make the difference between transitional crisis and healthy adaption
speed and intensity of change
role transitions in later life
developmental stage that may occupy 30 or more years of life and involve many stages
retirement
what is retirement influenced by?
retirement pyramid from bottom to top
phases of retirement
phase of retirement: future anticipation with little real planning
remote
phase of retirement: preparation and fantasizing regarding retirement
near
phase of retirement: euphoria and testing of the fantasies
honeymoon
phases of retirement: letdown, boredom, sometimes depression
disenchantment
phase of retirement: developing a realistic and satisfactory lifestyle
reorientation
phase of retirement: personal investment in meaningful activities
stability
phase of retirement: loss of role resulting from illness or return to work
termination
% of women widowed over 85
76%
% of men widowed after 85
38%
several changes that occur simultaneously because of loss of a spouse
common widower bereavement reactions
social bonding…
increases health status
provide critical elements of satisfactory living that families may not, providing commitment and affection without judgement
friendships
friends function in what ways
challenges in later life can put strain on relationship
traditional couple
husband and wife
nontraditional couples
% older adults never married
4%