Tornstam notes that not all elderly people who develop in the direction of gerotranscendence show all three signs (Tornstam, 2011).GEROTRANSCENDENCE THEORY Rebecka Fee 4Difference with other theoriesAn important difference compared to others theories that It should be noted that gerotranscendence does not form a basis in midlife reality and lifestyle as many theories do. Havehurt's (1953) activity theory suggested continuing the middle-aged lifestyle for as long as possible. Continuity theory (Haven, 1968) holds that personality and basic behavior patterns do not change. Erikson's psychodynamic theory of human development states that the individual looks back on life from within the same self. Gerotranscendence elders look back with a new/forward-looking vision of themselves and the world (Wadensten, 2007) (Tornstam, 2011). This new vision is a style of thinking aimed at the future and allows the elderly person to re-evaluate past events and place a new perspective on them. It allows oneself to continue the development process and become a fully mature individual (Tornstam, 2011). Conclusion Gerotranscendence theory is a developmental process that has a positive aspect