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Carefully read the case study below and respond to all related questions in your initial post. Provide support from a minimum of two scholarly sources:

Ling Zhang is a 75-year-old Chinese woman who currently resides in the Villages, a local older adult residential community. Ling is a retired high school foreign language (Mandarin) teacher, who moved into the Villages community 7-years ago after her husband, Yao, died. Ling and Yao were married for 52-years. Ling has continued teaching Tai Chi three days a week at the community recreational center, leading the Villages social activities committee, and chairing the annual Silver Bells Christmas party for community residents.

 Lately, Ling has been complaining of some generalized body aches and dizziness. Ling does not have any family. Her neighbors notice she has been missing from activities and events she usually attends. One of her neighbors notes the change came after Ling’s last doctor’s appointment. Ling has informed the Residential Manager, Jeff, that she will no longer teach the Tai Chi classes and is recommending he finds someone else to lead social activities and chair the annual Christmas party. Jeff asked Ling what brought about these changes? Ling responds she believes it is time for her to prepare for the next and final life stages. Ling is recommending her friend Jun, who is 66 years old, start teaching Tai Chi. Jun is an experienced Tai Chi instructor. Several weeks pass. Ling does not come out to socialize with her neighbors or friends anymore. Jun is concerned about Ling because all she does is sit holding her wedding photograph and stare out the window. Jun comes by to make sure Ling eats and has her basic needs met. Ling still does Tai Chi one to two times a week in the privacy of her home when she feels like it.

• According to Erik Erikson, what is the developmental task of older adulthood?
• Describe the activity theory of aging. How is the activity theory illustrated in the case study?
• Describe the continuity theory of aging. How continuity theory demonstrated in his case study?
• Describe the disengagement theory of aging. Explain which of Ling’s actions align with disengagement theory.
• Explain the free radical theory of aging. What recommendations could the AGPCNP make to Ling to help prevent free radical damage?
• What strategies based on aging theories could the AGPCNP employ to provide holistic, person-centered care to Ling?