The Theory
This is the synopsis of this theory: “in making adaptive choices middle‐aged and older adults attempt to preserve and maintain existing psychological and social patterns by applying familiar knowledge, skills, and strategies.”
What is the Theory of Continuity?
Which of the following situations is an example of Theory of Continuity for running as a hobby?
A:A patient discusses how he used to love running and now watches the races on TV
B: A patient reminisces about his favorite pair of running shoes
C: Both
What is C?
The adjustment to an environmental condition.
What is adaptation?
This was the year the Theory of Continuity was developed.
What is 1989?
Past coping patterns recur as older adults adjust to physical, financial, and social decline and contemplate death.
What is a strength?
Continuity theory takes a life course perspective in which the aging process is shaped by what? One of three answers...
What is history/social constructs/culture?
Which of the following situations is an example of Theory of Continuity for reading as a hobby?
A: Using large print books and magnifiers.
B: No longer reads due to disinterest.
C: Having coffee with friends every Sunday
What is A?
A distinguishing quality.
What is a trait?
This person developed the Theory of Continuity.
Who is Robert Atchley?
Disabling conditions such as degenerative diseases not included as a part of "normal aging"
What is a weakness?
Because this theory is used in everyday interactions and is customized to the patient it is considered a _______ theory.
What is nursing practice?
Which of the following situations is an example of Theory of Continuity for cooking as a hobby?
A: No longer cooks because she can’t taste very well anymore
B: Hosting a Friday potluck at the facility
C: Watching the morning news
What is B?
Individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
What is personality?
The year the theory was first used (unofficially).
What is 1968?
Identifying with one's age group, finding a residence compatible with one's limitations, and learning new roles post-retirement
What is a strength?