Case Study: A Comparison of Two Older Adults
Stephanie Manning
OT 626 The aging process is inevitable and yet the way in which an individual interprets or perceives the aging process can vary. Over time our body structures and cognitive capacities decline and it is in this decline where perspectives on life changes affect the overall successfulness of aging. The aging population now has the opportunity to live longer, happier lives. This increase in life expectancy is a product of culture which has illuminated progresses in science, technology, health care and wellbeing. There are challenges that are associated with living longer such as changes in social status, increased dependence, loss of roles and habits, and changes in life style. The …show more content…
has very few limitations that contribute to the aging process that hinder his participation in life’s activities. Due to H.W.’s progressive cervical kyphosis he is restricted in over the head activities. His balance and reaction time are also affected by his posture. This has potential to be a safety issue because H.W. lives alone. The OTPF reflects these limitations in terms of body structures and functions that may contribute to H.W.’s limitations. They are as follows: visual and vestibular impairments, joint mobility and stability limitations, involuntary movement reaction decline, and impaired gait patterns (OTPF, …show more content…
exhibits many limitations that are contributing to his inability to reach the CDC’s definition of successful aging. P.C. has recently lost a spouse and has declined rapidly stating that he has felt depressed ever since her passing. P.C. has become increasingly more dependent on the help of family and caregivers due to the early stages of dementia limiting his ability to function independently. P.C. has lost the label of being a cowboy and role of being the primary caretaker of his farm. With the loss of these roles he now maintains a sedentary life style. P.C. currently lives with his daughter and 3 young great-grandchildren. P.C.’s daughter now caretaker has taken over many of the roles and routines that P.C. once had which has further debilitated P.C.’s sense of wellbeing and decreased his motivation to participate in life’s activities. The following OTPF terms illustrate body structures and functions that may contribute to P.C.’s inability to achieve successful aging: impaired memory and orientation, unstable emotional state, and decreased energy and drive (OTPF,
Stephanie Manning
OT 626 The aging process is inevitable and yet the way in which an individual interprets or perceives the aging process can vary. Over time our body structures and cognitive capacities decline and it is in this decline where perspectives on life changes affect the overall successfulness of aging. The aging population now has the opportunity to live longer, happier lives. This increase in life expectancy is a product of culture which has illuminated progresses in science, technology, health care and wellbeing. There are challenges that are associated with living longer such as changes in social status, increased dependence, loss of roles and habits, and changes in life style. The …show more content…
has very few limitations that contribute to the aging process that hinder his participation in life’s activities. Due to H.W.’s progressive cervical kyphosis he is restricted in over the head activities. His balance and reaction time are also affected by his posture. This has potential to be a safety issue because H.W. lives alone. The OTPF reflects these limitations in terms of body structures and functions that may contribute to H.W.’s limitations. They are as follows: visual and vestibular impairments, joint mobility and stability limitations, involuntary movement reaction decline, and impaired gait patterns (OTPF, …show more content…
exhibits many limitations that are contributing to his inability to reach the CDC’s definition of successful aging. P.C. has recently lost a spouse and has declined rapidly stating that he has felt depressed ever since her passing. P.C. has become increasingly more dependent on the help of family and caregivers due to the early stages of dementia limiting his ability to function independently. P.C. has lost the label of being a cowboy and role of being the primary caretaker of his farm. With the loss of these roles he now maintains a sedentary life style. P.C. currently lives with his daughter and 3 young great-grandchildren. P.C.’s daughter now caretaker has taken over many of the roles and routines that P.C. once had which has further debilitated P.C.’s sense of wellbeing and decreased his motivation to participate in life’s activities. The following OTPF terms illustrate body structures and functions that may contribute to P.C.’s inability to achieve successful aging: impaired memory and orientation, unstable emotional state, and decreased energy and drive (OTPF,