. What are three historical and cultural factors that
have influenced the baby boom generation?
2. Discuss the differences between life expectancy, life
span, longevity, and active life expectancy. How would
you define each of these?
3. Describe the increasing diversity of the older popula–
tion in the United States.
4. Identify characteristics that distinguish the oldest-old
from the young-old.
5. Discuss factors that may explain the hardiness of
people who are age 100 and older.
6. Identify steps that can be taken to avoid chronic illness
in later years.
7. List the primary reasons that states like Pennsylvania
and West Virginia hav e a high proportion of older
people compared to the reasons for states like Florida
and California
