Promote Healthy Aging

Nursing is constantly evolving and adapting to the current population, and with the elderly population increasing exponentially, nurses are inevitably affected by these changes. The baby boomers are getting older, changing healthcare as they go. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those who are ages 65 and older are expected to increase 17% by 2020. By the recent demographics shift, nursing practice is affected as there becomes a greater need for nurses to be able to guide those who suffer with multiple chronic conditions, specialize in geriatrics, and also care for the mental health of the elderly.

Dr. Murray works at Harvard for the School of Public Health and also studies the aging in the United States and their factors. His research has found that Asian American women who live in New Jersey live long then Native American men living in South Dakota because of Chronic Disease. Chronic disease is a long-lasting condition for human health that can for a lifetime. Chronic Disease is found in young and middle age men that have used tobacco or alcohol and have high blood pressure, low fruit and vegetable intake, and aren’t physical active. Wealthy people live longer than people in poverty because of their sources and health care they are provided with. Below median income Caucasian American living in rural area such as Minnesota, Iowa, North

Mrs. Maxine represents my archetypal view of the healthy "seasoned citizen." Maxine is a Caucasian female born in rural, Mullens, West Virginia in 1926. She is the only child of a Southern Baptist, "middle class" family. Joseph Hammond, her father, was a farmer. Her mother, Ruby, was a "full-time parent" and prided herself on "running the house." Maxine explained that farmers wife's were routinely responsible for the day-to-day operations of the household. Her Southern Baptist faith was complements of her parents and minister grandfather.

You CAN grow younger and one of the best anti-aging action steps is exercise. But 'use it or lose it' doesn't apply only to muscle fitness or sex. It also applies to the brain.

For some time, demographers have expressed concern that the first part of the 21st century would face a number of potential challenges due to an aging population. A number of methods to reduce the effects of time are thought to be new and innovative, when often; it is many tried and true methods that are the most efficacious. This is as important for medical specialists, geriatric caregivers, and even family caregivers those in the trenches who are faced with the daunting and daily tasks of helping to care for our aged ("Family Caregivers, 2010). They know that using physical activity to bolster biological reactions is one of these methods that work and now science has proven that certain chemicals are released when one is active, amused or happy that indeed, aid in learning, comprehension, and anti-aging (Harlin 2008). In the very core of human neurobiology, in fact, moving muscles from the arms, hands, and legs, even to the mouth (smiles) and diaphragm produces proteins that interact with neurochemicals to form some fantastic ways to enhance biological processes (Ratey 2008, 5).

There are several normal age related changes which most individuals will experience, two normal changes that come to mind are vision and hearing. In the area of vision loss some interventions that we as nurses may use "if in a hospital or nursing home, use some means to identify patients who are visually impaired and include visual impairment in the plan of care" (Touhy & Jett, 2016, p.138). Something that may patients have appreciated is increasing the font size on discharge papers. When it comes to hearing loss I tend to "reduce background noise (e.g. turn off the television, close the door" (Touhy & Jett, 2016, p.149). I also try to look directly at the patient that I am speaking

(1) Chapter 4: Managing chronic diseases and promoting well-being in old age (Improving the impact of promotion programs & Limitations of health promotion, p.161-164)

Studies have shown that counselling can improve the overall mental health and psychological well-being of senior’s. Counselling is a gateway resource to social involvement and support improving senior’s sense of belonging and purpose in life. In addition, counselling improves an elderly person’s ability to cope with stress, develop more optimistic attitudes, and stay active within their

One of my references focused on the idea of global aging, the expansion of living longer as an adult older than 60 years of age, every year at a rapid rate. It highlights the theory on how prolonged our elders have increased life expansion ever since the 1900s. According to the US Government's Administration on Aging, if this expansion of life continues by the year 2050, the percentage of older growing adults is expected to rise 25%. They were able to observe this increase since the 1900s using a longitudinal research method. The increase of lifespan in older adults could have bene modified by technology, education, and health. Technology is an example of how much we have discovered new scientific knowledge in our industry. Christina admitted

With aging there comes many issues that you might have to face, but there are also many benefits when you get to that point as well. Benefits that come with aging might include, you remembering the good things and forgetting the bad, you’re able to have less negativity in your life, and have a wiser perspective of life. With good things, there are also some not so good things such as social and emotional issues. Social issues that could develop include loneliness from losing a spouse, or long term friend, difficulty in not being as independent as you once was, and feeling as if you’re not as important to your children anymore. Emotional issues can include being alone, or having medical issues that could cause depression. Depression can impact

As we might expect it is no surprise that our billionaires are investing into innovations to expand the lifespan and prolong the aging process. No one wants to go through the process of aging and its repercussions it has on us cognitively and physically. It's intriguing to see how each entrepreneur has their own goal orientated aspect on creating a reverse or delay in this normal bodily process. The entrepreneur that sparked my interest was Craig Venter, his goal on trying to develop a human genome project that will be able to predict the diseases that lie ahead could have profound positive implements on society. As discussed in the book, certain diseases come forth as we age, some heredity. With this ability to scan the genes to predict diseases,

Most adults experience isolation from society, and friend and sometimes even from family. If they are living in home care or nursing home, they don’t go outside as much unless

I completely agree with the changes you’ll make to ensure a healthier aging process. I, myself am guilty of not applying enough sunscreen when I am out in the sun for a prolong amount of time, which in turn could increase my risk for skin cancer and wrinkles. In turn, like you, I will apply sunscreen when I am outside, directly in the sun, for a set amount of time. Smoking is a definitely a habit to avoid because it can cause all sorts of health issues in the lungs when one ages. Working out is something I have to work on as well, I don’t exercise as much as I should, but by working out 4-5 days a week I should age healthier in the long

There are six factors that the strength perspective believes that contributes to healthy aging. The first one is close personal relationships. Close relationships help the aging be able to talk about their problems and confided in one another. Another factor that effects aging is finances. Finances can lead to more sociable and active if they have a good income. Interests and hobbies lead to healthy aging because it helps people have a sense of identity. Self-identity improves aging by acceptance of one’s self. If you have an understanding of yourself, problems that come with aging are going to be less stressful. Looking toward the future helps prevent depression. The last factor is coping with crises. Coping helps eliminate stress

Changes in vision in older age is due to the stiffening of the lens making it difficult for elders to focus on closer subjects, the lens become denser as a result seeing in dark places very problematic, the number of nerve cells also decreases therefore impairing depth perception, and the eyes lubricate less hence makes the eyes dry. Having a well-lit rooms are a must, make sure to have bedside lamps and use nightlights in all hallways, stairways and bathroom. Remove clutter to avoid tripping, put everything in place like in a box, canister, or the storage room. Use contrasting colours in the kitchen for example slice dark coloured fruits or vegetables on a light coloured chopping board and vice versa to avoid accidents such as cuts. To make elderlies see and distinguish doors,