One proposed expansion of Erikson's last stage includes the concern of

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Erikson's last stage is typically described as "ego integrity vs. despair," but some propose an additional stage of "body transcendence vs. body preoccupation." This stage involves the individual coming to terms with physical limitations and mortality, and either focusing on activities that transcend the body (such as spirituality or creativity) or becoming preoccupied with physical decline and death.

One Proposed Expansion of Erikson's Last Stage Includes the Concern