Personal Perspectives On Aging

Mrs Ann Smith is a seventy nine year old woman and she has several problems regarding her health and well-being in her elderly age. Many policies and legislation ensure the safety and well-being of the elderly such as Mrs Smith. Legislation and policies safeguard the elderly including Mrs Smith to receive the fair treatment of care and to stop discrimination and exclusion. Discrimination and exclusion is still prevalent today and within contemporary society the ageing population is rising, discrimination and exclusion could increase if it is not appropriately tackled by contemporary society today. There are numerous theories of ageing, some theories are disengagement theory, and the activity theory and these theories have developed key concepts and the effects of ageing on individuals and contemporary society today.

There are many factors that contribute to the vast differences in physical function in the aging adult. One of these factors is related to immunity. As we age our immunity progressively declines putting us at a high risk for disease and illness. While the decline is gradual it has the snowball effect. The elderly population is much more likely to be affected by these diseases and illnesses (Health, 2011). Disease is believed to accelerate aging biologically speaking (Spirduso, 2004).

Have you ever thought about what aging means to you and how will you age? Aging is unavoidable, it’s a stage of life almost everyone dreads going through because no one prepares you. Our bodies are constantly changing physically and biologically. There is a perception of no control when it happens. In 2014, Feldman defined aging in two categories. Primary aging or senescence is a slow and predetermined process presented by our genes. These genes set in motion body changes throughout various stages of life. Secondary aging is brought about through illness and poor health choices and mostly preventable, either through lifestyle changes or modern medicine. Many studies show a significant rise in the older population aged 65 and older by the year 2030 (Guralnik and Kritchevsky, 2010). This rapid increase in older adults brings about concern regarding an increase in age-related illness such as physical and cognitive impairments and the economic burden it will place on society and the individual. Therefore, it is beneficial to seek alternatives to lessen the burden and discover preventative measures to combat the aging process. I believe sickness is not a part of aging. It is a

In the last several decades, many have developed different beliefs and perspective on the process of aging. Their view on aging could have been influenced by their own age, gender, time, society, culture, and other countless factors. The purpose of this paper is to explore an older adult’s beliefs on aging by interviewing three people from different age group; an adolescent (ages 14-20), a middle-aged person (ages 45-60), and an older adult (age 70-100 or older). The people I interviewed are Christian (19-years-old African American male), Leroy (60-years-old Caucasian male), and Judy (74 years-old- Caucasian female). The participants were asked to answer six questions regarding of their belief on aging. Each interview lasted for

I hated when people asked, “What do want to do when you grow older?” That was a question I avoided as much as possible. I didn’t know what I wanted to do, and I just needed time to think about it, but then again, there was not enough time in the world for me to think about it. I liked everything the way it was, and I dragged this thought everywhere I went. What do I want to do when I grow older? The problem was that I had no clue. I didn’t even have an idea of what I liked to do, or what I was good at. That was my most hated topic. The future.

A resilience framework for understanding cognitive aging implies a search for factors that buffer against existing risk, enabling one to thrive in what might otherwise be adverse circumstances. The cascade of biological processes associated with senescence and a cultural context that does not take into account this biological imperative each

The key lives events that have influenced Helen’s relationships include losing of pleasure and comfort after the death of her husband (Plummer, Makris & Brocksen, 2014). However, what makes it a key event in my own perspective is Helen maintained that since the death of her husband, she has nobody “to talk to” even when Stephanie is home (Plummer et al., 2014). Another key life event that affected Helen was the many years of her happier marriage which was directly affected by death and being in love will give her feelings of a successful marriage (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016). On the other hand, being a widow has influenced the sense of her well-being making her face emotional and practical problems

First, the sample shows how a Sociology course, known as “Aging”, aided me in practicing my communication skills by using words only, but also aided me in obtaining more knowledge about “Aging” from my Professor, as well as from the author of the assigned book for this particular course. In addition, it allowed me to use my creative writing skills to take a reader on an elevator ride that consist of stops on each floor that taught a lesson of each chapter in the book.

As seen, daily exercise and staying active, a healthy diet, and avoiding substance abuse are common actions, across the board, that can be taken to aid in a healthier aging process. Furthermore, while there are many negative changes that take place during the aging process, it is important to understand that aging comes with great reward and benefits as

As individuals age changes occur physiologically that are part of normal aging. These changes occur in all organ systems and can impact an individual’s quality of life. The changes related to aging can be attributed to an individual’s genetic make up, lifestyle, physical activity, and dietary lifestyle. Being able to differentiate between normal changes in aging against disease process is important because it can help clinicians develop a plan of care (Boltz, Capezuti, Fulmer, & Zwicker, 2012). Creating an accurate plan of care for older adults will greatly impact their quality of life.

Scientists See Aging Cured,” explains how and why life expectancies will increase in the future. The author, Kate Kelland, references Aubrey De Grey’s predictions on aging, which is that there may be a large amount of medical control over it in the near future, with people going to their doctors for techniques such as gene therapies, stem cell therapies, and immune system stimulation to keep them healthier. De Grey says that age can be controlled better by repairing molecular and cellular damage before it becomes too harmful. The author explains how longer lifespans will mostly be a result of better overall

Throughout Unit 2 we have reviewed several aspects of the aging process. A big focus in this unit was the three psychosocial theories of aging. These three theories include the activity, continuity, and labeling theories.

“Transformative aging is the developmental plasticity or resilience that enables humans to deal with confusing pain and loss, contend with uncertainty, and create wholeness from the fragmentation that characterizes modern life” (Walker, 2002, p. 109). During the late adulthood phase of human development, individuals encounter a new set of crises. For instance, physically, some older adults face the threat of osteoporosis, arthritis, loss of weight and stature as, well as sensory loss. In addition, senior citizens are more susceptible to chronic illnesses, such as, diabetes and high blood pressure. Further, since their immune system has also been debilitated by age, they are prone to dangerous viral infections like the flu. However, the cognitive aspect of aging is by far the most distressing during this phase for many adults. It is at this stage that Alzheimer, an accelerated form of dementia, destroys a person’s memories forever.

“no single chronical timetable of human aging exists: we all age differently and in terms of change and development, there are more differences among older people than among younger people. Genetics, lifestyle and diseases, all affect the rate of ageing between all individuals”

Humanity has come a long way as we evolve and adapt to the changing environment. Through the years, we have managed to overcome several limitations, which in the past were nothing more than dreams. We succeeded in landing on the moon and communicating over long distance, yet there are still some boundaries we have yet to cross despite our best effort. Aging is an inevitable process of nature. While we cannot stop the ticking clock in our body, we have made it possible for aging to be delayed and relieved to a great extent through advance technology and modern governance. High-tech equipments and medications are available for the treatments of more illnesses as our understanding of medicine improves and governments nowadays are doing