Spirituality

Each question is worth 6.5 points. In response to each prompt, write at least 250 words for a total minimum of 750 words. 

Your thoughts on spirituality. As the textbook authors discuss, spirituality is important for many older adults. Write a journal entry exploring your thoughts on spirituality. How important is it to you currently? Can you imagine spirituality becoming more or less important to you as you age? Why? What is the role of spirituality in the lives of older adults you know? Do you think they would benefit from more or less engagement in spiritual activities? Why?

Who has retired that you know? What was their experience like? When did they retire and why? How did they adjust to the change? What did/do they do to keep busy in retirement? What stresses do they face due to retirement? Do you think that, on the whole, retirement has been a positive or a negative change for them? Write a journal entry exploring these and other issues.

Family in later adulthood. Write a journal entry exploring the role of family in the lives of older adults. What is the ideal relationship between an elderly person and his/her family network? Why do you believe this? What do you think the role of siblings is in the life of an older person? What are the needs of a person who does not have any siblings? How could he or she meet those needs? Do you think it’s positive or negative for an older person to move in with family members? Why?