- Compare the theories that explain aging including Genetic-Programming Theories-Immunological, Neuroendocrine Theory, Programmed senescence-Telomeres, Error/Variable Rate Theories-Wear-and-tear, Oxygen-free radicals, Autoimmune failures.
- Describe and contrast the types of – crystallized and fluid intelligence.
- Using Table 2 in Patrick, Hayslip & Hollis-Sawyer Ch 2 what home and situational changes would you need to make if you suddenly became caregiver of an elderly family member.
- Watch The Ted Talk " The ugly truth about ageism" https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/sep/14/the-ugly-truth-about-ageism-its-a-prejudice-targeting-our-future-selves and give two examples of ageism that you have witnessed.
