TOPIC I : Theories of Aging and Alzheimer's disease
1) Physical and cognitive decline occurs in Late Adulthood. Whatare 3 strategies that can be used to slow down this decline andwhat are their impacts?
2) Choose one of the theories of aging. Describe why you believethis is the best theory of aging.
3) What is difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?What are the social, emotional, and financial impacts of thesediseases on families and on society?
TOPIC: Euthanasia and End of Life Decisions
There are 3 states in the United States in which euthanasia islegalized. This movement was started quite a few years ago andremains very controversial. The doctor to started this movement iscurrently in prison.
Think about your grandparents and parents.
1) Describe whether you do or do not think there should be anoption for any individual to choose when and how to end theirlife?
2) Interview your parents or grandparents, or someone in lateadulthood (age 60 or older), and ask them what they believe. Give ashort synopsis of their response(s).
3) Formulate and describe your own opinion about euthanasia,whether it should be legalized in all states, and write about it.Cite why you agree or disagree with legalization.
