Old age

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/old-age

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is Old age?Tends to increase or remain stable throughout adulthood, reflecting accumulated knowledge
2. What is the biological hallmarks of aging?Includes genomic instability, cellular senescence, and stem cell exhaustion
3. What is the gerontology?The interdisciplinary scientific study of aging, encompassing biological, psychological, and sociological aspects
4. What does old age mean and when do people usually become seniors?Old age is the final phase of life, often called elderly or senior citizen, and people are usually considered seniors around age 65.
5. Why do older people have so much wisdom?Because they have lived longer, they have learned a lot and remember many stories, so their knowledge is valuable.

Healthspan: The period of life during which an individual is healthy and free from chronic disease and disability.
Ageism: Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age, particularly against older people.
Fluid Intelligence: The capacity to think abstractly and solve novel problems, which may decline with age.