PSY 205T Wk 5 Discussion – Challenges in Late Adulthood

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to make connections between your prior knowledge and the new content you are learning this week. Consider your results from this week’s LearnSmart® Diagnostic in Connect® as context for your prior knowledge, as well as the new content you have learned about the development that occurs during late adulthood and towards the end of life.

In late adulthood, many individuals will face challenges related to if or when to retire, how to find meaning in their lives, how their marriage or relationships may be different, possibly death and loss, etc. While there isn’t a handbook on how to handle these challenges when they arise, it is important to consider how you may handle them. Consider the challenges that occur during late adulthood and the end of life.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• There are many things to consider when the topic of retirement comes up. How do you picture your retirement? How will you create a sense of meaning, and what would a typical day look like? How may this affect your relationships? What do you need to do in your life now to create this environment that you are picturing? Connect your vision to the topics presented in the week’s materials.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.