How are the lives of the elderly different now than they were in the past few decades?Explain.

Discussion 1:

Of the factors listed in Chapter 2 of your textbook, select three that you think have the largest influence on longevity and explain your reasoning. In the second part of your post, appraise how the theories of aging (random aging and programmed aging), relate to aging life expectancy

1. Social class: education, income, occupation 2. Cigarette smoking 3. Alcohol use

Discussion 2:

The faces of our elderly communities have changed dramatically in the past few decades. For this discussion, examine the following elements with regard to the aging population:

•Number and growth of the older population

•Average life expectancy

•Housing and geography

•Marital status and living

•Education and income

•Health status and health care

•Older, foreign-born population

How are the lives of the elderly different now than they were in the past few decades? What challenges do they face, and what opportunities do they have now?

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