INTRODUCTION
In current society, people are living longer and number of older people is
increasing with age related diseases and condition such as dementia,
depression, loneliness and social isolation. (Gustafson & Olofession 2012).
Societal debate and how this can be managed should be focused on
opportunities and resources that can be utilized to improve the journey of
ageism in aged care facilities. The usefulness of understanding any
Psychosocial Theory depends upon its ability to describe and predict the
range and its limits of aging. In this essay model of Gerotranscendence
(GT) will clearly described and critically evaluated. The theory of GT will be
compared and contrasted with another development model that includes …show more content…
The process involves
development and understanding in which it assist people in changing their
basic conceptions about ageing, resulting in a shift in their definition of
reality. Gabriel(2001) stated that the theory of GT offers a new paradigm
both for a development shift in the daily lives of older people. This brings
my understanding that in the process of GT, a person might experience a
redefinition of self and their relationships with others, as well a new
understanding of their existence on this earth. It also gives a chance for
human beings to shift their perspective, from a materialistic and rational
view of world to more cosmic and transcendental one. This again emphasis
that according to this GT theory, person who understanding and develops
towards may experience a series of changes. This development thinking
towards GT can be activated or brought in by some type of crises and grief,
but culture elements can also facilitate or affects the process. Tornstam
(1966a) pointed out that staff in elder care, though their caring actions …show more content…
Various theories
challenges current practice in gerontology nursing sometimes psyosocial.
Nursing in aged care should be able to understand and describe
psycosocial theories of aging which becomes theoretical foundation on
which to deliver nursing care to older people in their ageing process.
It is natural to understand different type of theories and understand the
difference between the theory of gerotranscendence and other theories of
aging. It seems GT theory is different from other theories of because it
explains the reality somewhat different from the middle age reality and
lifestyle for example so this theory clearly state that there are no
differences between middle-aged and old people, with the except health
related issues. This brings my understanding implies a development theory
which includes new definition of reality. Another example is Disengagement
connects with social withdrawals, GT associates positively with social
activity. Another comparison is from high degree of GT, the individual
In current society, people are living longer and number of older people is
increasing with age related diseases and condition such as dementia,
depression, loneliness and social isolation. (Gustafson & Olofession 2012).
Societal debate and how this can be managed should be focused on
opportunities and resources that can be utilized to improve the journey of
ageism in aged care facilities. The usefulness of understanding any
Psychosocial Theory depends upon its ability to describe and predict the
range and its limits of aging. In this essay model of Gerotranscendence
(GT) will clearly described and critically evaluated. The theory of GT will be
compared and contrasted with another development model that includes …show more content…
The process involves
development and understanding in which it assist people in changing their
basic conceptions about ageing, resulting in a shift in their definition of
reality. Gabriel(2001) stated that the theory of GT offers a new paradigm
both for a development shift in the daily lives of older people. This brings
my understanding that in the process of GT, a person might experience a
redefinition of self and their relationships with others, as well a new
understanding of their existence on this earth. It also gives a chance for
human beings to shift their perspective, from a materialistic and rational
view of world to more cosmic and transcendental one. This again emphasis
that according to this GT theory, person who understanding and develops
towards may experience a series of changes. This development thinking
towards GT can be activated or brought in by some type of crises and grief,
but culture elements can also facilitate or affects the process. Tornstam
(1966a) pointed out that staff in elder care, though their caring actions …show more content…
Various theories
challenges current practice in gerontology nursing sometimes psyosocial.
Nursing in aged care should be able to understand and describe
psycosocial theories of aging which becomes theoretical foundation on
which to deliver nursing care to older people in their ageing process.
It is natural to understand different type of theories and understand the
difference between the theory of gerotranscendence and other theories of
aging. It seems GT theory is different from other theories of because it
explains the reality somewhat different from the middle age reality and
lifestyle for example so this theory clearly state that there are no
differences between middle-aged and old people, with the except health
related issues. This brings my understanding implies a development theory
which includes new definition of reality. Another example is Disengagement
connects with social withdrawals, GT associates positively with social
activity. Another comparison is from high degree of GT, the individual