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

Essay Questions



1

Your next door neighbor is an 87-year-old woman who knows you have been taking this class in life-span development. She confides in you that she feels she is slowing down and can't quite do the things she used to do. Also, she feels that none of her doctors takes the time to listen to her, they just say, “Rose, you're in great shape for a woman your age.” Knowing she's an intelligent woman who has been a writer her entire life, what would you tell her about the aging process, how to keep healthy, and how to get the best possible medical assistance?
2

You have been asked by your local Rotary Club to design a program for their older members to help them stay in optimum health. What areas would you focus on, and what kinds of activities would you suggest for them?








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