Chapter 18 Flashcards
Ego integrity versus despair
- sense of lived a good life/accomplished a lot of things, few regrets
- satisfaction
- Erikson’s last stage
Ego Integrity
feelings of one life has been worthwhile
Reminiscence
- reflecting on past experiences; is a positive emotional experience for older adults that is often seen as a way of communicating their experiences to younger individuals
Life Review
evaluative process in which elders make judgements about past behaviour
Live review
evaluative process in which elders make judgements about past behaviour
Selective optimization and compensation
- continuing to practice, compensating for areas of weakness
Activity theory
idea that it is normal and healthy to stay active, sister madonna, more active = higher wellbeing
Disengagement theory
- normal and healthy for adults to retreat
- social lives separate from others
- normal functioning, downsize
Disengagement theory (3 aspects)
1) Shrinkage of life space
2) Increased individuality (don’t care), wear whatever
3) Acceptance of these changes
- personality change
Continuity Theory
- adjust activities, new, consistent with physical limitations
- bowling
Aging Successful Paradigm
1) Good physical health (disease process)
2) Retention of mental abilities (slowing cognitive declines)
3) Engagement in social and productive activities
Overall Sense of Life Satisfaction (5)
1) Health (beliefs/attitudes of health)
2) Mental activity (learning/education)
3) Social engagement (helping others)
4) Productivity (volunteer)
5) Life satisfaction
_____ = stereotyping, uninterested, less motivation
- dec. in cognitive learning tasks
Avoidance
Staying healthy and able
- belief = inc. motivation
- willingness to engage in rehab = inc. degree of recovery
Retaining Cognitive Abilities
- best educated show least
- verbal intelligence and education
- new learning
Cognitive adventurousness
- willingness to learn new things, contributes to successful aging
Social engagment
- helping others = inc. satisfaction
Age-friendly community initiatives
- rural
- better life satisfaction and health in seniors
People who _______________, especially with helping others, are happier and healthier in their elder years.
volunteer
Life Satisfaction
- sense of personal well-being
- perception (in relation to others)
- older Canadian’s, (adolescents), have highest levels of this
Criticisms of the Successful Aging Paradigm
- under one’s control
- physical/mental health challenges, takes away research in this area
- positive versus realities of late life
Religious coping
- women use more
- chapter in ongoing story VS. period of loss capacities
______ likely present in those who are active religious participants, is linked to successful aging.
extroversion
Benefits of Religious services?
- more optimistic, physically healthier, live longer
- satisfied with life
- less stress than peers
Most married ___________ will have a spouse until they die.
men
Most married ___________ will live alone for many years.
women
In Canada, __________________ is the most common choice among unmarried elders.
living alone
Factors of living alone
- Health
- Income
- Adults children’s characteristics
- Public home care & social supports
___________ levels of pleasure and ___________ levels of conflict are reported in elder marriages.
higher, lower
Rates of remarriage are ______________ for older men than for women.
higher
Married older adults have higher __________________________, better health, & lower rates of institionalization.
satisfaction
Rates of remarriage are higher for older ___.
men
The satisfaction seniors experience with family contacts is more important than the _____ of visitation
frequency
can add to an elderly adult’s quality of life, but are not necessary for it
good relationships and regular contact with adult children
Grandchildren and siblings
beneficial to both
Relationship with siblings
- more important
Friendships
- life satisfaction, self-esteem and loneliness
- assistance on ADL
Older ____ tend to be larger and closer than those of older ____.
women, men
