Hutchison, Dimensions of Human Behavior, 6e
SAGE Publishing, 2019
Chapter Activities
Chapter 9: Late Adulthood
Activity 1: Interview With an Older Adult
Visit with an older adult in your family or with an older friend. Take the opportunity to
understand a little bit about her or his life. Following is a list of questions you could ask
during your visit:
• If you were married at some point in your life, what has your marriage been like?
• Who are some of the significant people and friends in your life?
• What are some of your favorite childhood memories?
• Tell me about your home growing up
Activity 2: Retirement Discussion
Break students into small groups. Have them discuss the following questions: What would
you consider as a good age to retire? What are the advantages and disadvantages of early
Activity 3: Grandparenting Discussion
Break students into small groups. Have them discuss the following question: What are some
of your most fond memories of your grandparents both past and present? How influential
Hutchison, Dimensions of Human Behavior, 6e
SAGE Publishing, 2019