Late Adulthood
What is considered to be late adulthood in human beings? This age period is the only human development period that is continuous, meaning this is the last stage before death ensues. The minimum age to be considered a late adult is 65. Different from the early and middle adulthood stages of life, late adulthood is characterized by the decay of functioning of the body and often the onset of illness in many individuals. This decay will and does effect the body physically, cognitively, and socially. These individuals will experience several differences, for lack of a better word, as they continue to age through life. A few of these are: primary and secondary aging, outward signs of aging, ageism, loss of bodily functions, loss of memory, impaired
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I am currently 20 years of age and have seen these changes ensue over the years. Primary aging is what I have seen the most. This type of aging includes the predisposed irreversible changes associated with the human genome (Feldman, pg. 547). I have noticed more wrinkles, sleeping more, frequent urination, weakened immune system, and many others. Despite these bountiful effects of aging, my grandmother shows no signs of slowing down. Well at least she does not make it public knowledge that her age is effecting her. When asked about the satisfaction of her life, my grandmother responds gracefully. Peggy said that she is thankful for all that God has given her in her life. She also said that one should not dwell on past mistakes or missed opportunities because that will only drive you mad with regret. Instead focus on the good things in life and all that you have accomplished for yourself. Death for a lot of older people is a touchy subject. Some are completely satisfied with their lives had have come to terms with it, while others are far from that point. I am personally terrified of even the thought of death despite the overwhelming experience I have gained here lately. When asked about death Peggy said that she does not think anyone is ever truly ready for it. “Death is a conscious thought that is always present no matter if we like it or not,” she continued. “Yes death is scary, but life is
I am currently 20 years of age and have seen these changes ensue over the years. Primary aging is what I have seen the most. This type of aging includes the predisposed irreversible changes associated with the human genome (Feldman, pg. 547). I have noticed more wrinkles, sleeping more, frequent urination, weakened immune system, and many others. Despite these bountiful effects of aging, my grandmother shows no signs of slowing down. Well at least she does not make it public knowledge that her age is effecting her. When asked about the satisfaction of her life, my grandmother responds gracefully. Peggy said that she is thankful for all that God has given her in her life. She also said that one should not dwell on past mistakes or missed opportunities because that will only drive you mad with regret. Instead focus on the good things in life and all that you have accomplished for yourself. Death for a lot of older people is a touchy subject. Some are completely satisfied with their lives had have come to terms with it, while others are far from that point. I am personally terrified of even the thought of death despite the overwhelming experience I have gained here lately. When asked about death Peggy said that she does not think anyone is ever truly ready for it. “Death is a conscious thought that is always present no matter if we like it or not,” she continued. “Yes death is scary, but life is