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Topic

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1/18

Introduction

none

1/20

Demographics

Moody, Prologue (xxi-xxix) and Basic Concepts (1-16)

On a computer, scroll around this large wall chart: United Nations. (2006). Population ageing. New York: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division.

1/25

Diversity in the experience of aging

Moody, 287-298

Moen, P. (2001). The gendered life course. In R.H. Binstock, L.K. George (Eds.), Handbook of aging and the social sciences (pp. 179-196). San Diego: Academic Press.

Clemetson, L. (2006). U.S. Muslims confront taboo on nursing home. New York Times, June 13. [optional]

1/27

Creativity and aging

Moody, 93-128

Review the OASIS website to learn about the mission of the organization and its programs.

Review the Experience Corps website to learn more about this innovative program that pairs young students with older tutors.

2/1

SNOW DAY

2/3

Field trip to Maturity and Its Muse

Sheldon Art Galleries

3648 Washington Boulevard

Bus leaves in front of Psychology promptly at 2:37pm

Lindauer, M.S., Orwoll, L., & Kelley, M.C. (1997). Aging artists on the creativity of their old age. Creativity Research Journal, 10, 133-152.

2/8

Field trip to visit our Biography site

Parkside Towers

4960 Laclede Ave.

National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. (2005). A consumer guide to choosing a nursing home. Washington, DC: Author.

AARP. (2007). Nursing homes: What to ask. Washington, DC: Author.

2/10

Cognitive, intellectual functions, and Alzheimer’sdisease

Hertzog, C., Kramer, A.F., Wilson, R.S., & Lindenberger, U. (2009). Enrichment effects on adult cognitive development: Can the functional capacity of older adults be preserved and enhanced? Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 9, 1-65.

2/15

Guest: Person with early-stage Alzheimer's disease

Foley, J. M. (1992). The experience of being demented. In R. H. Binstock, S. G. Post, & P. J. Whitehouse (Eds.), Dementia and aging: Ethics, values, and policy choices (pp. 30-43). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

On the Alzheimer's Project website watch The Memory Loss Tapes

2/17

Guest: Caregiver of person with early-stage Alzheimer's disease

Castle, E. (2001). A couple's journey with Alzheimer's disease: The many faces of intimacy. Generations, Summer, 81-86.

On the Alzheimer's Project website watch Caregivers

2/22

Conducting interviews with older adults

Haight, B.K., & Haight, B.S. (2007). The handbook of structured life review (The Participants, pp. 39-60, and Visit 1: Getting Started, pp. 63-76). Baltimore: Health Professions Press.

2/24

Biology

Moody, 53-91

Examine claims about potential life expectancy and recent scientific evidence regarding extended lifespan on the website of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Kronos Longevity Research Institute.

Juengst, E. T., Binstock, R. H., Mehlman, M., Post, S. G., & Whitehouse, P. (2003). Biogerontology, "anti-aging medicine," and the challenges of human enhancement. Hastings Center Report, 33, 21-30. [optional]

3/1

Health and wellness

Moody, 129-139, 145-156

Explore the “Topics at a Glance” and “What to Ask” sections of the website of the Foundation for Health in Aging, where you can learn what older adults need to know about common diseases in late life.

Kolata, G. (2006). So big and healthy nowadays, grandpa wouldn't know you. New York Times, Sunday, January 20. [optional]

Watch the St. Louis Senior Olympics 2009 Retrospective. [optional]

3/3

Medicare

Congressional Research Service. (2009). Medicare primer. 7-5700, R40425, March 10, 2009. Washington, DC: Author.

Visit AARP's Medicare Interactive site and review Sections 1-3.

Explore the Medicare website for topics that interest you.

3/8

Current controversy: Should we ration health care based on age?

Moody, 163-193

Callahan, D. (1994). Setting limits: A response. The Gerontologist, 34, 393-398.

Miller, K. E., Zylstra, R. G., & Standridge, J. B. (2000). The geriatric patient: A systematic approach to maintaining health. American Family Physician, 61, 1089-1104. [optional]

3/10

Intimacy and sexuality

Juska, J. (2003). A round-heeled woman: My late-life adventures in sex and romance (Ch. 1-3, pp. 3-29). New York: Villard.

Lindau, S. T., Schumm, L. P., Laumann, E. O., Levinson, W., O'Muircheartaigh, C. A., & Waite, L. J. (2007). A study of sexuality and health among older adults in the United States. New England Journal of Medicine, 357, 762-774.

3/15

SPRING BREAK

3/17

SPRING BREAK

3/22

Family relationships

Moody, 195-228

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. Title 23. Domestic Relations. Part V. Support, Property and Contracts. Chapter 46. Support of the Indigent. Section 4603, Relatives' liability. 23 Pa.C.S. Section 4603 (2009).

Chou, R.J. (2011). Filial piety by contract? The emergence, implementation, and implications of the “Family Support Agreement” in China. The Gerontologist, 51, 3-16.

Explore the filial responsibility statues in your own state.

3/24

Elder abuse

Anetzberger, G.J. (2005). Elder abuse: Case studies for clinical management. Clinical Gerontologist, 28, 43-53.

Schimer, M. (2005). Elder abuse: The attorney's perspective. Clinical Gerontologist, 28, 55-82.

3/29

Work and retirement

Moody, 391-428

Farrell, C. (2009). Why you’ll work through retirement. Business Week, January 21.

3/31

Discussion of interview and video editing progress

Parkside Towers resident interviews should be complete.

4/5

Social Security

Moody, 357-390

Sass, S., Munnell, A.H., & Eschtruth, A. (2009). The Social Security fix-it book. Boston: Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.

4/7

NO CLASS

Video biographies due by 5:00pm.

4/12

Mental health

Knight, B.G., Kaskie, B., Shurgot, G.R., & Dave, J. (2006). Improving the mental health of older adults. In J.E. Birren & K.W. Schaie (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging (6th ed.) (pp. 407-424). San Diego: Elsevier Academic Press.

4/14

Guests: Elder Law Attorney and Geriatric Social Worker

Topics to consider for questions:

- legal obligations for caregiving

- elder abuse

- power power of attorney, guardianship

- estate planning

4/19

Class Film Festival

Viewing of 5-minute clips from each biography group

4/21

Death & dying

Moody, 257-286

Nuland, S. B. (1994). Murder and serenity. From How we die (Chapter 6, pp. 118-139). New York: Knopf.

Quill, T. E. (1996). You promised me I wouldn't die like this. From A midwife through the dying process: Stories of healing and hard choices at the end of life (Chapter 7, pp. 140-154). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Missouri Bar Association. Durable power of attorney for health care and health care directive.

4/26

Guest: Hospice chaplain

Kuhl, D. (2009). What dying people want. In H.M. Chochinov & W.Breitbart (Eds.), Handbook of psychiatry in palliative medicine (pp. 141-156). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Shavelson, L. (1995). A chosen death: The dying confront assisted suicide (Plan A - The fight to survive, Chapter 1, pp. 14-34). New York: Simon & Schuster.

4/28

Conclusions