Paper on Values Theories of Aging Disengagement theory focuses on role loss among the elderly and how it functions for society, while activity theory focuses on gaining new roles.
Exchange theory emphasizes trade-offs that elderly make to gain status in our society.
For example, elderly people may give gifts to family members to maintain status or may take low paying jobs just to remain active. Driving Choose one of these activities to discuss. Describe each theory as it relates to the activity.