Write a 1,200- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze late adulthood (age 65+) and the death of an individual as a culmination of the life span developmental process.
Include a minimum of three research journal articles. Utilize the UOPX library or the UOPX PSY 280 Week 5 additional readings).
Title Page
Introduction paragraph (approx 75 words)
Content Paragraph 1. Examine ageism and stereotypes associated with late adulthood. (approx. 300 words)
Ch. 14, p. 877 – 878 discusses ageism and stereotypes.
Ch. 14, p. 879-882 discusses physical health, ageism, stereotypes.
Content Paragraph 2. Evaluate how individuals can promote health and wellness into late adulthood and mitigate the negative effects of aging. (approx. 300 words)
Cite with 1 research journal article (minimum).
Small, G. W., Silverman, D. H. S., Siddarth, P., Ercoli, L. M., & al, e. (2006). Effects of a 14-day healthy longevity lifestyle program on cognition and brain function. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 14(6), 538-45
Dartigues, J. F., Helmer, C., Péres, K., Cowppli-Bony, P., Auriacombe, S., & Orgogozo, J. M. (2008). EARLY PREVENTION AT PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 12(1), 84S-5S
Ch. 14, p. 879-882 discusses physical health, ageism, stereotypes.
Ch. 14, pp. 871 – 877 discusses aging, health, genes
Content Paragraph 3. Analyze the importance of relationships and social interactions as an individual nears end of life. (approx 300 words)
Cite with 1 research journal article (minimum).
Rodin, G., & Zimmermann, C. (2008). Psychoanalytic reflections on mortality: A reconsideration. Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry, 36(1), 181-196
Jones, C. J., & Meredith, W. (2000). Developmental paths of psychological health from early adolescence to later adulthood. Psychology and Aging, 15(2), 351-360
Ch. 15, pp. 956- 964 discusses friends and relatives long-term partnerships, relationships, friendships
Content Paragraph 4. Identify cultural and personal attitudes about death and dignity in late adulthood. (approx 300 words)
Cite with 1 research journal article (minimum).
Davis, L. J. (2006). Life, death, and biocultural literacy. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 52(18), B9-B10
Lang, F. R., Baltes, P. B., & Wagner, G. G. (2007). Desired lifetime and end-of-life desires across adulthood from 20 to 90: A dual-source information model. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B : Psychological sciences and social sciences, 62B(5), P268
Epilogue pp. 1004-1022
Conclusion paragraph (approx 75 words)
Reference Page (3 peer-reviewed sources minimum + textbook if you use it)
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.use quoted passages from the textbook or web articles. Write everything in own original words.
Submit your assignment in Word doc format (not PDF format).