Analyze the selected life stage by addressing the following prompts:

MHW-522: Family Analysis Project Part 6: Impact of Late Adulthood Worksheet

In Part 2 of the Family Analysis Project, you selected one of the life stages. For this assignment, you will use that selected life stage to analyze the overall impact of late adulthood on your selected life stage. You will also analyze the challenges faced by persons in or dealing with late adulthood.

Cite 2-4 scholarly sources to support your answers.

Analyze the selected life stage by addressing the following prompts:

Impact of Late Adulthood
Regarding your selected life stage, explain the impact of late adulthood on your selected life stage in regards to the following.For instance, if your selected life stage is middle childhood, how does late adulthood affect a child in regards to the time and attention? Does an ailing grandparent take time and attention away from the younger children in the household? (50-75 words each)
Family Structure:
Financial Issues:
Time and Attention:
Chronic Illness:
Daily Self-care:
Dealing with Late Adulthood
Explain the unique challenges people in late adulthood face today. (200-250 words)
Explain the impact of relational connections on a person in late adulthood (50-75 words each):
Children:
Grandchildren:
Spouse:
Friends:
Community:
Explain how family dynamics are affected by late adulthood (retirement, chronic illness, mental health issues, etc.) (100-150 words)
Recommend ways a mental health worker can assist families dealing with end-of-life issues. (100-150 words)

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