Psychosocial developmental tasks

What psychosocial developmental tasks is the daughter likely facing? Lois’s daughter Sharon is 46 years old and lives with two teenagers and a younger school-age child as a single parent. Her mother and stepfather are becoming frailer. She lives an hour away from Lois and Phil and she works full time in real estate.

She says to you "I worry so much about my mother and Phil. Sometimes they seem to be doing well and they go out to eat or something. Next time I talk to them, she is giving him a tough time about taking her medicines or getting dressed. I already have my hands full with the kids.

Consider Sharon’s situation and respond to these questions.

1. What psychosocial developmental tasks is the daughter likely facing?

2. How would you determine if Sharon is reaching these developmental milestones? What information would prove or disprove this to you?

3. What physiological changes would you expect Sharon to manifest? 4. What are some health promotion activities you would suggest to Sharon to promote nutrition, exercise, and stress management?