PSY-4630: Adult Aging

Diehl, M., Smyer, M. A., & Mehrotra, C. M. (2020). Optimizing aging: A call for a new narrative. American Psychologist, 75(4), 577–589.
This resource discusses the need for a new societal narrative on aging by highlighting negative views and misconceptions that drive the current narrative.

Di Nuovo, S., De Beni, R., Borella, E., Marková, H., Laczó, J., & Vyhnálek, M. (2020). Cognitive impairment in old age: Is the shift from healthy to pathological aging responsive to prevention? European Psychologist, 25(3), 174–185.
This article describes the cognitive decline that may occur in old age and explores whether this decline may be prevented.

Haley, M., Forrest-Lytle, J. J., & Dadashazar, N. (2016). Late adulthood: Physical and cognitive development. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Human growth and development across the lifespan: Applications for counselors (pp. 509–542). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
This book chapter discusses physical and cognitive changes that occur in late adulthood.

Luke Wiles, & Oxford Scientific Films (Producers), & Wiles, L. (Director). (2016). Golden Years. [Video/DVD] BBC Worldwide.
This video explores human experiences with physical and cognitive changes that come with aging.

Essential blogging tips for beginners. (2018, July 30). Yourstory. in.
This link contains blogging tips to engage readers.

Schroder, K. (2021, March 3). I tried yoga and meditation, and here's how it changed my life. UWIRE Text, 1.
This link contains a sample blog post.