures cope with the changes related to aging in different ways. Consider how one might achieve optimal aging and how cultural experiences and gender play a role.
To prepare for this Assignment, select one physical, one cognitive, and one social-emotional change related to late adulthood.
The assignment: Please read careful and cover/answer all questions that are being asked.
1.) Describe one physical, one cognitive, and one social-emotional change related to late adulthood.
2.) Explain one positive and one negative approach to addressing each of the age-related changes you described.
3.) Explain how each approach affects an individual’s quality of life and successful aging.
Be specific and use examples to illustrate your explanation.
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those I have sent by fax.
References: The following three articles need to be incorporated into the assignment and cited where used. The first is a video which I have been able to copy and send via Fax, in case you cannot view.
the other two articles have been faxed as well.
1.)Films Media Group. (1998). Accepting Life’s Transitions. Available from http://digital.films.com/play/DMWTQB
2.)Article: Frazier, L. D., Newman, F. L., & Jaccard, J. (2007). Psychosocial outcomes in later life: A multivariate model. Psychology and Aging, 22(4), 676-689.
3.)Article: Luo, L., & Craik, F. I. M. (2008). Aging and memory: A cognitive approach. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 53(6), 346-353.
The following resources are optional:
Optional Resources
Book Chapter: Hansson, R.O., & Stroebe, M.S. (2007). Aging and bereavement: Risk factors and resources. In R. O. Hansson & M. S. Stroebe (Eds.) Bereavement in late life: Coping, adaptation, and developmental influences (pp. 97-116). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Article: Naveh-Benjamin, M. (2000). Adult age differences in memory performance: Tests of an associative deficit hypothesis. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 26(5), 1170-1187.
Website: Adult Development and Aging (American Psychological Association, Division 20)
http://www.apa.org/about/division/div20.aspx
Website: Healthcyclopedica—Alzheimer’s Disease: Information/Diagnosis/Treatment/Prevention
http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/neurological-disorders/alzheimer’s.html
Website: Ethnicity, Race, and Aging
http://www.pbs.org/lifepart2/watch/season-2/ethnicity-race-aging
Website: National Institute of Aging
http://www.nia.nih.gov
Website: Mechanics of Aging
http://www.pbs.org/lifepart2/watch/season-2/mechanics-aging
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