Not only does this condition impact the intensity and speed with which the normative physical changes occur, but it also creates more health problems. For instance, in the book, Mary Anne undergoes chemotherapy treatments and takes various medications which have physical consequences such as weight loss, mouth sores, constipation and a loss of energy (Schwalbe, 2012). In addition to physical well-being, another theme is the social aspect of Mary Anne’s life as an elderly woman. The author discusses Mary Anne’s relationships with the people involved in her life. A continuously occurring theme is Mary Anne’s relationship with her husband, middle-aged children, and grandchildren all of whom are associated with the different social roles the character has throughout her life. Thus, this paper will discuss the social aspects of Mary Anne’s life as an elderly woman and her family, in relation to the study of adult development and
Not only does this condition impact the intensity and speed with which the normative physical changes occur, but it also creates more health problems. For instance, in the book, Mary Anne undergoes chemotherapy treatments and takes various medications which have physical consequences such as weight loss, mouth sores, constipation and a loss of energy (Schwalbe, 2012). In addition to physical well-being, another theme is the social aspect of Mary Anne’s life as an elderly woman. The author discusses Mary Anne’s relationships with the people involved in her life. A continuously occurring theme is Mary Anne’s relationship with her husband, middle-aged children, and grandchildren all of whom are associated with the different social roles the character has throughout her life. Thus, this paper will discuss the social aspects of Mary Anne’s life as an elderly woman and her family, in relation to the study of adult development and