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Introduction to Gerontology
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Final – Study Guide

Guidelines for Group Project-Based Oral Presentation

Introduction to Gerontology - Ethnic Older Adult Interview

Potential Topic Areas for Group Project-Based Learning Presentation

Diseases and Disorders Commonly Found in Older Adults

INDEX OF POWERPOINT SLIDES:

Chapter 1	Growth of Social Gerontology
	Research Methods and Gerontology
Chapter 3	Social Consequences of Physical Aging: Biological Theories of Aging; Physiological Changes with Age
	Sensory-Perceptual Alterations in Older Adults
Chapter 4	Health Promotion of Older Adults
	Managing Chronic Diseases in Old Age
	Promoting Well-Being in Old Age
Chapter 5	Cognitive Changes with Aging
Chapter 6	Mental Disorders Among Older Adults
	Personality and Mental Health in Old Age
Chapter 7	Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality in Old Age
Chapter 8	The Social Context of Aging
Chapter 9 & 10	Importance of Social Supports: Family, Friends, and Neighbors
Chapter 11	Living Arrangements and Social Interactions
Chapter 12	Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities
Chapter 13	Death, Dying and Bereavement
	Medicare, Social Security, and SSI Basics, 2005
	Economics of Aging; Social Policy Affecting Older Adults

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