We are considered to be in late adulthood from the time we reach our mid-sixties until death. This is the longest developmental stage across the lifespan, and a growing age group. By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over (WHO, 2021).
What are the developmental tasks of late adulthood?
They associate the stage of later adulthood (60 to 75) with such tasks as accepting one's life, redirecting energy toward new roles, promoting intellectual vigor and developing a point of view about death.
What is late adulthood in human development?
Late adulthood spans the time when we reach our mid-sixties until death. This is the longest developmental stage across the lifespan.