DB8 Assignment 1 & 2  

Assignment 1: Minute Paper (Chapter 15)

2 points

Minute Paper—& Write one paragraph about the most surprising and important thing(s) you learned after reading Chapter 15 (please indicate page #s).  Tell me exactly what made it surprising and why it seemed important to you.

NOTE: Please post a comment/response to one other person’s Minute Paper.

Assignment 2: Brochure on Successful Aging (Chapter 16)

8 points

You have been approached by a local community organization to develop a brochure on successful aging.  Think about four key areas you would include in the brochure that you will create.  For example, what does it mean to age successfully? Are perceptions of successful aging the same for everyone? Explain. What are some characteristics of successful agers.  What resources and social supports do elders need to age successfully? What strategies can improve health status and fitness in older adults.

NOTE: Your brochure should be created in Word and attached as a file in the DB. Include pictures, use bullets, and be creative.