Aging 1 theories ageism

Define aging

Physical, psychological, and sociocultural changes as a person grows

Erikson's stage for older adults?

Integrity vs. despair

Integrity vs. despair means what?

Did life have meaning? Fulfilled and content vs. regret and unfulfilled goals

Havighurst's later-maturity task?

Adjusting to retirement, aging, and loss of loved ones

Peck task 1?

Ego differentiation vs. work role preoccupation (adjust to retirement, enjoy leisure)

Peck task 2?

Ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation (accept mortality without fear)

Peck task 3?

Body transcendence vs. body preoccupation (well-being despite physical decline)

What is ageism?

Discrimination based on age

Example of an ageist statement?

"Older adults don't feel pain" or "No complaint means no pain"

Groups most vulnerable to ageism and mistreatment?

Older women, cognitively impaired, rural, homeless, frail and sick

Longevity quiz starting numbers?

74 years for males, 80 for females

Losses an older adult faces?

Health, independence, family and friends, ethnicity, finances