In their study, Birren, Butler, Greenhouse and Yarrow finds out that both healthy and those with health issues experienced neuronal slowing, however, those that had known health issues had a relatively accelerated rate of aging compared to the healthy elderly men. Moreover, their research indicates that life experiences, cultural practices and availability of resources also had a significant impact in rate at which one ages. Furthermore, their study indicates that aging is not necessarily related to unmitigated suffering as well as pain. Consequently, the results of their study indicate that older adult have the opportunity to enjoy physical and contact cognitive health.
Continuity of Birren, Butler, Greenhous and Yarrow Findings
The findings by Birren, Butler, Greenhouse and Yarrow may not persist over the next 50 years. To begin with, lifestyle is rapidly changing, a significant number of the currently population is adopting new cultures experienced with tremendous lifestyle changes. One of the currently lifestyle change exhibited by the current generation involve consumption of large amounts of fast food products. Certain research institutions such as the Center for Disease Prevention and Control have indicated that cardiovascular problems will be the biggest killer by the year 2030 as a result of consumption of large quantities of fast food products. The other reason that may affect Birren, Butler, Greenhouse and Yarrow findings may not persist over the next 50 years is based on the fact that many people currently rely on technology to enhance their activities. This has reduced the rate in which individuals engage in physical activities; inadequate physical activity has been associated with increasing vulnerability of an individual to certain diseases.
