Human Development — Psychology STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question

Old age ranges from 60 years to death. Old people have to adjust to their environment. In some cases, the death of a spouse leads to loneliness, The characteristics of old age are as follows:

• Old age is a period of decline in physical and mental capacities. Individuals in this stage also face certain health issues.
• There are individual differences in the impact of aging.
• Old age is judged by different criteria, e.g. society tends to judge age in terms of physical appearance and activities.
• There are many stereotypes about old people.
• Most stereotypes are unfavourable.
• Elderly people have a minority-group status.
• Aging requires role changes.
• Adjustment is poor during old age.
• The desire to be young is seen in old age.