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Biological Theories
This chapter covers several many social theories of aging. Social theories explain how older adults and society view the process of aging, the value placed on older adults and how those images and values came to be.
Examples of these various theories are Modernization, Disengagement, and Activity , and Continuity theories. Although these various theories attempt to predict how one will adapt to the process of aging they do not explain "why" we age.
Why does the body physically age? Humans have looked in vain for the fountain of youth for decades, and there is some agreement about what contributes to longevity.
You might notice that this week's reading has a section on the Biological Theories of Aging (Why Do Our Bodies Grow Old?).
ASSIGNMENT
Briefly explain this theory's main ideas. Make sure it is a biological theory and not a social theory for full credit. Not sure? Ask any of us.
Again: If you use a theory that has already been posted elaborate on the concepts your colleague posted. Please put the name of your theory in your post so we can all easily identify what has been reported.
Resources
http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/can-we-prevent-aging
Can HGH (Human Growth Hormone) stop the process of aging? It is FDA approved. What does the research say according to the NIH?
Also use the search engines and use key words : Biology of Aging, Longevity or Increasing Life Expectancy
OPTIONAL
- EXTRA CREDIT (all extra credits offered are worth up to 3 points depending on
their quality and must be
completed in the week offered. Any grade questions must also be resolved
before the following week ends.
Your entry must be based on facts (SWAGS). Make sure you also
follow the instructions exactly so your entry is counted.
What
might society look like if
we did not die of diseases? You can choose an area to research, for
example, health, ecology, financial, health care issues, housing, productivity
etc. It's up to you.
Do a little research here and give us the citations - where you found
your information.
What do the experts
say?
Post a separate thread entitled "Extra Credit" and tell us what you learned.
In the case of duplicates the earliest postmark will receive the credit so check the board before posting.
OPTIONAL HELPHELP IN WRITING AND ORGANIZING YOUR POSTINGS.
When organizing your information I suggest you make a short list of everything you learn about the aspect of this subject that interests you as you read. Then number the items from a logical start to more complex issues. You will compose your editorial from that list. Here is a very simplified example for researching mud pies. My researched list might include:clean dirt is needed
making mud pies can be messy
You need a good place to clean up
water is needed
mud fights are an option
kids like to do it
it helps if the weather is warm
1. It helps if the weather is warm
2. You need a good place to clean up
3. Water is needed
4. Clean dirt is needed
5. Kids like to do it
6. Making mud pies can be messy
7. Mud fights are an optionOnce that list is created you can then sort the information into a logical order, then start writing.
It is this reporters opinion that when making mud pies it is important to have a good quality of dry dirt with no rocks and an ample water supply. Many people believe that mud pies are best made when the weather is warm and one can be outside because it is messy. You have to have a good place to clean up. I have found that many children like this activity while many adults do not. Sometimes when children make mud pies they participate in mud fights. etc. etc.
Reference: http://www.ehow.com/how_5103031_let-kids-make-mud-pies.html