PSY-4630: Adult Aging

Calder, P. C., Carding, S. R., Christopher, G., Kuh, D., Langley-Evans, S. C., & McNulty, H. (2018). A holistic approach to healthy aging: How can people live longer, healthier lives? Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 31(4), 439.
This article explores the environmental and lifestyle factors that may contribute to healthy aging.

Ekerdt, D. J., Koss, C. S., Li, A., Münch, A., Lessenich, S., & Fung, H. H. (2017). Is longevity a value for older adults? Journal of Aging Studies, 43, 46–52.
This cross-cultural study explores older adults self-reported aspirations for longer life.

Reich, A. J., Claunch, K. D., Verdeja, M. A., Dungan, M. T., Anderson, S., Clayton, C. K., Goates, M. C., & Thacker, E. L. (2020). What does “successful aging” mean to you? — Systematic Review and Cross-Cultural Comparison of Lay Perspectives of Older Adults in 13 Countries, 2010–2020. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 35(4), 455.
The article describes cross-cultural perspectives on what it means to age successfully.

Teater, B., & Chonody, J. (2020). Reconsidering how successful aging is defined: Perspectives from community-dwelling aging adults. Advances in Social Work, 20(3), 694–708.
This article explores perspectives on successful aging among older adults living independently.

Cable News Network (CNN) (Producer). (2018).Aging and longevity. [Video/DVD]. Cable News Network (CNN).
This video explores aging and longevity and considers how to age well as our lifespans continue to extend.

Find out your biological age. (2011, June). Biological-Age.
This link contains a quiz to calculate your biological age as a part of the signature assignment.