https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns Amy Coombes, Brandy Knutson, & Holly Schell en-us 2019-02-04 05:03:59 UTC 2019-02-04 05:12:41 UTC hello@padlet.com hschell https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163766 -Having a realistic understanding of ageing
-Understanding that we can't control the events that take place in life, we an only control how we react to them
-The realization that how we think and act about ageing can have a significant impact on our health and well being as we age
-Develop a positive out look, "glass half full" perspective
-Step out of your comfort one
-Strength train / Exercise
 -Reduce stress
-Adopt a healthy lifestyle
-Stay connected to other people
-Ability to accept change]]> 2019-02-04 05:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163766 hschell https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163888 -Financial worry and strain
-Poor physical health
-Poor diet and nutrition
-Mental health struggles
-Alcohol and substance abuse
-Family dynamic, lack of relationship with family members
-Elder Maltreatment
-Inaccessibility to good healthcare or mental health support
-Death anxiety
-Poor sense of community
-Loss of partner/spouse
-Victimization 
-Constant feelings of despair or regret]]> 2019-02-04 05:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163888 hschell https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163956 - Memory loss 
- Cognitive decline  
- Diminished physical capacity 
- More susceptible to illness and disease 
- Inability to retire due to finances 
- Bad mood due to relationship with family members 
- Rising cost of senior care
- Loneliness and/or depression
- More rapid loss of loved ones and friends
- Potentially spending more time in hospitals ]]> 2019-02-04 05:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163956 hschell https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163962 - Wisdom gained through life experience
- Potential of financial stability 
- Guaranteed minimum income
- Grandkids/growing family 
- Potential for retirement/travel opportunities. 
- Time for volunteering/giving back or getting involved in political/civic interests
- Leisure activities or new hobbies
- More developed social skills
- Senior discounts]]> 2019-02-04 05:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163962 hschell https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163971 Anderson, J. (2017). 10 Best Things About Growing Old. Senior Living Blog. Retrieved from https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/best-things-about-growing-old-9-4-13/

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Crain, W. C. (2016). Theories of development: Concepts and applications. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

Hicks, K. (n.d.). Pros and Cons of Aging in Place. Senior Advisor. Retrieved from https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2016/06/pros-and-cons-of-aging-in-place/

How Can We Slow the 
ageing Process? (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2019, from https://wwwbritishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/how-can-we-slow-ageing-process

Positive Aging: 10 Positive Solutions to an Age Old Problem. (2018, July 05). Retrieved February 3, 2019, from https;//positivepsychologyprogram.com/positive-aging/]]> 2019-02-04 05:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hschell/zi2gfykbmvns/wish/327163971