Until recently, a 77-year-old client lived alone in her own home. The client fell and fractured an ankle and was placed in a long-term care facility for physical therapy. After the physical therapy was finished, the client tells the nurse,
"I want to stay at the facility; I am happy living there and I like the social interaction." Which of the following theories of aging best describes the status of this client?
A) Activity theory
B) Feminist theory
C) Life-course theory
D) Theory of thriving
Ans: D
The theory of thriving posits that the older adult thrives when there is concordance between the person and the human and nonhuman environment. Activity theory postulates that older people remain socially and psychologically fit if they remain actively engaged in life such as engaging in full-time work and low-level volunteering. Feminist gerontology theories examine aging from the experiences of older women. Feminist theories address gender inequalities with regard to caregiving roles, diseases, and economic status. Life-course theories address old age within the context of the life cycle.
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