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Santrock Life-Span Development: A Topical Approach
Life-Span Development: A Topical Approach
John W. Santrock

Biological Process, Physical Development, and Health
Health

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1. Eric's 72-year-old mother, Janie, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Erik plans to move Janie from her apartment to his home, where he will take care of her as long as he can. What things should he do to make his home safe for Janie?
http://www.alzheimers.com/health_library/coping/coping_04_house.html

2. Darren and Angie are concerned to learn from their pediatrician that Heather, their 7-year-old daughter, is considered obese. Darren and Angie are both big eaters and self-described "couch potatoes." What can they to help Heather lose weight and develop healthy nutrition and exercise habits for themselves at the same time?
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/childs_weight_p5.html

3. Forty-four year old Donald started smoking at 15; he has been smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for at least 20 years. He wants to quit, but has decided he needs some form of nicotine replacement for a while. What are the pros and cons of the nicotine patch versus nicotine gum?
http://www.lungusa.org/tobacco/replacement_factsheet99.html