Overview Topic 9: Late Adulthood
Overview
Late adulthood spans the time when we reach our mid-sixties until death. This is the longest
developmental stage across the lifespan. In this topic, we will consider theories of human aging, the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that occur
with this population, and the vast diversity among those in this developmental stage. Further,
ageism and many of the myths associated with those in late adulthood will be explored.