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

Chapter Outline

  1. LONGEVITY

      Life Expectancy and Life Span

        Centenarians

        Sex Difference in Longevity

      The Young Old, the Old Old, and the Oldest Old

      Biological Theories of Aging

        Cellular Clock Theory

        Free Radical Theory

        Hormonal Stress Theory

  2. THE COURSE OF PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN LATE ADULTHOOD

      The Aging Brain

      Physical Appearance

      Sensory Development

      The Circulatory System

      The Respiratory System

      Sexuality

  3. HEALTH

      Health Problems

        Causes of Death

        Arthritis

        Osteoporosis

        Accidents

      The Robust Oldest Old

      Exercise, Nutrition, and Weight

      Health Treatment

        Care Options

        Giving Options for Control and Teaching Coping Skills

        The Older Adult and Health-Care Providers









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