Video and Multimedia
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Video Links
1. Experiments that Hint of Longer Lives
In this TedTalk (16:23 minutes), the biochemistry of aging is discussed and possible implications for extending the life-span is discussed.
LO 12-1: Discuss how life expectancy has changed worldwide over the past century.
LO 12-2: Describe the age-related physical and cognitive changes of early, middle, and older adulthood.
In this TedTalk (11:38 minutes), Linda Carstensen discusses how people are happier and more positive as they enter later adulthood.
LO 12-3: Describe the major socioemotional changes associated with aging.
This TedTalk by Jane Fonda (11:20 minutes) explains how to embrace the Third Age of life and how to positively age.
LO 12-4: Identify behaviors associated with aging positively.
Audio Links
1. Could Thinking Positively about Aging be the Secret of Health?
In this NPR podcast (4:28 minutes), research that shows that those who view aging positively tend to live about seven years longer than those with negative views.
LO 12-4: Identify behaviors associated with aging positively.
2. Life Expectancy Study: It’s Not Just What you Make, It’s Where you Live
This podcast (2:56 minutes) discusses disparities in life expectancy rates dependent upon income and geographical location.
LO 12-1: Discuss how life expectancy has changed worldwide over the past century.
This website has several podcasts of varying lengths addressing issues associated with grieving.
LO 12-5: Identify factors that contribute to the ability to cope with loss.
Websites
1. Mental and Behavioral Health of Older Americans
This American Psychological Association fact sheet discusses various aspects of aging, particularly mental and physical challenges that older adults may face.
LO 12-2: Describe the age-related physical and cognitive changes of early, middle, and older adulthood.
LO 12-3: Describe the major socioemotional changes associated with aging.
2. Eight Ways to Make your Place Secure for Older Parents
This AARP webpage discusses eight steps to making a home secure for elderly parents.
LO 12-6: Summarize findings about optimal living situations for aging adults.
3. National Institute for Aging
This website provides information on multiple topics related to aging.
LO 12-1: Discuss how life expectancy has changed worldwide over the past century.
LO 12-2: Describe the age-related physical and cognitive changes of early, middle, and older adulthood.
LO 12-3: Describe the major socioemotional changes associated with aging.
LO 12-4: Identify behaviors associated with aging positively.
LO 12-5: Identify factors that contribute to the ability to cope with loss.
LO 12-6: Summarize findings about optimal living situations for aging adults.