Alma is a 70-year-old woman, she identified herself as a "widow" and reported the following family composition in her home: 90-year-old mother, 90-year-old father, and a 65-year-old brother with alcohol problems. Alma and her husband never had children. She goes to social work services voluntarily. She reported no legal problems at the time of the interview. Alma reported a legal problem at the age of 18 for driving under the influence of alcohol. Alma reported having an income of $2,000 from a pension. Alma indicated: "When my husband died, my income was reduced, I lost my house and I cannot afford health insurance." She reported having lost her husband 10 months ago due to COVID 19. She mentioned: "I have anger with God", "my husband did not deserve to die, he was a good person." During the interview she identified a conflictive environment in her home. She narrated: "every day there are arguments over money and food," "sometimes I would like to disappear," "my brother calls me bipolar." She enjoys the following hobbies: "fishing, walking and reading." She mentioned "for four weeks all I have done is eat," "I haven't read anything for a month" and "I haven't answered my friends' calls." Alma reported no health conditions and mentioned that "I regularly attend my medical appointments." She reported the following: "I am a positive person, but the family situation overwhelms me," "I go to church and I have faith in God."
1. What stage of human development is Alma going through?



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