Harry Lo Vette: Life As An Older Adult

LIFE

HISTORY

PROJECT

By Lorraine Ward PSY 355 5/14/09

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract ……………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Life History Research ……………………………………………………………. 4-8

Works Sited Page ………………………………………………………………….. 9

Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………… 10- 15

Photo of Interviewee ……………………………………………………………. 16

ABSTRACT: This research delves into the special concerns of aging. I look at options that to

be explored to make life more satisfying for senior citizens. Harry Lo Vette was my

interviewee and his answers are similar to others his age, depending on

educational background, socioeconomic status, mental and physical health.

Programs need to be implemented for older adults and their families to discuss

the lifespan.

Lorraine Ward 5/1/2009
PSY 355 Life History Paper

I chose to do the life history interview. I interviewed my neighbor/family friend,
They are facing a different set of problems than their parents did. There is a higher rate of single parents, divorced, multiple marriages, extramarital activities, women that had entered the job force, and live in households where both parents were working (Giordano, pg. 411). This generation was more likely to have parents still alive and live close to them (Giordano, pg. 411). They are the recipients of advanced medical research, greater economic security, more open to alternative lifestyles, rising social security payments, and achieved higher levels of education (Giordano, pg. 412). Harry’s daughters are examples of how true this is. All three of them are teachers and that is a higher education than Harry