BSHS 342 Week 5 Learning Team Research Paper on Issues Affecting the Aged

BSHS 342 Week 5 Learning Team Research Paper on Issues Affecting the Aged

Research current trends and issues that affect today’s aged population. Use information gathered during your Learning Team assignment interviews.

Write a 1800- to 2,500-word paper in which you complete the following:

·         Describe the biological changes that occur in late adulthood, and identify how health and fitness affect the aging process.

·         Contrast the overall decline of memory, language processing, and problem solving abilities in late adults with the benefits of practical knowledge and life experiences they offer.

·         Explain the biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors that affect people’s ability to cope with dying.

·         Discuss how grieving the loss of a loved one is influenced by individual and circumstantial factors.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.