“…Many studies of the elderly, particularly those investigating adaptation to illness, fail to take into account the relationships among age, physical health, and psychological well-being (Burkhardt, Woods, Schulz, & Ziebarth, 1989;Laborde & Powers, 1980 Roberts et al, 1987). Yet, there is empirical evidence of age-related changes in functional health, adjustment to illness, adaptation, and psychological resources (Diener, 1984;Reed, 1986Reed, , 1991 Ryff, 1989).…”