perception of Aging

Perceptions of Aging

The threaded discussion will provide the student with the opportunity to explore different topics, share what he/she is learning with classmates, and gain clarity about the content. This assignment reflects student centered independent learning.

The student will: 
 • Apply critical thinking through participation of selected topics
 • Engage in thoughtful discourse with peers
 • Incorporate topic discussion into clinical judgment and decision making within the setting

Directions:
 
 • The original post must be at least 200 – 300 words in length 
 • Describe what you feel is a typically older adult.
 • What are some of the typical characteristics you would expect to observe?
 • What are your thoughts about aging for your parents and/or yourself?
 • Share an experience you have had with an older adult (give examples). It can be positive, negative, challenging, or humorous. What did you learn from this experience?