What is aging? What is normal aging? What is the difference between geriatric, old, older, and elder? Explain what an interdisciplinary team is, what an interdisciplinary team does, and how an interdisciplinary team relates to gerontology.

Module #1 Discussion Board

Address the following questions:

What is aging?

What is normal aging?

What is the difference between geriatric, old, older, and elder?

Review the Flower Model found in chapter one of our text. Address each element of the Flower Model and explain how aging relates to each segment.

List key issues significant to older adults and their caregivers that could impact quality health outcomes

Explain what an interdisciplinary team is, what an interdisciplinary team does, and how an interdisciplinary team relates to gerontology.

For your, discussion post, list each question and supply your answer. You are required to cite APA 7 formatting for each resource that you use.

Resources

Pierpaoli Parker, C (2017 June, 18). Where do gerontologists fit on interdisciplinary teams? Gerontologists have a seat at the table, but where, exactly? Psychology Today.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/engaging/201706/where-do-gerontologists-fit-interdisciplinary-teams