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see attachment for book reference--- One thing the book talks about is the shifting role and status for aging adult. In fact, one expert in the field, Dr. Linda Fried (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/26/science/reframing-views-of-aging.html?pagewanted=all) claims that one thing our society needs to be aware of and prepare for is the shift in an older person's role. This change in role and status happens because of relationship changes, job changes, societal views. Talk about these shifts in role and status as it pertains to the older adult. What theory for role transition would work best for the examples you talk about?

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Shift in role of the older adults:
Since the beginning of time preserving youth has been a topic of discussion and also aging gradually is also a process so that mental and physical health aspects of an individual is monitored properly. The main aim is to age gradually and in a healthy manner, which also has a shift in the status and role of the older adults. The changes in role happens due to change in relationship as a person becomes a parent and then become a grandparent as life goes on.

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