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Gerontology
Michael Hoerger
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The Aging Brain
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Aging and Memory
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Environmental Stimulation
and Brain Development
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Alzheimer’s Disease
Life Expectancy
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Average age someone in your position
is expected to live; varies widely
Female in Japan = 85 years
Female Sierra Leone = 36 years
At birth, the average American male
can expect to live to age 74.5; female
= 79.9
70% of Americans over age 85 are
female
Age
1
5
10
-18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
F
80.4
80.4
80.5
80.6
80.6
80.7
80.7
80.7
80.8
80.8
80.8
M
75.1
75.2
75.3
75.5
75.5
75.6
75.7
75.8
75.8
75.9
76.0
Survival Selection
Age
F
M
30
81.0
76.3
40
81.4
77.0
50
82.2
78.3
60
83.5
80.2
70
85.8
83.2
80
89.4
87.8
90
95.0
94.0
Cross-Over Effects
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Relative health of groups changes with
age due to survival selection
Before age 80, African Americans are
more at risk than Whites (heart
disease)
After age 80, African Americans have
lower risk than Whites
Among those over 90, males have
better mental functioning than females
Sex
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Sexual activity if…
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Good physical health
Good psychological health
Previous regular sexual activity
Masturbation
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Of those over 70 years old, about 40%
masturbate, on average once per week
Females = less lubrication, males = less
arousal, longer refractory period
Like young adults, more susceptible to STDs
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Number of Years Since Learning Spanish
Michael Hoerger
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To cite this lecture:
Hoerger, M. (2007, April 16). Gerontology.
Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central
Michigan University.