PSYC 290N Week 7 Discussion; Late Adulthood

Initial Post Instructions Option 1: It can be difficult to discuss life expectancy. This is especially true if there are issues like heart disease, cancer or other chronic illnesses. Page 519 in your text has a life expectancy chart that you can complete. After completing this chart, you can choose to discuss your results. Be sure to address the following points: • Were you surprised by your life expectancy total? • Are there things you can do to improve your total? • What do you find more valuable: an increased life expectancy or an increase in quality of life? Why? Option 2: In chapter 19, you will find a figure that shows a graphical representation of what participants in a study reported to be their rank-ordering of priorities as they age. In this discussion, explain how you believe that younger generations (25-65) could learn valuable life lessons from adults in late life (66-105). Consider the following factors: • Family • Health • The importance of life • Friends • Wisdom • Wealth Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.