FRHD 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Disengagement Theory, Compulsive Hoarding, Elder Abuse

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1010
• Professor: Susan Chuang

Document Summary

Some old people are frail, lonely and vulnerable to abuse but most work, socialize and are concerned for others and self-care. Number of elders continues to increase in north america. Development in late adulthood may be more diverse than at any other age. Self theories: theories of late adulthood that emphasize the core self, or the search to. People become more truly themselves as they grow older. The essential self is protected and rediscovered self theories is that everyone ultimately depends on him or herself period in which older adults seek to integrate their unique experiences with their vision of community. Integrity used to mean honesty as well as being whole, not scattered, and comfortable with oneself. Older people with integrity often express pride and contentment about their personal maintain one"s integrity and identity. Emphasis in self theories is on how people negotiate personal challenges central idea of.