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LATE ADULTHOOD
Physical development in late adulthood
muscle strength decline
body fat mass increase
muscle mass decreased
weakened body and systems
repair of body cells slows down
grey/white hair
weight put on around middle body
weaker immune system
decrease in bone tissue
social development in late adulthood
learning how to make friends with others the same age
retirement
learning new social roles and responsibilities
relating to others with loss of loved ones
emotional and intellectual development in late adulthood
memory decreases significantly
new skills made
ability to retain and learn new information slows down
learning to deal with grief caused by loss of loved ones
learning to depend on others to help you complete your daily routine