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Life-Span Development Cover
Life-Span Development, 8/e
John W. Santrock, University of Texas - Dallas
Late Adulthood
Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Essay Questions



1

Your local senior citizens center has asked you to talk to its patrons about patterns of aging and how to "stay young longer." Of special concern are issues of ageism, retirement, relationships, and health. What would you tell them?
2

The City Council in your city has approached you because the population seems to be split between the young adults and the old adults. There is a concern that problems may arise as limited resources must be allocated that would affect each of these groups. What issues would you tell them to consider, and how would you suggest the matter be resolved?








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