Normal aging

Later life, wisdom, challenges.
Special topics related to elder care, mental health, Alzheimer’s disease, palliative care
Community services.
Concept of social justice.
Class Topics and Activities:

1. View 4 videos.  2 videos on Alzheimer’s, poetry and Parkinson’s and living to be 100+

2. Read 1 article in handouts section on aromatherapy and sleep in elders.

3. Complete discussion

After reading the article on aromatherapy and watching the 4 videos please respond to the following:

In our culture there is a focus on youth and staying young.  We have little experience with later life, aging and wisdom until we get there.  What is normal aging? What is wisdom? Do you want to live to be 100? How do you want your later life to look?

Please write a minimum of 2 paragraphs describing what “healthy” aging means to you and what role does wisdom play?