2. Conduct an assessment on how your subject has aged. Do you think that your subject has aged successfully? Describe why or why not. Yes, I think that my subject H.J. has aged successfully because she keeps herself active. She participates in daily exercise and she is not sedentary. H.J. is able to assist her sister daily with bathing, household chores and going to the grocery store. Doing these daily activities provide her with additional exercise. Everyday H.J. takes vitamin D and calcium supplements to assist with osteoporosis prevention. But, my subject H.J. has to work on losing weight because this can have a serious impact on her health and quality of life. What qualities can you identify that have contributed to your interviewee’s successful aging? Is this consistent with the current research? If so, how? If not, what are the differences? The qualities that contribute to successful aging of my interviewee H.J. include her regular daily exercise ritual. This assists H.J. from a sedentary lifestyle, atrophy of muscles and reduction in muscle strength and mass (Eliopoulos, 2014). The research found as older adults participate in a regular physical activity, they are less likely to show physical declines (Kerz, Teufel, & Dinman, 2013). Interacting with her family members and socializing while she is on vacation assists with maintaining an active lifestyle. Research has found that participating in social engagement increases the quantity and quality of an adult’s
Questioning is a method of testing knowledge by asking the learner a series of questions related to the performance criteria. It is important that the assessor plans the questions beforehand, ensuring that open questions are used, and identifies the means of recording them, whether it be written; voice recorded or videoed. Questioning can be a very useful assessment method used alongside other methods. With observation, in particular, ‘what if’ questions can be used for evidence that might be hard to obtain, for example.
Throughout the semester we have tried to understand individual choice and individual experiences in the context of social forces and constraints, and the patterning of experience by location in the social structure. Present your understanding of this very sociological perspective. Use examples and readings to support your position. Illustrate your points by referring to a specific phenomenon.
Keeping yourself healthy emotionally, physically, and spiritually will help you build; develop a happy, productive life. Studies were done and it was found that people who volunteer, go to church, or belong to a club are more likely to have better health than people who don't engage in social activities on a routine basis. This information that I read I found to be very interesting only because I guess I
“Today, it is common knowledge that exercise is the equivalent of a drug that prevents and treats cardiovascular disease (1).” Therefore, it is essential that individuals strive to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 3-5 times a week. In today’s society, the end goal of exercise is often physical attractiveness rather than bodily health. The media is oversaturated with unrealistic ideals that push people to work towards dangerously low body weights. These ideals, however can only offer temporary satisfaction. The process of aging occurs in all individuals, regardless of fitness level. Physical attractiveness
the way we are can be challenging and aging, even so much more. Taking care of the physical
My grandmother, who is in her 80s, is very active and still quite healthy. She says that she maintains her health by taking regular walks, caring for herself (making her own meals, doing her own laundry, etc.), and playing Mah Jong (to keep her brain running). One thing that makes her different from my other grandma is that she is always living with other people, be it my family or my aunt’s family. This makes it so that she has people to talk to, people to converse with. It keeps her happy after my grandpa died. I think that that is a crucial ingredient of the elixir of longevity. (123 words)
The article, Exercise Program for Older Adults Improves Health and Catches on Around the Country, goes into depth about a program managed by senior services in Seattle, Washington, pertaining to a study on the elderly and the benefits of physical activity. Aging studies have found that people grow old at different rates, but it is inevitable that at some point there will be a decline in endurance, flexibility, balance and strength that occurs from natural aging. This natural occurrence has the possibility of leading to several negative impacts such as diminished independence and vitality which can lead to depression as well as increasing the likelihood of a disabling injury. After years of researching the positive benefits of physical activity, The University of Washington’s Health Promotion Research Center, a CDC Prevention Research Center (PRC), decided that they wanted to offer an exercise program in the setting of a community center. They thought it was wise to offer this program in a community based location like a senior center to promote dissemination and
Aging adults who are socially active and maintain or increase their interactions with others as they age have a slower progression of health declines than elderly people who become less socially engaged over time. These aging adults who are
Health and fitness is an extremely important part of an individual’s life. The lifestyle choices we decide upon directly correlate to our life expectancy and the things we are able to experience before we die. Putting physical activity at the top of our priority lists will gift us with better health, a higher quality of life, and longevity. Unhealthy behaviors, like living a sedentary life, will precipitate premature aging and increase, for the worst, our physiological age. To live the vibrant life we all want, being active every day is a must.
Aging causes structural and functional changes in brain. As aging population has become a burden, it is essential to study aging brain aiming to maintain cognitive integrity. Previous studies indicated that young blood improves the function of stem cells in organs including brain by heterochronic parabiosis model. However, data is lacking whether regeneration or beyond occurs by this model. The authors Villeda et al., hypothesized that aged animal exposed to young blood can counteract aging process and rejuvenate brain cognitive function. Therefore, the authors conducted research to examine within molecular, structural, functional, and cognitive aspects.
Most adults work over the threshold of retirement age or until they’re disabled. It becomes extremely important for older adults to have relationships with family and friends. Physical and mental health according to the psychology and aging reading assignment states that they affect each other. Medical problems have been linked to higher rates of depression and may compromise a person's immune system. Interactions with family and friends can reduce depression. Grandparents usually find joy and seeing their grandchildren. Grandparents may even help their children by becoming a caregiver to their grandchildren after retirement. Although the physical and social aspects may take its toll on the older adult, it still remains to be a potential for emotional fulfillment for older adults to have their grandchildren around. As we get older sometimes we have to depend on others such as our children to help us with our daily activities. Our children begin to take on the role we once had and taking care of them. However, it is still important that older people make choices for as long as they are capable of doing so. In the article, Physical Changes of Aging highlights the changes the body may begin to experience due to aging. Bones and muscles may become stiff resulting in pain and a decrease in mobility that affect activities once did frequently. It's more important to have an adequate diet, rest, and exercise during this time to prevent injury. Results of older people
The purpose of our health fair event is to educate and encourage older adults to remain active in their daily lives. Physical health is beneficial throughout one’s entire lifespan. Incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine will prevent chronic disease, improves their overall mood, and lowers their chances of injury (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 5). As we go through the aging process, our bodies require us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Moderate exercise is favorable for people of all ages. Elderly people living with chronic illnesses can also participate in moderate physical activity. Medical conditions, such as dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure can all be improved by including regular exercise into an individual’s routine (Chronic Illnesses, PowerPoint).
The first step in improving the elderly in society is keeping them in good health through exercising. As claimed by Robert Gingold, “Increasing physical activity by starting an exercise program or simply becoming more active as part of the daily routine can have a profound effect on fitness, vitality, and length of life. Fit people are stronger, more mobile, and more energetic. A number of illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis are prevented by exercise. It also improves emotional and psychological health, with fitter people having a more positive outlook on life and higher self esteem ” (Gingold 14). As long as exercising have a part in a
Successful aging is a dynamic process in accordance to the outcome in personal development and growth. The individual also shows the ability to learn from past experiences to cope with present circumstances while maintaining a realistic sense of self. Successful aging is viewed as a psychosocial aspect, biomedical or a combination of the two. Biomedical theory focuses on absence of chronic diseases and risk factors, health, level of physical functioning, performance, mobility, cognitive functioning and level of independency. Psychosocial model emphasizes life satisfaction, sense of self, social participation and functioning, relationships, level of ability in social role functioning, participation in society, outlook of life, coping and adaptive strategies, etc. Other views include learning new things, life expectancy, accomplishments, financial security, neighborhood, physical appearance, productivity, sense of humor, sense of purpose, and spirituality.
Have you ever thought about how long you want to live? If so, what is your plan for living a long and healthy life? There are so many factors that can stop you from living a full life. People associate physical fitness with the younger generation but it is just as important for older adults. As people age their balance decreases. When someone’s balance has decreased the risks of falls are increased and their mobility is limited. If a person was physically active in their youth years will it have an impact on their health in the later years of life? If an older adult does physical activity most days of the week will their health be positively impacted? If a person is healthy in their youth years I think it will carry over into their later years of life. Which will then have a positive effect on the body as an older adult and can result into a healthier life.