Write a 500- to 800-word blog post that answers the following questions:

Given what you’ve learned about Kubler Ross’s theory and from your own personal experience, what are some important practical steps a person can take in preparation for his or her own death?
What are some considerations to make in order to ease the emotional and psychological burdens upon yourself and loved ones?

Write a response to the following discussion question in the discussion forum:

Which of the four theories of socio-emotional development in late adulthood you feel best describes the experiences of the elderly? Why? What are some personal experiences or observations upon which you base your opinion?

 
Watch the “How societies can grow old better” video from TED (18:11): http://www.ted.com/talks/jared_diamond_how_societies_can_grow_old_better.html
Write a response to the following discussion question in the discussion forum:

Is ageism a problem in modern American society? Why or why not?

Note: Initial answers to the discussion question have to be substantive and in the range of 250–400 words or more. Any references used should be properly cited following MLA formatting guidelines