Contemporary issues in aging

1. “Successful aging” is a major concept in gerontology today. What is meant by the term “successful aging”? How do factors such as temperament, genetics, age, gender, health, social relationships, race/ethnicity, health behaviors, and socioeconomic status influence successful aging? What can people do to maximize the likelihood that they will age well?
2. What is Inter-generational Conflict? How do you see this playing out in our society? Explain, and make reference to themes from the reading.
3. How do gender and racial bias threaten the well-being and health of older adults? Be sure to provide specific examples from your reading and cite your sources appropriately.