There are so many aspects and stages in the growth of human development. Many psychologists have created different theories based on their observations of physical, mental, and emotional growth throughout the human lifespan to explain behavior. Also, it helps to inform the individual of what to expect, developmental, as you age through life. According to Kendra Cherry (n.d.), studying human development helps an individual to understand their future better because when you look at the aging process, “you 'll be better prepared when you face issues associated with growing older” (para. 2). Every individual 's developmental stages in life progress differently and bring about different challenges with them. Although most people see many benefits
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According to Smith et al. (2002), “good physical health is the single most important determinant of an elderly person’s reported happiness” (as cited by Knox & Schacht, 2013, p. 484). It is important to know the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle because poor physical health can have lasting effects on an individual and can affect other people around them. There are various ways to improve an individual 's physical health by exercising and eating healthy. According to Adam Drewnowski & William J. Evans (2001), studies have shown that diet and exercise “modulate the rate of functional decline with age and can be used to delay or postpone the onset of disability or dysfunction” (para. 12). Another benefit eating healthy and exercising is that increases functioning of mental health as …show more content…
487). Most people associate retirement into late adulthood as being a good thing, but there are some challenges that come along with planning for retirement. The reason why this becomes a challenges is because “retirement affects an individual 's status, income, privileges, power, and prestige” (Knox & Schacht, 2013, p. 488). If an individual does not plan their retirement out, then they have to continue to work in order to generate income. Since this is the case, some older individuals will have to experience blurred retirement (working part time until completely retiring) or phased retirement (taking reduce workload and reduced income) (as cited by Knox & Schacht, 2013, p. 488). This is why it is important to starting planning for retirement once you have a career in your late twenties and early
According to Smith et al. (2002), “good physical health is the single most important determinant of an elderly person’s reported happiness” (as cited by Knox & Schacht, 2013, p. 484). It is important to know the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle because poor physical health can have lasting effects on an individual and can affect other people around them. There are various ways to improve an individual 's physical health by exercising and eating healthy. According to Adam Drewnowski & William J. Evans (2001), studies have shown that diet and exercise “modulate the rate of functional decline with age and can be used to delay or postpone the onset of disability or dysfunction” (para. 12). Another benefit eating healthy and exercising is that increases functioning of mental health as …show more content…
487). Most people associate retirement into late adulthood as being a good thing, but there are some challenges that come along with planning for retirement. The reason why this becomes a challenges is because “retirement affects an individual 's status, income, privileges, power, and prestige” (Knox & Schacht, 2013, p. 488). If an individual does not plan their retirement out, then they have to continue to work in order to generate income. Since this is the case, some older individuals will have to experience blurred retirement (working part time until completely retiring) or phased retirement (taking reduce workload and reduced income) (as cited by Knox & Schacht, 2013, p. 488). This is why it is important to starting planning for retirement once you have a career in your late twenties and early