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Figure 20.1 The Age Boom The baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) started turning 65 in 2011, and the number of older people will increase dramatically. The older population in 2030 is projected to be twice as large as in 2000. Figure 20-1 p646

Staying active can add years to your life. p647

Age is partly a matter of attitude and zest for life. p649

In these PET scans, the red and yellow show greater neuron activity in the young adult. The brain of the older person shows less activity and more dark areas, indicating that the fluid-filled ventricles have grown larger. Recent research shows, however, that older brains do repair themselves. p651

In these PET scans, the red and yellow show greater neuron activity in the young adult. The brain of the older person shows less activity and more dark areas, indicating that the fluid-filled ventricles have grown larger. Recent research shows, however, that older brains do repair themselves. p651

For older couples, sexual desire and pleasure can be enhanced by years of intimacy and affection. p653

What life after 60 can look like. p654

What life after 60 can look like. p654

Figure 20.2 The Effects of Aging on the Body Figure 20-2 p654

The effect of osteoporosis on bone density. (a) Normal bone tissue. (b) After the onset of osteoporosis, bones lose density and become hollow and brittle. p655

The effect of osteoporosis on bone density. (a) Normal bone tissue. (b) After the onset of osteoporosis, bones lose density and become hollow and brittle. p655

Figure 20.3 Preparing a Physician’s Directive

Figure 20.4 Example of a Uniform Donor Card Figure 20-4 p660

Figure 20.5 K歟ler-Ross’s Five Stages of Adjustment to Facing Death Figure 20-5 p661

Funerals and memorial services help those in mourning to honor the deceased and to come to terms with their loss. p665