...This last one of the stages of life, referred to delicately as late adulthood or maturity, or less delicately as old age, begins sometime around retirement, after the kids have gone, say somewhere around 60. Some older folks will protest and say it only starts when you feel old and so on, but that's an effect of our youth-worshipping culture, which has even old people avoiding any acknowledgement of age. In Erikson's theory, reaching this stage is a good thing, and not reaching it suggests that earlier problems retarded your development! The task is to develop ego integrity with a minimal amount of despair. This stage, especially from the perspective of youth, seems like the most difficult of all. First comes a detachment from society, from a sense of usefulness, for most people in our culture. Some retire from jobs they've held for years; others find their duties as parents coming to a close; most find that their input is no longer requested or required. Then there is a sense of biological uselessness, as the body no longer does everything it used to. Women go through a sometimes dramatic menopause; Men often find they can no longer "rise to the occasion." Then there are the illnesses of old age, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart problems, concerns about breast and ovarian and prostrate cancers. There come fears about things that one was never afraid of before -- the flu, for example, or just falling down. Along with the illnesses come concerns of death. Friends die. Relatives...
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...Human beings experience unique yet natural life processes. Among these progressions, is the process of aging. With the baby-boomer generation increasing in age, a demand has resulted for more information on how this population can live longer, happier, and healthier. As technology advances and medical knowledge increases, more research is being compiled to better understand exactly how the aging process works, and how longevity can be improved. Investigation and research has indicated that several factors could increase the longevity of not just this specific population, but of people in general. One such factor is involvement in an organized religion. It has been found that religious involvement of any type fosters a positive view of quality of life, provides a network of social support, and often promotes healthy habits and good stress management. Another such factor is strong cognitive skills. Studies have demonstrated that good stress management and the use of analytical skills that later result in what is referred to as “wisdom” can belay the effects of cognitive decline and other mental deficits. Lastly, studies of participation in daily physical activity in both early and later life can increase longevity by improving cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of other related health issues. Although many elements can contribute to increasing longevity, the most influential factors are organized religion, cognition, and physical activity. Membership in an organized religion...
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...that will be used throughout the essay as sources are: Beowulf translated by Michael Swanton, The Wife of Bath’s Tale and the author is Geoffrey Chaucer, and The Tempest which is a product of William Shakespeare. Characters from the chosen texts demonstrate their perception of knowledge and wisdom based on the significance of superficial existence. People’s assumed power and privilege promote certain actions they could partake in when trying to fulfill personal desires. Acts of knowledge can be either appropriate or inappropriate gestures. It is difficult to distinguish right from wrong deeds the overall circumstances has to be examined and the answer lies in the outcome of the decision when wisdom was applied. There is good and evil in everyone, selfless or self-centered choices formulate one’s character and the observed perception others have. The texts educate the reader that karma usually constructs challenges or rewards depending on if your knowledge was practiced in a selfish or beneficial method. Confirmation and rationality supports what institutes positive and negative knowledge. Every journey in life requires the application of prior knowledge and the assurance to accept wisdom presented throughout a quest. Those who are true to themselves and others always flourish; however, those who are narcissistic plummet in the long run. The Wife of Bath’s...
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...TIME OF CRISIS OR THE NEW PRIME OF LIFE EPSY 5460 Introduction The concept of a “midlife crisis” has been a well-known way of describing a time of stress and difficulties that may occur during middle adulthood. This study discusses views of the concept of midlife crisis in the past and the present. It will also compare and contrast Carl Jung, Elliott Jaques, Erik Erikson and Robert Peck’s view of middle age development. One of the most popular contradictions in society has been whether middle age is a peak period of life or the beginning of a downward slide. Many people change careers at midlife. Is this change because of a decrease in self-esteem or because one wants to find a new outlook on life and greater satisfaction? This paper will argue that middle age is not a time of loss and crisis but of new possibilities and fulfillment. The most common view of a midlife crisis has been a male in his 40’s who leaves his wife for a younger woman and runs off in a sports car; or a woman in her 40’s or 50’s that gets a face lift, breast lift and tries to reinvent herself. These views have been promoted in magazines, television shows and movies. Our society as a whole has promoted youth and beauty as one of the most important things in life. The purpose of this study is to provide information contrary to this popular belief. This paper proposes that the knowledge and confidence that comes with age is actually more important to most middle age people than physical appearance...
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...the use of technology’s, and how is influences people in their everyday life. First, responding to the question of how to uphold tolerance in a world of decisions by defining tolerance to how they see it to be. Secondly, a view how the age of a person affects their feelings towards technology. Finally, the impact technology has in producing echo chambers and a means to contest it with purposeful engagement. Gladstone and Neufeld didn’t answer question about technology, they instead gave readers a question to think about. To address this, look at definition of acceptance in the world of today. Life journeys shows that acceptance is not taking what people say into consideration and being okay with it because they...
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...Adam is a very lively 5 year old; the oldest of 3 kids and already has a passion for the arts. He loves playing basketball and coloring with markers. He loves to watch sports with his dad and cuddle with his mom. He likes taking care of his younger siblings and takes pride in being the “big boy”. In Adam’s first year of life he was in the stage of Trust vs. Mistrust, where the child is so young they depend on his parents for everything. Especially the mother to take care of their needs such as food, nurture, love, sustanance, and comfort. The child will learn to understand the world based on the care it receives from its caregivers. If the parents can provide a dependable care, love, and warm relationship the child will develop trust. If trust develops successfully, the child gains confidence and security in the world around him and is able to feel secure even when threatened. The child develops a sense of hope and confidence; this is a belief that things will work out well in the end. Unsuccessful completion of this stage can result in an inability to trust, and therefore a sense of fear about the inconsistent world. It may result in anxiety and/or depression, insecurities could be heightened, withdrawal, and an over feeling of mistrust in the world around them. From the age of 1 to 4 Adam will go through the stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, where he will want a sense of independence. Adam will want to explore, learn new things, and do things for himself, walking...
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...Task 1.1 Draw on the content from module 1 and 2 to conduct a critical analysis of the two job related attitudes: job satisfaction and organisational commitment as they manifest in this case. Work related attitudes are thought of as an important measure of tendencies that an employee may have towards: another person, event, product or process (Marr 2002). The most commonly analysed attitudes at work are: Job satisfaction and organisational commitment. Job satisfaction being the degree to which individuals feel positively or negatively about their work (Wood et al 2013) and can be thought of as an emotional state resulting from a self evaluation of job experiences (Locke 1976) Organisational commitment is the sharing of beliefs and values of an organisation (Meyer & Allen 1991). Hulin (1991) noted considerable overlap between the two attitudes: job satisfaction and organisational commitment, the only difference being their targets, the target of job satisfaction being the satisfaction of one position and the target of organisation commitment being the organisations success (Hulin 1991) In the “Geeks of Chic’ case study there are many work attitudes displayed which indicate different levels of job satisfaction and organisational commitment. Organisational change through the amalgamation, downsizing, remuneration, promotion and hiring processes has been the contributing factor to the varying attitudes and commitment. The local government team is made of 6 people the leader:...
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...Money & The Pursuit of Wisdom and Enlightenment Money, for all intents and purposes, is any system of currency that constitutes value and can be exchanged for material goods or performed services. All people require money in order to satisfy their survival needs and compulsive desires that are unnecessary, yet tempting. Without money, our technological, industrial, self-interested, media-induced society would cease to function – especially since it is the pursuit of money that entices people to work hard. We all appreciate being rewarded for our efforts in a measurable medium, since it allows us a certain level of freedom. It is this obsession with reward that has choked what is left of untethered curiosity and in many ways de-humanized most people. When one's time is consumed by financial worries, it is difficult to participate in socialization, learning, and different kinds of personal growth. It’s human nature to pursue understanding and knowledge. Rather than human beings, we are transformed into machines, whose primary purpose is to pursue money. Money is arguably the greatest hindrance preventing human beings from pursuing happiness through wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. Wisdom, in this case, is knowledge coupled with understanding. The true pursuit of wisdom has nothing to do with pride or striving for omniscience, but has much to do with reaching a greater level of insight as to how the universe operates and why. To be enlightened is to experience a revelation...
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...Geriatric Life Review Paper NAME, NS Bryant and Stratton College NURS 222: Geriatrics Nursing Didactic Instructor, MSN, RN December 3, 2013 The purpose of this life review paper is to interview J.B. regarding the various stages of his life including his childhood, adolescence, adulthood, family and his home life. The interview was conducted at his residence in North Olmsted. This life review paper is about a 65 year old Caucasian male. J.B. is a Roman Catholic and is of Italian decent. Client is currently residing with his wife of 40 years in North Olmsted, Ohio in a single family home with his dog, a Black Lab named Pongo. His son resided at his current residence in North Olmsted with him for 8 years and his daughter resided in his current residence for 11 years. J.B.’s daughter had a baby at the age of 21 out of wedlock and his grandson resided with him for 7 years. J.B.’s immediate family includes his 39 year old son, 38 year old daughter and 44 year old son-in-law. Client also has 9 grandchildren. His son has 2 girls’ ages 19 and 22, and fraternal twin boys age 14. His daughter has 4 boys ages 17, 10, 8, 8 and 1 daughter age 9. Client’s son J.B. resides in Rocky River, Ohio with his 4 children and his daughter B.B. resides in Berea, Ohio with her 5 children. C.B., the client’s wife who is 66 years old, is in good general health. She does have high blood pressure and high cholesterol which are both controlled with medications. She also suffers from osteoarthritis...
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...admired his teachings and the idea of rebirth and how Buddhist don’t harm any living thing as they believe humans can be reborn into animals. Buddhism was started by Prince Siddhartha Gautama, heir to the throne of the Shakyas. His father, said to be King Suddhodana, wishing for his son to be a great king and leader, is said to have shielded him from religious teachings and from knowledge of Human suffering. Siddhartha is said to have been provided with all the luxuries of life. Buddhist scriptures say that Buddha felt human satisfaction was the goal of life, not material wealth. At the age of 29 Sidhhartha left the palace to meet his subjects, despite his father’s attempts, Siddhartha was said to have seen an old man. When his charioteer explained to him that all people grew old, the prince went on further trips beyond the palace. On these he encountered a diseased man, a decaying corpse, and an ascetic. These depressed him, and he initially strove to overcome aging, sickness, and death by living the life of an ascetic. Later he started to get known as “Buddha” which means “the wise” or “the awakened one” I had always wanted to experience Buddhism and its teachings first...
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...Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” (ThinkExist.com Quotations, 2012) I had not entertained the thought of going back to school. I felt I was too old, fixed in my ways and did not have any desire of continuing my education. I realized continuing on the road I was on, I had no job satisfaction. Have you ever felt trapped in life, not to mention felt like what is the point in doing something different? I became comfortable with how things were in my life. People have many reasons for making the choice for higher education including: increased salaries, being an example for their children or even a job promotion. My reason for returning to school is different. I am looking to change careers. I want to alter my path, which will lead me to a new direction. I will explain my reasons, advantages and what I want to accomplish by returning to school. To begin, I started my family at the young age of fifteen and I graduated from high school with two babies. My dream of being a lawyer was shattered, however I did not want to spend my life on government assistance. In the meantime, I decided to attend a vocational school to obtain my nursing degree. The school was only for eleven months. After completing the program, it allowed me the opportunity to financially provide for my family. I raised five children, working as a licensed practical nurse for twenty three years. I was busy going through the motions of life, still trying to be...
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...Are Intelligence and Personality Stable Across Adulthood and Into Old Age? Kristin K. Lilienthal PSY101: Introduction to Psychology Instructor: Tiffani Edmunds Are Intelligence and Personality Stable Across Adulthood and Into Old Age? Before a child is born the process of learning begins. A child learns to react to the sound of its parent’s voice, music, and even his mother’s feelings, and a little personality starts to develop. Once a child is born every moment of its day becomes a learning experience as he or she uses his senses to explore the world. How someone learns, retains what is learned, and one’s personality is shaped by life experiences and the knowledge gained from those experiences. Although there may be some changes in cognitive skills and personality as a person moves from middle to late adulthood, the reason for the change is not based on physical age, the changes are the result of the experiences of the individual. As an individual ages there are some natural stages and changes they often go through. Adolescence and young adulthood is a time where an individual starts to explore their identity and lifestyle and assert their independence from the family unit. Individuals may often enter this period under a “cognitive apprenticeship.” A cognitive apprenticeship is “an instructional model wherein parents, siblings, other adults, and especially teachers serve as a combination of model, guide tutor, mentor, and coach to foster intellectual growth among...
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... This paper will discuss the importance of addressing the spiritual health of our patients. Regardless of a patient’s belief or religion, one will find that spirituality is key and a very important aspect in order to heal. . Further, many religions are as different as day and night, but must be taken into consideration when constructing the individual the care plan. The three religions in this paper include Buddhism, Native American, and Sikhism through compare and contrast. Similarities and differences in these three religions are noted, as well as healing beliefs and opinions on caregivers who in cooperate the patient’s religion. Buddhist The religion of Buddhism focuses on the importance of a healthy, sound mind that can grow in wisdom and compassion. Through precept practice and meditation, Buddhist patients can avoid the “choice” of suffering. Suffering merely a mind set, with practice such as meditation, one can decrease pain experienced. There are eight rules they live by, referred to The Eight Fold Path: right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration. There are also training precepts that are defined as avoiding the following: not to kill, not to take what is not given, not to indulge in sexual misconduct, not to lie and not to consume intoxicants. (Kusala Bhischu) The goals of Buddhism are to change karma, also known as cause, by preventing or end suffering (nirvana), a choice...
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...I’ll be happy when I get married and have children.” “I’ll be happy when I have my own home.” “I’ll be happy when I land that job.” “I’ll be happy when . . .” HAVE you felt like that? And when you attained your goal or acquired the desired item, did your happiness last? Or did it begin to fade? To be sure, reaching a goal or obtaining something we have desired can make us happy, but that kind of happiness can be fleeting. Lasting happiness is not based solely on achievements or acquisitions. Rather, like good physical health, true happiness depends on a variety of factors. Each of us is unique. What makes you happy may not make someone else happy. Additionally, we change as we grow older. Yet, evidence suggests that some things are more consistently associated with happiness. For example, genuine happiness is linked to finding contentment, avoiding envy, cultivating love for others, and building mental and emotional resilience. Let us see why. 1. FIND CONTENTMENT “Money is a protection,” observed a wise student of human nature. But he also wrote: “A lover of silver will never be satisfied with silver, nor a lover of wealth with income. This too is futility.” (Ecclesiastes 5:10; 7:12) His point? While we may need money to survive, we should avoid greed, for it is insatiable! The writer, King Solomon of ancient Israel, actually experimented to see whether wealth and luxurious living fostered true happiness. “I did not deny myself anything that I desired,” he...
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...and most controversial theories of aging, views aging as a process of gradual withdrawal between society and the older adult. This mutual withdrawal or disengagement is a natural, acceptable, and universal process that accompanies growing old. It is applicable to elders in all cultures, although there might be variations. According to this theory, disengagement benefits both the older population and the social system. Gradual withdrawal from society and relationships preserves social equilibrium and promotes self-reflection for elders who are freed from societal roles. It furnishes an orderly means for the transfer of knowledge, capital, and power from the older generation to the young. It makes it possible for society to continue functioning after valuable older members die. Weakness: There is no base of evidence or research to support this theory. Additionally, many older people desire to remain occupied and involved with society. Imposed withdrawal from society may be harmful to elders and society alike. This theory has been largely discounted by gerontologists. Activity Theory The Activity Theory, developed by Havighurst and associates in 1953, asserts that remaining active and engaged with society is pivotal to satisfaction in old...
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