There are two types of developmental theories of aging which are disengagement theory and active theory. The disengagement theory indicates that as individual ages, “They participate in the process of withdrawal from meaningful roles and relationships.” (Knapp, 2009). Interaction with others happens less frequently because, they begin to cut ties from friendships and meaningful relationships. The activities that once was done with others begins to diminish making that individual stay close to home and family members. The active theory states that the individual “Sees a positive correlation between keeping happy and aging well.” (Theories of Aging, 2016). These individuals keep busy and have a social life as they continue to age. Ms. Belle
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Belle, our group learned many things from her life experiences. We have earned positive feedback about her lifestyle, healthy body image, sharp brain, and most important to be an independent. Ms. Belle is an impulsive person, very friendly, and has a great personality that makes anyone enjoy her company. She appreciated her mother who supported her to achieve success. Also, she continuously insists on working without thinking of retirement if, she has good health, alert, oriented, and capable of taking care of others. Ms. Belle had a bad friendship experiences, at that point, she classified under the disengagement theory, and that 's why she never trusts any strange people accept her family members to be the only true friends that she can trust. She is always busy either inside or outside her house, takes good care of herself, and cares for other family members who need help. Ms. Belle’s philosophy in life is to love your life, to challenge obstacles, and to accomplish your goals with confidence. Also, she encourages people to think positively, be patience and trustworthy, and have faith to succeed in life. Her main philosophy that she repeats all the time, "Don 't worry, be happy." I believe that her positive attitude makes her succeed in her previous milestones. Ms. Belle is the most interesting person we ever met, and as a group, we learned many things from her life
Belle, our group learned many things from her life experiences. We have earned positive feedback about her lifestyle, healthy body image, sharp brain, and most important to be an independent. Ms. Belle is an impulsive person, very friendly, and has a great personality that makes anyone enjoy her company. She appreciated her mother who supported her to achieve success. Also, she continuously insists on working without thinking of retirement if, she has good health, alert, oriented, and capable of taking care of others. Ms. Belle had a bad friendship experiences, at that point, she classified under the disengagement theory, and that 's why she never trusts any strange people accept her family members to be the only true friends that she can trust. She is always busy either inside or outside her house, takes good care of herself, and cares for other family members who need help. Ms. Belle’s philosophy in life is to love your life, to challenge obstacles, and to accomplish your goals with confidence. Also, she encourages people to think positively, be patience and trustworthy, and have faith to succeed in life. Her main philosophy that she repeats all the time, "Don 't worry, be happy." I believe that her positive attitude makes her succeed in her previous milestones. Ms. Belle is the most interesting person we ever met, and as a group, we learned many things from her life