Loss Of Independence Research Paper

Early on in life, one strives to reach a state of independence. From living at home with parents, abiding their rules and partaking in the activities that they decide, all a child wants to be is independent. When independence is reached, although scary at first, it is finally a sense of freedom. From this point on and for the most part in life, one is independent in regards to making important life decisions, carrying out activities of daily living as well as instrumental activities of daily living such as; bathing, cooking, shopping, and dating. When independence is compromised, whether it is related to primary aging such as losing strength or secondary aging such as becoming ill, it can cause many feelings of despair. Dependence may require for their activities of daily living to be carried out by a secondary caregiver such as a family member or personal support worker. …show more content…
The transition from independence to dependence, which they have already become familiar with in childhood, may take a toll on their mental health. Dependence may play a very strong role in aging that leads to one realizing the truth, that they are truly growing older. There are many ways that this loss of independency can impact an individual as this dependence may cause a loss in privacy, the assumption that they are a burden on family members, and a lost sense of individuality. Researchers have carried out studies comparing the loss of independence in relation to their mental health for the purpose of determining at what point they are affected by dependence and the type of psychological impact it has on each