gerontology1

The threaded discussion will provide the student with the opportunity to explore different topics, share what he/she is learning with classmates, and gain clarity about the content. This assignment reflects student centered independent learning.The student will:• Apply critical thinking through participation of selected topics• Engage in thoughtful discourse with peers• Incorporate topic discussion into clinical judgment and decision making within the settingDirections:Part 1:• The original post must be at least 200 – 300 words in length• Describe what you feel is a typically older adult.• What are some of the typical characteristics you would expect to observe?• What are your thoughts about aging for your parents and/or yourself?• Share an experience you have had with an older adult (give examples). It can be positive, negative, challenging, or humorous. What did you learn from this experience?