Select TWO of the prompts below to respond to in this week’s discussion.

  1.  Explain the trends and information related to the increase in the late adulthood population in the US and the world. Also, define life   expectancy and explain some of the gender and ethnicity differences in life expectancy reviewed in our text. (USLO 9.1) 
  2.  Explain four common sensory changes in late adulthood in detail.  Are there preventative measures we can take to delay their onset or   slow their progression?  If so, what are they? (USLO 9.1) 
  3.  Explain the difference between programmed theories and damaged/errors theories of aging. Give specific details for each. (USLO 9.1) 
  4.  You work as a nurse in a nursing home and every month the nursing home holds an information session for family members. You have   been asked to present this month’s topic. A) Provide an in-depth explanation of the impact of aging on cognitive   development/functioning in late adulthood, and B) Include details about memory, problem-solving, and intelligence. (USLO 9.1, 9.2)