The Personal Context of Later Life .
A] Introduction.
B] What are Older Adults Like ?
1. The Demographics of Aging.
2. How long will you Live ?
3. The 3rd – 4th Age Distinction.
C] Physical Changes  And Health :
1. Biological Theories of Aging :
a) Wear-and- Tear Theory.
b) Cellular Theory.
c) Metabolic Theories.
d) Programmed cell death Theories.
2. Physiological  Changes :
a) Changes in Neurons.
b) Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems.
c) Parkinson’s Disease.
d) Sensory Changes.
3. Health Issues: Sleep, Nutrition, Cancer screening
D] Cognitive Processes :
1. Information Processing.
2. Memory.
3. Creativity and Wisdom.
E] Mental Health and Intervention :
Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Dementia – Alzheimer’s disease.