1. Development through the life stages

2. What do you think are the P.I.E.S affects of ageing
Starter
What do you think are the P.I.E.S affects of ageing

3. Tasks Report Diagrams x 2 Diagrams x2 Article P4
Explain two theories of ageing
Report M2
Discuss two major theories of ageing in relation to the development of the individual (celebrity) P5
Explain the physical and psychological changes which
may be associated with ageing.
Diagrams x 2 M3
Discuss the effects on self esteem and self- confidence
of the physical changes associated with ageing.
Diagrams x2 D2
Evaluate the influence of two major theories of ageing on health and social care provision.
Article

4. P4 and M2
In order to complete P4 and M2, in the first chapter of your booklet you need to explain two theories of ageing. Discuss how the two theories relate to your celebrity. What are the consequences of your celebrity ‘following’ either of these theories.

5. Theories of ageing Psychosocial theories Disengagement theory
Activity theory
Continuity theory
You should have some notes from previous homework
20 mins to research and create a resource
Feedback to the group
A Summary of the theory with two references
A scenario
A discussion on how it relates to atleast one of your celebrities

6. Disengagement You should have some notes from previous homework
20 mins to research and create a resource
Feedback to the group
A Summary of the theory with two references
A scenario
A discussion on how it relates to at least one of your celebrities

7. Disengagement theory Cumming, E and Henry, W.E. (1961)
This theory suggests that as individuals age, they disengage with society and lose interest in the world around them.
This is seen to happen as opportunities for social engagement lessen. Why?

8. Disengagement theory
Bromley (1974) stated that although some older people may fight against disengagement it will happen as they no longer have the same physical and mental capacity they had when they were younger.
Do you agree with this theory ?
What is Zimbardo’s response to this theory ? (see textbook page 170)

9. Issues that limit social interaction
Ill health
Geographical mobility
Retirement
Ill health of friends and relatives
Travel and technology
See Whitehouse and Stretch (2010:170)

10. Disengagement
This theory relates disengagement to older people preparing themselves for death.

11. Activity theory You should have some notes from previous homework
20 mins to research and create a resource
Feedback to the group
A Summary of the theory with two references
A scenario
A discussion on how it relates to atleast one of your celebrities

12. Activity theory
Richards (1999) suggests that in retirement some individuals become active by engaging in hobbies, interests and community action.
What are your views on this theory ?

13. Activity theory
Bromley,D.B (1966) stated that although disengagement would happen, older people needed to focus on ‘activities’.
These he stated would prevent older people from stagnation and a loss of mental and physical skills.

14. Continuity theory You should have some notes from previous homework
20 mins to research and create a resource
Feedback to the group
A Summary of the theory with two references
A scenario
A discussion on how it relates to atleast one of your celebrities

15. Continuity theory
This theory suggests that individuals should maintain their sense of who they are and what their interests are as they get older.
This is important and so individuals can continue to develop their self concept and self esteem.

16. Continuity theory
It suggests that as people get older they may have different needs in relation to activity. Some may wish to withdraw to a disengaged lifestyle. Others may need to maintain social links.
Both can result in the person being satisfied as they are maintaining their own identity and sense of self worth.

17. Which theory? Label the images with the theory and state why
Disengagement
Activity
Continuity

18. Independent task
Mindmap how each of the theories applies to your individual
“ Usain Bolt might….
“David Beckham might…..
“Amy Winehouse might have….”
(M2)
Will they
Disengage or stay active?
What is the role of continuity?

19. Bibliography
Atchley, R.C (1989) ‘A continuity theory of normal ageing’, The Gerontologist, 29, 183 – 190.
Bromley, D.B (1966) The Psychology of Human Ageing. Harmondsworth: Penguin
Cumming, E and Henry, W.E. (1961) Growing Old. New York: Basic Books
Stretch, B & Whitehouse, M (2010) BTEC HSC Level 3. Pearson. Essex