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Late Adulthood

A developmental stage of life typically considered to begin around age 65, characterized by significant physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes.

Primary Aging

Inevitable physical changes due to aging that occur naturally, such as skin changes, height loss, and hearing impairment.

Secondary Aging

Changes in physical health caused by illness or disease, which can potentially be reversed or mitigated through intervention.

Life Expectancy

The average period that a person may expect to live, which can be influenced by various factors including health, lifestyle, and genetics.

Fluid Intelligence

The capacity to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, which tends to decline with age.

Crystallized Intelligence

The knowledge and skills one accumulates over a lifetime, which typically increases with age and experience.

Gerogogy

The method and practice of teaching older adults by accommodating their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes.

Attention

The ability to focus on specific stimuli or tasks, which can decline in older adults, particularly in divided attention situations.

Erikson's Theory of Development

A psychosocial theory proposing eight stages of development, with 'Ego Integrity vs Despair' as the stage for late adulthood.

Psychosocial Development

The interrelation of social factors and individual thought, particularly during late adulthood, affecting relationships and mental well-being.