Module 9 : Late Adulthood

One final pull up. Source: Courtesy of Adam Cohn, Flickr.

Late adulthood (65-74 years) and elder adulthood (75 years old and beyond) are discussed together for this course. These years are often marked by significant life changes like retirement, searching for meaning in life, dealing with health decline, the death of loved ones, or grandparenthood. As with other developmental periods, this phase of life can be fulfilling, disappointing, or a combination of both.

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Define late adulthood. (CLO #1)
2. Describe various theories of aging. (CLO #3)
3. Compare primary and secondary aging. (CLO #2)
4. Describe theories of aging. (CLO #3)
5. Discuss theories describing psychosocial, physical, and cognitive development in late adulthood. (CLO #3)
6. Classify types of elder abuse. (CLO #1)

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read the Module 9 Introduction 
   
2. Read and view the materials in the Module 9 Pressbooks book (LO 1-6)
   
3. Complete the following assignments: 
1. Elderly Stereotypes (LO 1 & 5)
2. What is Alzheimer’s Disease Video (LO 3)
3. Video Project (LO 3 & 5)
   
   

Module Resources and Activities