Late Adulthood

a persons phsycial and psychological well-being

healthy and active 65-74

some health problems and difficulties with daily activities 75-84

frail and in need of care 85

the most common mental disorder of the elderly, it covers several diseases, each of which includes serious memory loss accompanied by declines in other mental function

a progressive brain disorder that produces loss of memory and confusion

the theory suggesting that overall processing speed declines in the peripheral nervous system with increasing age

the theory that processing in all parts of the nervous system, including the brain, is less efficient

theories that the mechanical functions of the body simply wear out with age

theories that suggest that our bodes DNA genetic code contains a built in time limit for the reproduction of human cells

The tendency for people to agree with positive statements that describe them

theory suggesting that late adulthood is marked by a gradual withdrawal from the world on physical, psychological, and social levels

the theory suggesting that successful aging occurs when people maintain the interests, activities, and social interactions with which they were involved during middle age

the theory suggesting that people need to maintain their desired level of involvement in society in order to maximize their sense of well-being and self-esteem

redefinition of self versus preoccupation with work role- those in old age must redefine themselves in ways that do not relate to their work roles or occupation

body transcendence versus body preoccupation- a period in which people must learn to cope with a move beyond changes in physical capabilities as a result of aging

ego transcendence versus ego preoccupation- the period in which elderly people must come to grips with their coming death

with age people come to realize that they are no longer on the center stage of life but are increasingly playing bit parts. loss of power repeat and authority

Disintegrated and disorganized personalities- some people are unable to accept aging, and they experience despair as they get older. Often found in nursing homes or are hospitalized

Passive-dependent personalities- fearful

Defended personalities- act young

Integrated personalities- acceptance

disengagement theory and activity theory

late adulthood

agerelated macular degeneration

fewer taste buds, olfactory bulbs in the brain begin to shrivel

• death of family and friends
• declining health

Dementia

• high bp
• diet

$3,600