Part I: The first part of this week’s discussion is based on your own thoughts and experiences and does not require you to complete any of the learning materials prior to joining the conversation.
The first question in this discussion is opinion and experience-based, so you can begin immediately.
We all know older adults and most likely have significant older adults in our lives in one way or another. When you think about getting older yourself, what comes up for you? What are your hopes, your fears? What do you consider “old”?
Please post your opinions by Wednesday of this week.
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Part II: For subsequent questions please meaningfully integrate your assigned module readings and videos. If a classmate has already posted something you want to comment on and/or add to; please feel free to meet the weekly posting requirements by doing so. You are not required to open your own individual threads, responding to classmate posts and instructor posts counts.
We all hold preconceptions about aging and reactions to “getting old”, you shared some of these in your opening opinion post. How has your perception of aging shifted after completing this week’s readings and videos?
Share your reaction to the video on ageism and the videos on being more inclusive in our interactions with aging LGBT+.
What do you think is the most urgent priority to create a more supportive system for older adults?