During the process of aging, several psychological and sociological factors will also have a strong influence. What are some of the adaptations and adjustments that older adults will encounter in each of the following groups to admit those influences?  

a)    60 - 69 years = young-old

b) 70 - 79 years = middle-old 

c) 80 - 89 years = old-old

d) 90 + years = oldest-old  

 

During the process of aging, several psychological and sociological factors will also have a strong influence. What are some of the adaptations and adjustments that older adults will encounter in each of the following groups to admit those influences?  

a)    60 - 69 years = young-old

• Lifestyle changes due to other changes (child leaving home)
• Assist plan for anticipated change
• Recognize risk factors (health)
• Focus on strength rather than weakness

b) 70 - 79 years = middle-old 

• Adaptation to retirement and changing physical abilities
• Development of chronic illness
• assist to keep physically and socially active 
• Maintain peer group interaction

c) 80 - 89 years = old-old

• Adaptation to decline in speed of movement, reaction and time
• Increasing dependence on others
• Assist to cope with loss (hearing, sensory ability, eyesight/death of a loved one)
• Provide necessary safety measures

d) 90 + years = oldest-old  

• Increasing physical problems
• Assists with self-care
• Maintaining as much independence as possible