Ch. 15 Flashcards
self theories
theories of late adulthood that emphasize the core self
integrity vs despair
older adults seek to integrate their unique experiences with their vision of community
compulsive hoarding
the urge to accumulate and hold on to objects
socio-emotional selectivity theory
older people prioritize regulation of their own emotions and seek familiar social contacts
positivity effect
the tendency for elderly people to remember positive experiences
stratification theories
social forces position each person in a social stratum or level
disengagement theory
aging makes a person’s social sphere increasingly narrow
activity theory
elderly people want and need to remain active in a variety of social spheres
age in place
to remain in the same home and community in later life
naturally occurring retirement community
a neighborhood/area whose population is mostly retired people
filial responsibility
the obligation of adult children to care for their aging parents
frail elderly
older adults who are severely impaired
activities of daily life
tasks of self-care
instrumental activities of daily life
actions important to independent living
integrated care
professionals and family members cooperate to provide good individualized care
