HDF 201 1st Edition Lecture 20 Outline of Last Lecture I. Household Disbandment in Later LifeII. Living ArrangementsOutline of Current Lecture I. Psychosocial Crisis of ElderhoodII. Immortalitya. Symbolic ImmortalityIII. Suicide in Eldersa. Psychosocial IssuesIV. Norm of ReciprocityV. Eden AlternativeCurrent LectureI. Psychosocial Crisis of ElderhoodThe psychosocial crisis of elderhood is immortality vs. extinction.II. Immortality“Dying but not dying”. What happens to me when I die? What happens to everyone when they die?a. Symbolic ImmortalityWhen you live on through symbols and through things such as your work.III. Suicide in EldersIn man countries, the rate of suicide is the highest in the middle-aged or elderly. In the United States, it is the highest in while men older than 80.a. Psychosocial Issues- Financial circumstances- Social isolationThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Loss of control of health conditions- Depression- Being lonely- Boredom IV. Norm of ReciprocityWhen you do something for someone and they want to do something in return for you.V. Eden AlternativeFounded in 1991 by Dr. Williams Thomas, this program was created to help support elders. Over 17,000 Eden associates have been trained and they now claim over 300 registered
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