When discussing stage development theory, I feel it is importantto note that with age may come adjustment even if the stages areaccurate. We may have once had an ability that we can no longerperform due to the aging process but we can adjust while stillproviding insight to others.
For example, as my mother ages I see many things she can nolonger do like she used to but she has adapted so that she canremain independent for as long as possible. For example, she livesin a split level home. She used to bound up and down the steps withseveral items in her hands. She can no longer “bound” to manyplaces and she cannot go up and down the steps without holding onto the railing. She can still function, just at a slower pace andwith some adjustments.
In instances where an individual is having difficulty acceptingthe aging process and does not want to make adjustments how mightwe address this in a loving way so as to help them be as productiveas possible with daily tasks?
