Developmental Tasks
As new medical developments are made elders are living to much later points in life, which means the population of these individuals is and will continue to increase. The changes that occur in the human body that come along with age can make simple life tasks much more difficult. Some adapt well to the aging process while some face challenges. Erik Erikson has a stage that pertains to older adult life. Ego integrity versus despair is the stage that has these individuals look back on their life with satisfaction and fulfillment. This individual who reaches this stage will be able to look at life and death in a more positive way. On the other hand without reaching this stage negativity and despair can occur. When growing old
As new medical developments are made elders are living to much later points in life, which means the population of these individuals is and will continue to increase. The changes that occur in the human body that come along with age can make simple life tasks much more difficult. Some adapt well to the aging process while some face challenges. Erik Erikson has a stage that pertains to older adult life. Ego integrity versus despair is the stage that has these individuals look back on their life with satisfaction and fulfillment. This individual who reaches this stage will be able to look at life and death in a more positive way. On the other hand without reaching this stage negativity and despair can occur. When growing old