Older Adulthood
Social & Emotional Development
Heredity & Environmental Factors
-Physical ability stops working.
-Stop parenting.
-No more taking care of grandchildren.
Effects of Life Events
Erikson: Integrity vs. Despair
-This is the final stage that happens in older adulthood.
-Time where adults come to terms w/ their life reviews rather than despairing over what did not happen & what they can't change.
Role of Communication
-Maintaining relationships that include friends & community members is critical for older adults.
-Social relationships can help reduce of depression, sadness or loneliness.
-Contribute to personal satisfaction.
Effects of Morals
-When retiring it's a major life decisions that involves loss of important social role
-Many older adults choose to continue working for financial benefits, staying active, & maintains regular social interaction.
Role & Level of Nurtrance
-Older people are at risk for depression.
-May feel unimportant if they retire.
-Loss of social identity.
-Medicine side effects may cause depression.
-Loss of friends/family.
-May need to spend time with family.
-May need to participate in clubs or other activities.