Compare and contrast the cultural practices as related to family, use of social and medical services, use of alternative medicine and of Hispanic and Native Americans Elders; African American and Asian elders.
Some of the similarities between these four races are that both the Native American and the Asian seek help from within their cultures. When it comes to the caring of each of these cultures, they all seem to care for elders within their cultures. As we have read about each when it comes to caring for their elders they rely within their cultures, if needed they find outside help. The Hispanics and Native American’s are similar in that they create bonds between the different generations. Grandparents in these cultures spend time with their …show more content…
The Asian’s have good health in general, whereas the African American have more health issues. The Hispanic groups have a greater rate of diabetes compared to African American people. The Asian culture compared to the African Americans or Hispanics have a poverty rate that is closer to the rate of whites.
Provide a brief description of the three models of successful aging.
Rowe and Kahn’s Model of Successful Aging They define successful aging as having three main components, which include low probability of disease and disease related disability, active engagement with life and high cognitive and physical functional capacity (Rowe & Kahn, 1997). They state that all three are relative when it comes to a successful aging. The onset of physical decline or disability means that the person has aged unsuccessfully according to Rowe and Kahn’s model.
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114). In this model, people often dace losses and physical distress as they age, however those who age successfully engage in activities that optimize their ability. A model that is successful aging must allow a person to deal and cope with disabilities, illnesses, and genetic diseases (Novak, pg. 114).
A Life Course Model of Successful Aging Elder people wanting to come into their 60’s feeling and looking like they are in their 40s can describe the Life Course Model. In order for them to be able to do this there are three things that they would need as stated in our text written by Mark Novak (year), the first is to preserve their health, the second is to do as little damage to their bodies and the third is to strengthen what they can strengthen (pg. 114). The model remains largely on the elderly person’s power. If one wants longer life expectancy when they are older, they need to start when they are younger.
Explain why retirement options are different for the minority individuals than they are for the dominant white
Some of the similarities between these four races are that both the Native American and the Asian seek help from within their cultures. When it comes to the caring of each of these cultures, they all seem to care for elders within their cultures. As we have read about each when it comes to caring for their elders they rely within their cultures, if needed they find outside help. The Hispanics and Native American’s are similar in that they create bonds between the different generations. Grandparents in these cultures spend time with their …show more content…
The Asian’s have good health in general, whereas the African American have more health issues. The Hispanic groups have a greater rate of diabetes compared to African American people. The Asian culture compared to the African Americans or Hispanics have a poverty rate that is closer to the rate of whites.
Provide a brief description of the three models of successful aging.
Rowe and Kahn’s Model of Successful Aging They define successful aging as having three main components, which include low probability of disease and disease related disability, active engagement with life and high cognitive and physical functional capacity (Rowe & Kahn, 1997). They state that all three are relative when it comes to a successful aging. The onset of physical decline or disability means that the person has aged unsuccessfully according to Rowe and Kahn’s model.
The SOC Model of Successful …show more content…
114). In this model, people often dace losses and physical distress as they age, however those who age successfully engage in activities that optimize their ability. A model that is successful aging must allow a person to deal and cope with disabilities, illnesses, and genetic diseases (Novak, pg. 114).
A Life Course Model of Successful Aging Elder people wanting to come into their 60’s feeling and looking like they are in their 40s can describe the Life Course Model. In order for them to be able to do this there are three things that they would need as stated in our text written by Mark Novak (year), the first is to preserve their health, the second is to do as little damage to their bodies and the third is to strengthen what they can strengthen (pg. 114). The model remains largely on the elderly person’s power. If one wants longer life expectancy when they are older, they need to start when they are younger.
Explain why retirement options are different for the minority individuals than they are for the dominant white