Cnl-530 Counselor Awareness Paper (Pdf) - 2023 - Grand Canyon University

This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-04-2023 14:20:41 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/186109933/CNL-530-Counselor-Awareness-Paperdocx/ Counselor Awareness: Working With The AgingMikel RosenboroGrand Canyon University, Department of CounselingCNL-530 Human Sexuality and Issues of AgingProfessor Afiya BursonJanuary 5, 2023This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-04-2023 14:20:41 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/186109933/CNL-530-Counselor-Awareness-Paperdocx/Numerous studies show that seniors are among the happiest age groups, dispelling the stereotype that aging is gloomy. According to Lebowitz, Niederehe (1992), self-reported happiness levels decrease with age until they rise again at age 40. Additionally, those who think becoming older is gloomy say it makes seniors grumpier. People who are unhappy in their younger years are likely to stay that way in their later years, and people with excellent dispositions also tend to stay that way as they get older. In other words, a person's attitude is determined by their unique personality rather than by their age. The majority of seniors are able to maintain their social connections, even if social isolation can be a concern for them, particularly those who have recently lost a spouse, have reduced mobility, or lack access to transportation. Seniors can maintain their social and emotional well-being by participating in activities and visiting with family