Late Adulthood and End of Life

Late adulthood is a time in which individual’s begin to accept life as a whole and reflect on this life in a positive manner as they near end of life.  Late adulthood begins around age 65 and continues until death.  As with any other stage of life, late adulthood has its own unique characteristics and developments.  Late adulthood is often seen as a time of physical and mental decline; however, there are ways in which an individual can promote and maintain both physical and mental health.