What is the most devastating part of cognitive loss

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1. What changes can people expect in their cognitive abilities as they grow older and what steps they can take to promote cognitive health throughout life their lives. In your opinion, what is the most devastating part of cognitive loss and why?

2. Some scientists believe that the human life span can be extended far beyond its current limits. What do you think of this idea? Do the theories of aging you have read about in this chapter seem to support it?

3. In the US the cosmetic surgery business is in the midst of a boom. Many patients who request this type of surgery are motivated by a wish to regain their youthful appearance. Why do you think Americans are so concerned with outward signs of aging, ,most of which are completely harmless? Is this positive or negative social trend.

4. Aging can affect mental functions such as learning and memory, But Is the image of the forgetful older person a reality or a false stereotype? Is there any there anything people can do to maintain their mental function as they age .

5. Doctors advise people that to reduce their risk of osteoporosis later in life, they should build up their bones as much as possible before the reach maturity. Do you and your classmates do such exercises or eating calcium rich foods? If not. why not?

6. Scientists say that most cases of erectile dysfunction are psychological rather than physical in origin. Yet sales of the new drug Viagra are booming. What do these two facts suggest to you about sexuality in our societies about attitudes toward aging? Are all the people who take Viagra elderly?

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