Social
In late adulthood, people often focus on this instead of having many social connections.
What are deep, meaningful relationships?
The type of memory that often weakens, affecting multitasking and remembering details.
What is working memory?
This age range marks the beginning of late adulthood.
What is 65 and older?
Erikson’s psychosocial stage for adults 65+ is this.
What is integrity vs. despair?
Older adults may reflect on life to find a sense of meaning, wisdom, and this.
What is closure?
This is a long-term decline in memory and thinking that affects daily life.
What is dementia?
These physical changes include wrinkles, gray hair, and loss of muscle strength.
What are common signs of aging?
Successfully resolving this stage helps older adults achieve this virtue.
What is wisdom?
Adjusting to retirement, loss of a spouse, or empty nests can affect this aspect of life.
What is identity or purpose?
The most common cause of dementia is characterized by progressive memory loss and behavioral changes.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Common health challenges in late adulthood include arthritis, diabetes, and this.
What is heart disease?
Feeling regret and bitterness in late adulthood is referred to as this.
What is despair?
Society’s negative perceptions of aging are known as this.
What is ageism?
This acute confusion can develop over hours or days.
What is delirium?
A benefit of late adulthood is having more time for these and being emotionally stable.
What are hobbies and family?
Erikson’s theory is used in social work to guide interventions like this type of therapy.
What is narrative therapy?
Taking on roles like grandparent, mentor, or volunteer helps older adults maintain this.
What is a sense of purpose or role identity?
Difficulty switching attention and processing multiple things at once is called this.
What is divided attention?
Vision and hearing may decline, affecting this aspect of daily life.
What is sensory functioning or perception?
This practice involves reviewing one’s life to help achieve integrity.
What is a life review?