Dimensions of Human Behavior
The Changing Life Course
Fifth Edition
Learning Objectives
- Describe some of the reasons for the fast growth and increased diversity among very-late-life adults
- Explain some of the main challenges associated with increased longevity
- Describe some of the implications for intimacy among very-late-life adults as their families and peers die
- Discuss what social workers need to know about how people respond to crises such as severe illness, acquired disability, and loss