roles and transitions
phases of retirement correct answers Remote- Future anticipation
Near- preparation fantasizing
Honeymoon- happiness and testing of fantasies
Disenchantment-letdown boredom
Reorientation-developing a realistic lifestyle
Stability-personal investment in meaningful activities
Termination-loss of role/return to work
Patterns of adjustment to widowhood Stage 1 correct answers Reactionary(First few
weeks)
-disbelief
-Anger
-searching for mate/ hallucinations
INTERVENTION
Support, validate, be available, listen
Patterns of adjustment to widowhood Stage 2 correct answers Withdrawal(First few
months)
-depression
-movement and cognition slow
-insomnia
INTERVENTION
Protect against suicide, monitor health status
Patterns of adjustment to widowhood Stage 3 correct answers Recuperation(Second 6
months)
-feelings of personal control begin to return
INTERVENTION
Support accustomed lifestyle patterns, assist in new activities
Patterns of adjustment to widowhood Stage 4 correct answers Exploration (Second
Year)
-individually begins new adventures, new roles
INTERVENTIONS
Prepare individual for unexpected reactions during anniversaries
Patterns of adjustment to widowhood Stage 5 correct answers Integration (Fifth year)
grief has been resolved in healthy manor
INTERVENTION