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Reply to 2 other posts Week 7 Forum - Changes in Later Life Instructions: Please respond to the following questions: What do you think is the most challenging change/s in physical, cognitive, social or emotional development that occur in in late adulthood? What approaches would you recommend to alleviate some of the impact of these changes? If you believe that the changes are inevitable, why do you hold that belief? Support your writing with information from our readings. Hello all, Emotional development is one of the most difficult adjustments that late adulthood brings with it, in my opinion. There are several reasons why these emotional difficulties may arise. According to Late Adulthood (2020), an older adult may experience a loss of identity as they become more dependent on others, become mistrustful (trust vs. mistrust), feel more guilty about not being able to do what they once did (initiative vs. guilt), feel less competent than others (industry vs. inferiority), become more and more isolated (intimacy vs. isolation), and believe they have nothing more to offer society (generativity vs. stagnation). An elderly person may experience emotional changes such as loneliness, guilt, denial, and a sense of helplessness. Some elderly people choose to ignore the changes in themselves and expect that they will go away on their own, or they refuse to accept that they have changed. Therefore, if they don't receive the right care, their physical or mental condition may worsen over time. The elderly people may be blaming themselves, believing that if they had acted differently, they could have avoided a loss. Feelings of guilt like these might lead to sadness, social distancing, or even suicide thoughts. In order to cope with the death of a loved one and familiar faces, elderly people may choose to withdraw from society. They risk feeling more alone and developing more serious emotional or mental health issues if they isolate themselves. Some elderly people may believe that they are

completely worthless, defenseless, and dependent on their health issues, shifting housing arrangements, or unfavorable circumstances. If this feeling of helplessness and hopelessness persists, it may result in the onset of depression or even suicidal thoughts (Kiau, 2016). An older individual may age and mature differently. Individuals adapt to aging in unique ways. If elderly people are unable to adequately adjust, they may experience a variety of emotional issues. Thus, in order to stop the progression of more serious mental illnesses, it is crucial to teach the elderly person coping mechanisms for these emotional shifts. Living with their family, where they can spend their free time teaching or mentoring their grandchildren, as well as using that time to learn or engage in activities that they were unable to do in their adult life due to their hectic schedules, is another way for them to lessen the effects of these changes. Although I do not think that these changes are inevitable holding onto such feelings or ideas may worsen the situation and give the impression that life is unworthy of them as they approach late adulthood and their capacity for learning decreases. According to the reading material for this week, it is a widely held belief in our culture that growing older is a horrible time in a person's life. However, it also notes that many elderly people appear to be having a great time (Development in Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood, 2019). -Chrys References Development in Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood. (2019). In Human Life Span Development. Retrieved December 20, 2023, from Week 7: Development in Middle

Adulthood and Late Adulthood: https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/le/enhancedSequenceViewer/139596?url=https%3A %2F%2Ff54cbe36-23a9-4505-85fe-e251f80ec34d.sequences.api.brightspace.com %2F139596%2Factivity%2F12345573%3FfilterOnDatesAndDepth%3D1 Kiau, H. B. (2016, July 18). Emotional Changes Among Older Person . Retrieved from MyHealth.gov: http://www.myhealth.gov.my/en/types-emotional-changes-among-older- person/ Late Adulthood. (2020). In Human Development. Pressbooks. Retrieved from https://pdx.pressbooks.pub/humandevelopment/chapter/late-adulthood/ As people reach late adulthood, mobility can become a serious issue. Unsteadiness while walking, trouble getting in and out of a chair, or falls are examples of mobility issues. Muscle weakness, joint problems, pain, disease, and neurological (brain and nerve system) issues are all frequent among the elderly and can contribute to mobility issues (Mobility Porblems, n.d.) . When numerous minor issues develop at the same time, they might substantially impair mobility. Falls are the most common mobility issue that elderly individuals face. Falls cause fractured bones, bruises, and the fear of falling. Older bones shatter more easily than younger bones, and they mend at a slower and less complete rate. If a hip is fractured, canes, walkers, or wheelchairs may be required indefinitely. Falls are a leading cause of injury and death; thus they must be avoided. When an elderly person falls but does not sustain a major injury, he or she may have trouble getting up. A fall injury may result in limited or decreased movement or even bed rest. Unfortunately, this might aggravate current medical conditions and cause new ones, such as

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