Throughout this course we examined development through the lens of the life-span. For this week we took a closer look at older adults. The perceptions about growing older into older adulthood often do not match the realities of being an older adult.

For this assignment, explain some of the myths regarding older adults and some of the realities they often face.
Put special emphasis on the social-economic and the physical factors that you have found in your readings and research on this topic.
Based on your experiences how would you interpret these myths and realities of older adults? Make sure to justify your answers by citing relevant sources.

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