chapter 18 Key terms Flashcards
continuity theory
the idea that older adults adapt lifelong interests and activities to the limitations imposed on them by physical aging
life review
an evaluative process in which elders make judgements about past behaviour
disengagement theory
the theory that it is normal and healthy for older adults to scale down their social lives and to separate themselves from others to a certain degree
reminiscence
reflecting on past experience
volunteerism
performance of unpaid work for altruistic motives
institutional migration
a move to a institution such as a nursing home that is necessitated by a disability
successful aging
the term gerontologists use to describe maintaining one’s physical health, mental abilities, social competence, and overall satisfaction with one’s life as one ages
religious coping
the tendency to turn to religious beliefs and institutions for support in times of difficulty
amenity move
post-retirement move away from kin to a location that has some desirable feature, such as year round warm weather
compensatory (kinship) migration
a move to a location near family or friends that happens when a elder requires frequent help because of disability or disease
ego integrity versus despair stage
the last or Erikson’s psychosocial stages, in which oder adults must achieve a sense of satisfaction with their lives
Ego Integrity
the feeling that one’s life has been worthwhile
activity theory
the idea that it is normal and healthy for older adults to try to remain as active as possible for as long as possible
