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LATE ADULTHOOD

LATE ADULTHOOD. AGE 65+. PHYSICAL CHANGES. Wrinkles and skin folds Senses become less sharp Reflexes and reaction time are slower Bones are brittle/Joints are stiff Many older people may prefer walking and swimming Immune system becomes weak

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LATE ADULTHOOD

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  1. LATE ADULTHOOD AGE 65+

  2. PHYSICAL CHANGES • Wrinkles and skin folds • Senses become less sharp • Reflexes and reaction time are slower • Bones are brittle/Joints are stiff • Many older people may prefer walking and swimming • Immune system becomes weak • Regular exercise and a healthful diet can contribute to making older adults feel well

  3. COGNITIVE CHANGES • Dementia: major losses in memory (senile after age 65) • Speech problems/Can’t perform simple tasks • Alzheimer’s: progressive deterioration of memory, language and physical functioning • Eventually people become unable to communicate or walk and require help eating

  4. Social Changes • Retirement • Grandparenthood

  5. Erik Erikson • Ego Integrity vs. Despair • Ego Integrity: life is meaningful and worthwhile; able to accept death with composure • Despair: life has been a waste of time

  6. SUCCESSFUL AGING • Ego Integrity • More satisfied when financially secure and socially secure • Formulate specific goals/accept new challenges • Positive outlook

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