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Everytime your mother and grandmother forget something they express concerns about "losing it" and "getting senile." Knowing that you have taken a course in life span human developmet, they seek you out for reassurance.

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Every time your mother and grandmother forget something they express concerns about "losing it" and "getting senile." Knowing that you have taken a course in life span human development, they seek you out for reassurance.
As we age, our bodies change. With this change come matters that did not affect us in our earlier lives. Knowing this, I would explain the following research outcomes to my family to help them better understand ...

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