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Berk, L. (2014). Development through the lifespan (6th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

Deits, B. (2009). Life after loss: A practical guide to renewing your life after experiencing major loss (5th ed.). Cambridge, MA: Lifelong.

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Positive and Negative: Loss of Loved ones. 

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Positive and Negative: Loss of Loved ones. 

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Experiencing sadness because you wanted to do more, guilt, depression, loss of interest if it is your spouse that has died, regrets, dealing with the grief or either suppressing it, carrying anger and resentments.
Positive Effects, would be accepting the loss, embracing it, taking care of yourself with self-care, remembering the good things about your loved one who is missed, and engage with grief therapy/counseling. VLW/RJ

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Adults in the late adulthood stage tends to have alot of idle time on their hands due to a number is reasons including retirement and time taken to care for ailing health issues.  Reflecting on the life lived has positive and negative affects that can also have effects on their current life.

1. Reflecting on a positive life where the aging adult have accomplished what they set out to do. Possible life satisfactory things like getting married, having children completing college, having a successful career, and leaving some impact for the next generation, the older adult could have good feeling about the life they lived. Leaving no regrets, being able to live their final years happily fulfilled.

2. Reflecting on a less than positive life could leave the older adult with guilt and regret. Leaving life event unaccomplished could have this person feeling like there is more they should have done in life. These people tend to withdraw from loved ones, and have negative emotions that could be associated such as depression that could exacerbate mood and health issues.
VLW/RJ

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Positive and Negative Effects of Retirement:

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Positive and Negative Effects of Retirement:

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Depression, Idle time, Not feeling worthy, retirement is a loss of something, a start of something new, 401K was affected by the crash of the economy a lot of retirees had to go back to work.

Positive effects consist of spending more time with family, doing things you have really wanted to do but couldn't because you weren't retired, traveling, exploring hobbies hat you were interested in, you get to help where you always wanted to help, doing volunteer work, and doing nothing except resting and enjoying life.  VLW/RJ

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"The Past Often Predicts but Never Determines Our Old Age"  -Valliant

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"The Past Often Predicts but Never Determines Our Old Age"  -Valliant

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Resilience is a remarkable factor in aging,  Although cognitive challenges like dementia are evident in this personal interview, Ed's still agreeable and contsientious  personality has adapted well to some of the challenging changes.  -Valliant and Mukamal, 2001).(Pg. 542)
Created by Lori Orth

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Relationships offer social support and companionship

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Relationships offer social support and companionship

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Here is an example of a community of World War II Veterans (ages 86-94), congregating together for a picture that was taken at the Portland International Airport after returning home from an Honor Flight from Washington DC. Community and friendship have an impact on aging well. October 2016.
Created by Lori Orth

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Factors We Can Control that Contribute to Optimal Aging:  Health Habits 

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Factors We Can Control that Contribute to Optimal Aging:  Health Habits 

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As we age, exercise is something we can control to some degree. This is an example of one characteristic that might impact how we age.  Video footage was taken of Lori's ninety-year old father who finds a way to exercise while watching television.
Created by Lori Orth

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Finding a life partner and getting married, having children, getting a college degree/ completing school, and career.  Feeling complete about accomplishments made.  VLW

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As we advance in age, certain realizations are made.  We realize that the majority of our life is behind us.  Often times we take this opportunity to quantify our accomplishments.  How far did we get in our career?  How many grand children do we have?  How many unbreakable bonds are we able to count on?
ZL

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Diminishing function due to failing health is one of the scariest parts of aging.  One may loose his or her independence and mobility due to age.  This is true for hundreds of thousands of senior citizens.  This often contributes to feelings of depression and hopelessness.
ZL

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Aging impacts all of us, even at an early age.  As a child ages, certain milestones are reached - such as being able to tie his or her shoes without assistance.  In our later years, we look forward to degree completion and career advancement, and retirement.  Aging also impacts us physically.  We start to slow down and for most people, that's physically as well as mentally.
ZL