Psychological changes: Everyone needs to have the cognitive abilities to get on with their daily life. However, as we age, these abilities may start to decline and may cause problems to the elderly. “These mental skills include awareness, information handling, memory and reasoning.” (CCACE, 2013). Memory loss is not a common part of growing older and it could be a sign that something is wrong. Problem solving at an older age may be more difficult as it may take them longer to make decisions. Ageism is a very serious form of discrimination against the elderly which affects their self-esteem. Older people are seen to be treated as lower class citizens that can't do anything for themselves and are lazy and unproductive. They are seen as insufficient and can’t do anything for themselves but in actual fact, they can do things for themselves but just need extra guidance or support.
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The study also found that age discrimination quickly leads to feelings of depression and stress and causes lowered mental health as well as lower self-rated health.” (Wentworth, 2011). Role changes within families can be hard on the elderly. They may have been the one to look after the grandchildren but now they might not be able to as they are getting older. Role changes may affect the elder as they may feel useless that they are unable to do tasks for themselves anymore and may find it hard to adjust to getting looked after by their children or
The study also found that age discrimination quickly leads to feelings of depression and stress and causes lowered mental health as well as lower self-rated health.” (Wentworth, 2011). Role changes within families can be hard on the elderly. They may have been the one to look after the grandchildren but now they might not be able to as they are getting older. Role changes may affect the elder as they may feel useless that they are unable to do tasks for themselves anymore and may find it hard to adjust to getting looked after by their children or