17.5: Introduction to the Aging Process
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What you’ll learn to do: examine the process of aging and the biological, social, and psychological changes and perceptions associated with growing old
Old age affects every aspect of human life: biological, social, and psychological. Although medical technology has lengthened life expectancies, it cannot eradicate aging and death. Cultural attitudes shape the way our society views old age and dying, but these attitudes shift and evolve over time. In this section, you’ll learn about the types of changes that occur during late adulthood and examine attitudes toward death and dying.Watch It
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