There have been many ways to categorize the ages of individuals in late adulthood. Three categories Young–old (65-84) oldest-old (85- 99) centenarians (100+) Ego-integrity vs. ego despair : - Process of looking back over one’s life, evaluating it and coming to terms with it. Redefinition of self vs. preoccupation with work role: - Theory that states that those in old age must redefine themselves in ways that do not relate to their work roles or occupations. Body transcendence vs. body preoccupation: - A period in which people must learn to cope with and move beyond changes in physical capabilities as a result of aging. Ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation: - The period in which people must come to grips with their coming death.