Change In Physical Aging Assignment

This assignment is in 2 parts:

Part 1:

Distinguish between primary aging, secondary aging and tertiary aging Why do we distinguish between these 3 types of aging?

Part 2:

Aging is a natural proces, however, the media doesn’t really accept this aging process and therefore, we are innunadated with ads for aging more gracefully. The changes which we can actually modify include: appearance, body shape, skin changes (firming cream, for example), vision, hearing and balance. Priotize each change you could do something about and explain why you listed the way you did?

Physical Changes and the Aging Process Change In Physical Aging Assignment

Visit the following website and read the article.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/aging/art-20046070 (Links to an external site.)

For the Assignment

(1) Cardiovascular, (2) Bones, (3) Joints and Muscles, (4) Digestive Tract, (5) Bladder and

Urinary Tract, (6) Memory and Thinking, (7) Eyes and Ears, (8) Teeth, (9) Skin, (10)

Weight, (11) Sexuality.

1. For each of the above 11 categories pick one – two suggestions that you can use now to

help insure a healthy aging process.

a. Are you currently using any of these suggestions

b. How difficult will it be for you to implement the changes needed?

Sociology 342

Final exam essay question

This course will satisfy the colonnade requirement for your degree because it is a “connections” or “systems” course. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate whether or not the following objectives are being met by this course:

Students will investigate systems by dissecting them into their constituent components or processes and analyzing the relationships between those pieces and the whole. The development and dynamics of a system or systems, as well as the use of system-level thinking, will be the focus of many courses. Change In Physical Aging Assignment

Analyze how systems evolve.
Compare the study of individual components to the analysis of entire systems.
Evaluate how system-level thinking informs decision-making, public policy, and/or the sustainability of the system itself.

To assess the achievement of the above stated goals, all students enrolled in the course are required to write an essay that addresses the following question:

In this course a number of systems have been examined in regards to aging such as: biological system (why do our bodies grow old/intelligence and aging); cultural support systems (meaning); Social security; Retirement; Healthcare; Caregiving; Death.

Assume that the year is 2075, in the United States. Choose one of the systems that was discussed over the course of the semester. Answer, with detail, the following questions:

How has that system evolved over time? Be sure to discuss how it began, how it has changed and what you think its characteristics will be in 2075. Provide evidence for your arguments.
Explain how the system you chose is inter-related with at least two other systems that were examined in the class. You may also want to discuss how the system affects the individuals within that system.
Evaluate how system-level thinking (such as public policies or cultural traditions) affects the types of decisions that are made. Explain how the system may or may not be maintained by thinking about it from a “macro” or system level.

This essay is worth 15 points.

It should be word processed. You should utilize standard English grammar and writing style. Please use a “5 paragraph” format essay—an introduction; several supporting paragraphs and a conclusion. Change In Physical Aging Assignment

Following is a rubric against which your essay will be assessed. Add an additional 3 points for correct use of grammar/proofreading/writing style.

	4 points- Excellent	3 points -Good	2 points-Needs work	1 point–Poor
1. Analyze how systems evolve	Student accurately describes systems and discusses the systems in relation to one another utilizing detailed supportive evidence.	Student accurately describes system and can discuss systems in relation to one another over time.	Student accurately describes system, but does not discuss their evolution.	Student inaccurately describes systems.
2. Compare the study of individual components to the analysis of entire systems.	Student accurately describes systems and demonstrates how they interact by utilizing detailed and supportive evidence.	Student accurately describes systems and can briefly demonstrate the ways in which they interact.	Student accurately describes systems and indicates that they interact, but does not demonstrate the ways in which they interact. Change In Physical Aging Assignment	Is unable to accurately describe individual components. Cannot express how the components relate to the whole.
3. Evaluate how system-level thinking informs decision-making, public policy, and/or the sustainability of the system itself	Student accurately describes the system level decision and the impacts on the parts of the system utilizing detailed and supportive evidence.	Student accurately describes the system level decision and can describe the impact on the parts of the system.	Student can describe a system level decision, but inaccurately describes the impact on the parts of the system.	Student is unable to accurately describe a system level decision.

Change In Physical Aging Assignment