Problem 1: How is productive aging defined? What types of activities typically characterize productive aging? Listen to the interviews with Mr. Abdul-Jabar and President Jimmy Carter at the Reading/Audio link, what factors would lead you to believe these two men are examples of productive aging? View the "oldest barber" short video, what factors do you think contribute to his successful aging? Which social theory do you think can best explain his success?
Problem 2: What does it mean when a baby boomer says that they are spiritual, but not religious? List three benefits of religious participation/religiosity for older adults. *Find one credible (not .com) source on religious participation and aging in another country. Summarize the article and use APA format
Problem 3: Imagine that you were the director of an agency that depends largely upon older adults as volunteers. What factors should you consider in recruiting and retaining older volunteers?