Changes Related to Aging

1. Think about your older relatives, friends, and co-workers. What complaints about normal changes related to aging have you heard them discuss? What have they done to address these issues?

2. You may have heard an older person attribute his or her longevity to “good genes.” Briefly describe several theories of aging-related to genetics.

3. What are some measures you could suggest to an aging adult that could help him or her prevent or address health issues related to the normal physical changes of aging?

4. Abe and Maureen are both in their 60s and experiencing many of the physical changes associated with aging. Describe some of the transformations that may be taking place and explain how their experiences might differ given their genders.

5. Differentiate between the normal physical changes that occur as part of the aging process and the medical conditions commonly seen in the aging population. Provide three examples of each.