- Eye Care
This site was created by Surgical Eye Expeditions International (S.E.E. International). The S.E.E. International is a nonprofit organization made of volunteer professionals who provide eye care to disadvantaged and sight-impaired individuals in the United States and around the world. This site provides numerous links to information on a variety of vision problems. What are some of the signs of possible eye trouble in adults?
- The Skin Cancer Foundation
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and men over the age of 50 have a disproportionately high mortality rate from it. After visiting this site, you should be able to explain why men are at such a high risk for melanoma. How does a woman’s risk of melanoma change over the middle-age years, and what might account for this change in risk?
- North American Menopause Society
The North American Menopause Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing women’s understanding of menopause. While at this site, read about menopause. What is induced menopause? Are there any special concerns associated with induced menopause?
- Natural Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy
This article, written by a registered acupuncturist, is part of the Spanda Medical Company web site. Do you think the information provided on this site is biased? After reading the article, explain why, according to the author, American women experience so many problems with menopause.
- Male Menopause
This site provides current information on andrology, the science of dysfunction of the male reproductive system. This article discusses male menopause. What is male menopause? How is it similar to female menopause? How is it different from female menopause?
- Women’s Health
From this web page created by the Federated Health Charities of Ontario you will find valuable links to information on a variety of topics related to health in middle age for both men and women. For instance, from this page, you can jump to the Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Association. Both have a tremendous amount of information on positive health during middle age.
- National Women’s Health Resource Center
The National Women’s Health Resource Center disseminates information about women’s health. While visiting the site, click on one of the health topics of concern for women in midlife. What are the strengths and limitations of this site for providing health information?
- Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
This organization provides information about and advocacy of sexuality as a healthy part of life. While visiting this site, search for information on sexuality in midlife.
- American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society supports research and public education on cancer. Local chapters have lists of community resources, home care items for loan, transportation services, and public education programs. While at the site, select a particular type of cancer to investigate. Describe the type of cancer, its risk factors, and symptoms.
- Y-Me National Organization for Breast Cancer Information and Support
This organization offers presurgical counseling, support, and self-help meetings for women who have or suspect they have breast cancer, their families, and friends. After exploring the Breast Cancer Info page of this website, summarize some of the issues of concern for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
- American Heart Association
The American Heart Association supports research, public education, and community service programs to reduce disability and premature death from cardiovascular disease. While visiting this site, search for information on artherosclerosis. What has recent research revealed about the possible causes of atherosclerosis?
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
The National Osteoporosis Foundation disseminates information about osteoporosis and supports research. What are the four best techniques for the prevention of osteoporosis?
- Women and Nutrition
This article on women’s nutritional needs, originally from the FDA Consumer, is part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s web site. Read the article. What parts of a healthy diet have special importance for women? Why?
- Type A Personality Test
This web site provides a number of personality, intelligence, and health-related tests. This particular test was designed to determine whether you have a Type A or a Type B personality. Take the test. Do you feel this test is valid? Explain.
- In Motion
The Saskatoon Health Region has created this page with a variety of resources and information on the benefit of physical activity in adulthood. Click on the link to Benefits for Adults. How much could be saved in Canada on national health costs if Canadian increased their level of physical activity just 10%? Next click on Fit Facts for Adults. What percent of middle-age adults exercise regularly?
- Cure for the Middle Age Spread
After exploring this page, explain what “somatopause” is. Describe its symptoms and the two cures discussed in this article. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these cures?
- American Institute of Stress
The American Institute of Stress disseminates information on the personal and social consequences of stress and on stress management. Explore the site. How significant is the problem of stress? What are some of the causes and consequences of stress?
- Researchers Replace Midlife Myths With Facts
This article, which was published in the American Psychological Association Monitor, discusses several myths of middle age. You can read about how the experience of stress is different for middle-age adults than it is for younger adults, and whether or not it necessarily results in a midlife crisis. You also can read about cognitive changes in middle age. What is the “good news” and “bad news” described in the article? Do these conclusions differ in any substantial way from the material in your text?
- The Adult Learner
This page was designed to provide information to be used when developing instruction for adult learners. Read the section on The Adult Learner Characteristics. How does the information in this section relate to the description of Practical Problem Solving and Expertise in your text?
- Age, Gender Affect Auditory Measures
The American Speech-Hearing-Language Association published this article that examines age and gender effects on auditory functioning between the right and left hemispheres of the brain during middle age. What conclusion does the article reach about how the two hemispheres of the brain work together in middle age? What interesting gender difference was found in auditory processing that may explain why men say “women take everything the wrong way” and women say “men don’t listen”?
- American Association of University Women Educational Foundations Program
The American Association of University Women Educational Foundations Program (AAUW) is an organization of graduates of community colleges, colleges, and universities that conducts research and advocates education equity for women and girls. What are some of the issues of concern for the AAUW?
- Back to College Resources for Re-Entry Students
This web site provides resources for individuals returning to college. After perusing the site, discuss the strengths and weakness of the site. Discuss five resources provided by the site and why you feel they would be particularly helpful to a middle-aged adult returning to college.
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