Aging and Dying

What is aging? Is it a word? Is it a look? Is it something that happens to us as our birthdays come year after year? Well according to Adult Development and Aging sixth edition (The Meaning of Age) Aging normally consist of three processes the first one is called primary aging which is a normal disease free development during adulthood. During this time period many changes occur. The second one is called secondary aging which is the development changes that are related to disease, lifestyles and other environmentally induced changes that are not inevitable. The third process is called tertiary aging which is the rapid losses that occurs shortly before death. (Adult Development and aging sixth Edition.) Other things that help us learn about aging are the following biological forces, psychological forces and sociocultural forces According to (Adult Development and aging sixth edition) Biological forces are all genetic and health related factors that affect development. Psychological forces are all internal perceptual, cognitive, emotional and personality factors that affect development. Sociocultural forces are interpersonal, societal, cultural and ethnic factors that affect development.
These are the development process of aging. By knowing about these steps can help you understand what takes place as these changes occurs. Why learning about aging is an important factor? Because it is a part of life and we will have to experience it. Learning about aging can help you so that when you approach it you can better handle it because you will understand what is taking place with your body Along with the changes that takes place. Another thing that can help you with the aging process knows about a term called gerontology. Gerontology according to our text book is the study of aging from maturity through old age. Gerontology helps you learn more in depth about aging and other changes that takes place during the aging process. Some people have said that culture and