Individuals who understand and accept that aging is natural are more tolerant than those who live in denial. As adults approach the end of their lives, some face decisions about living arrangements, care options, and making wills. Those who view their lives as meaningful are not as focused on death as those who are. According to Erickson's theory, he believes that older people face integrity and despair. Some people reflect on past achievements while others only look at their mistakes and failures. Erickson had a theory that mind over matter. In fact, those that are triggered by the loss of a spouse or terminal illness are the ones that deal with despair. Human and growth, development in late adulthood. As long as people age, older adults will depend on their loved ones to support them and meet their needs. needs. According to Maslow's theory, he believed that all individuals need to feel secure in their emotions, their intellect and in their daily journey through life. In (1943), Maslow noted that people are motivated to satisfy certain needs based on the level of their desire. However, Erickson taught individuals facing their problems in advance. Both theorists knew that emotions would cause a person to think positively or negatively depending on their experience.