In the year 2068 I will turn seventy-four. For many people aging is daunting and unimaginable, but personally I find the idea of growing older quite exciting. Currently, at twenty I live with a chronic illness that is treatable but still at times crippling and the idea that some day I could live without it either through medication, gene therapy or transplant is not only mind-blowing but also very possible. As someone who is very interested in medical research I think that my peers and I will have the opportunity to be healthier than ever through advanced knowledge and innovation. Not only do I deal with Celiac Disease everyday but also I am also losing my vision faster than most people and often wonder about the application of ghost cells,
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If I was in the group that was entering later adulthood in today’s world this might mean going to church more or getting to know my priest better, but I feel that through social changes and cultural shifts my age group may be more likely to seek spiritual systems that reflect our generation such as yoga and meditation. Studies have shown that meditation can have a serious impact on the mental health and positive aging for the elderly (Alexander, Langer, Newman, Chandler, Davies). Not only could meditation and yoga help my spiritual wellness in my advanced age, it could also help improve my physical condition and …show more content…
In an attempt to care for others at a time when many people feel they are being cared for themselves, participation in altruism gives older adults a sense of belonging and purpose. My whole life I have loved volunteering and I feel that later in life it will be no different. Retirement is also a huge part of the lifestyle of older adults especially in America (Santrock, 2014, p. 587). Personally, I have very little desire to stop working. Positively, I am not seeking to follow a specific career path but instead work within a field I see very little need to stop being active within something I am passionate about. I plan to teach sexual education and do community outreach for teen moms and LGBT youth and there will always be need for mentors and grandparent roles within those areas. Whether or not I am still in a paid position at seventy-four I intend to still be an active part of the legacy I leave behind in my community (Santrock, 2014, p.
If I was in the group that was entering later adulthood in today’s world this might mean going to church more or getting to know my priest better, but I feel that through social changes and cultural shifts my age group may be more likely to seek spiritual systems that reflect our generation such as yoga and meditation. Studies have shown that meditation can have a serious impact on the mental health and positive aging for the elderly (Alexander, Langer, Newman, Chandler, Davies). Not only could meditation and yoga help my spiritual wellness in my advanced age, it could also help improve my physical condition and …show more content…
In an attempt to care for others at a time when many people feel they are being cared for themselves, participation in altruism gives older adults a sense of belonging and purpose. My whole life I have loved volunteering and I feel that later in life it will be no different. Retirement is also a huge part of the lifestyle of older adults especially in America (Santrock, 2014, p. 587). Personally, I have very little desire to stop working. Positively, I am not seeking to follow a specific career path but instead work within a field I see very little need to stop being active within something I am passionate about. I plan to teach sexual education and do community outreach for teen moms and LGBT youth and there will always be need for mentors and grandparent roles within those areas. Whether or not I am still in a paid position at seventy-four I intend to still be an active part of the legacy I leave behind in my community (Santrock, 2014, p.