Aging happens at different paces among all people, no two are alike. However, there are steps and strategies that can be used to increase the chances of a person aging successfully. The SOC model of aging is essentially implementing these types of strategies in order to reap more benefits through the aging process, all while minimizing any sort of losses. This will provide longevity for most, if there is a potential plan in place. Some things are not fully in your control (such as socio-cultural factors), and that can contribute to a decline in positive aging (Baltes, 1996). SOC stands for: Selection, optimization, and compensation.
Selection mainly refers to the direction of where you want to go throughout the aging process. The direction …show more content…
While certain elements are uncontrollable, compensation is the key to maintaining the high-level of functioning. Compensation is determining which internal and external resources you still have available, and using loss-based selection to establish new goals based on those factors (Baltes, 1996). In a manner or speaking, it is similar to recycling; using resources over and over, then changing for more desirable goals.
I have learned a lot during the course of this credit, and I have learned to be more understanding when it comes to the elderly. I used to be really frustrated, and will admit to having unreasonable feelings towards them when frustrated. I realize things like reaction time and hearing are more scientifically-determined, and they cannot be controlled for the most part. One plan I have is to regularly incorporate hand-eye coordination tasks into my routine, because the practicing if such tasks will reduce the decline. One of the most important (for remaining independent) aspects to me is driving. Andary, Z.
Selection mainly refers to the direction of where you want to go throughout the aging process. The direction …show more content…
While certain elements are uncontrollable, compensation is the key to maintaining the high-level of functioning. Compensation is determining which internal and external resources you still have available, and using loss-based selection to establish new goals based on those factors (Baltes, 1996). In a manner or speaking, it is similar to recycling; using resources over and over, then changing for more desirable goals.
I have learned a lot during the course of this credit, and I have learned to be more understanding when it comes to the elderly. I used to be really frustrated, and will admit to having unreasonable feelings towards them when frustrated. I realize things like reaction time and hearing are more scientifically-determined, and they cannot be controlled for the most part. One plan I have is to regularly incorporate hand-eye coordination tasks into my routine, because the practicing if such tasks will reduce the decline. One of the most important (for remaining independent) aspects to me is driving. Andary, Z.