Social development in late adulthood

Eriksons psychosocial theory: Mature age 65+

Achieve a task in a life well spent

Socioemotional selectivity theory

Older adults become increasingly selective about the goals and activities in which they invest

In late adulthood, who do we center our life on?

Center on those we love most

Which age group is, on average, the happiest? Why?

Late adults. Recognizing they have less time left, older adults invest their time and attention in the parts of their lives that bring joy

How long does grandparenting generally last?

The average length is 30 years

Involved grandparenting

Actively engaged grandparents

Grandparent Companionate

Relaxed supporter grandparents

remote grandparenting

Detached distant grandparents

What is predicted for Grandparent involvement?

Living closer, Grandmothers being there more than grandfathers, and the age of the grandchildren

Caregiving grandparents

Take full responsibility for raising their grandchildren

What is the amount of children that have grandparents as there primary caregiver?

About 1 in 10 American children

Long term partnerships in late adulthood?

The majority of people who are still married in late adulthood report that they are satisfied with their marriages.

What is the percentage of wives who outlive their husbands?

70 % of wives

What is the most traumatic change for a late adulthood?

The death of a partner

What can happen after a year your spouse has passed?

Most people begin to remake a satisfying new life

What is the most acute pain in late adulthood from loss of partner?

Loneliness

Continuing care retirement communities?

Residential complexes with care that adapts as a person’s needs change

Home health services

Help people age in a place that is at home

Day care programs

provides a place for older people to go while family members work

Nursing homes or long-term care facilities?

Provide shelter and services to people who require 24-hour caregiving help

Reasons why to choose a nursing home?

General environment, Staff, and Residents.