Unit 2

Chapter 3: The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

Describe the major theories of biological aging.
Describe the research on reversing the effects of biological aging.
Know the effects of aging on body composition and the impact of aging in different organ systems.
Understand the implications of these changes for the older people's functions and their ability to interact with their social and physical environments.
Explain the ways that the environment can be modified to help accommodate the biological changes experienced by most older people.

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Review the Questions for Reflection.
Viewing Lessons with Questions for Reflection are indicated by *Q4R. The Q4R assignments can be turned in anytime, but all are due by Week 9 of a 12 week course or Week 5 of an 8 week course.
Remember you can use the final review as a study guide for the chapters.

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