Week 15 post 2

For my second blog post for this week is going to be about how relationships between older adults and society do not end when entering this stage of life. Some stereotypes that people within our society is that older adults retire and do want ever they want and then end up moving to an assist living facility. In some situation that may be true but a more realistic perspective of older adults it they build bond and relationships with friends, volunteer, maybe even still work, and travel. It has been found that more and older adults are working longer and stop working when they become ill or maybe when they die (Berger, 701).  Some other adults may work until the retirement age and then volunteer at a place of interest such as  local food bank a couple times a week or travel to different places of enjoyment. The level of intelligence or strength in adults do not automatically decrease as some may think. One may lose their strength over time and ability to complete tasks but not right away. Another way one who is older stays healthy is being active in religious events being involved politically. From observing my grandparents behavior when I was younger they were greatly involved in the community such as delivery meals to other older adults (meals on wheels), donating their time to putting together letters at a local foster and adoption agency (COBY’S) and events within their church. Seeing them being involved allowed me to gain a stronger understanding in what it is like for them to be retired not only having fun but contributing to society. My perception on older adults has changed while reading this chapter and understanding changes that may happen over time.