Cambio evolutivo, contextos e intervención psicoeducativa en la vejez

Abstract

This article studies the elderly from the evolutive perspective. It takes into account the life-span approach and the influence of developmental contexts in the evolutive change. The evolutive change undergone refers to the family, to the retirement and to the psychosocial and community context. Finally some reflexions are made regarding the psychoeducative intervention, starting from researches, take an optimistic perspective that emphasizes the relevant role of learning and education.