GRT 2100 Lecture : 10 Experiencing Dying in Old Age
Document Summary
Experience with dying depends on the person pov. Gerontologists distinguish social death from physical death. Social: behavior of others as if the person was dead already. Science has large role in pushing back death to late old age. Challenge with the medical assistance in dying. Pattern of dying happens slowly from cancers or other illnesses with a date. Almost 10% of death is sudden-death trajectory. Person who suffers from cancer has a chance of dying at home while planning for death. Person with chronic illnesses are highly likely to die at hospital. Says nothing abt death and supports living life in a great rate of activeness. Awareness of impending death, leads to process of disengagement. Indicates life review in the last stage of life. Ppl look through their life achievements and prepare themselves for dying and show their concern for others (ego integrity) Ppl who suffer from illnesses welcome death. Good/ bad death depends on the condition.
