Answer Questions

1. How does the person-environment theories apply to your own living situation? For the average college student? Can you draw any parallels between your college life moves (to college and around campus) and the information on adjustment to moves and relocation for the elderly that is discussed in the text?

2. What are the pros and cons of moving after retirement? Be sure to address emotional, physical, and social aspects.

3. Boston-based nonprofit The Conversation Project has developed a “Starter Kit” to begin the talk they believe will help people prepare for what’s to come. After investigating their project and watching the video below, describe the five considerations that need to be made? Which do you feel are the most important?

Did this activity change your views at all? If so, how?