Another theory within the symbolic interaction perspective is , based on the idea that successful personal development throughout the life course and subsequent mastery of the challenges associated with everyday life are based on the components of choice, enhancements and at least some rewards.

selective optimization with compensation theory

Explanation:

This theory by Baltes(1990) in symbolic interaction perspective suggests that as individuals get older they seem to try to get the best results from the most little efforts. In other words, an older elderly person with physical limitations seeks to optimize his gains as much as possible while putting as much little effort as is possible(within his physical ability) to compensate for other losses or range of goals that may not have been accomplished.