Family Life Education

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines a program that aims to address the needs of these adults ages 50 years old and over. The paper relates that the program will provide information on topics such as nutrition and health, fitness and exercise, physical changes of aging and positive aspects of aging. The paper explains that this will be via the Internet as well as through consultations with a health professional. The paper then proposes a method of assessment for the website.

Outline:
The Audience in Focus
The Content of the Program and How Each Issue Will be Addressed
Assessment

From the Paper:

"It is an undeniable fact that the general population is aging. As of current, it is found that there are nearly 35 million Americans are at least 65 years old. By 2050, one-fifth of the world's population is at least 65 years old (Norman and Henderson, 2003). As individuals age, they undergo several transitions in their lives. Their bodies begin to manifest the wear and tear effects of aging. The maintenance of health or avoidance of disease becomes an increasing concern for the older adults. They assume roles that are far different from what they had been playing in their prime years. From parents who are taking care of children, they become grandparents to their children's children. Marital relationships may also undergo changes by the time individuals reach the age of 50 years old."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ascough, R. S. (2002). "Designing for online distance education: putting pedagogy before technology." Teaching Theology and Religion, 5(1): 17-29.
• Ballard, S. M., and Morris, M. L. (2003). "The family life education needs of midlife and older adults." Family Relations, 52: 129-136.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (12 Feb 2008). Healthy aging: preserving function and improving quality of life among Older Americans. [Online.] Retrieved 19 June 2008 from the Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/aag/aging.htm
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (12 March 2007). Older Adult Drivers: Fact Sheet. [Online.] Retrieved 18 June 2008 from the Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/older.htm
• National Institutes of Health. (13 June 2008). Exercise for Seniors. [Online.] Retrieved 18 June 2008 from the Web site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html

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