From the time we are born to the time we are adults and can take care of ourselves we have some kind of caregiver. It could be our parents, step-parents, grandparents, and etc. When people reach the later stages of their life their body begins to break down so they need someone to help take care of them. We don’t realize this as children we just know our guardians will be there for us. As we get older they also get older and begin this process. So since they took care of us when we were young it is only right we take care of them when they are elderly. When I reach the age of 80 hopefully I have done well by the people I know so that they will take care of me.
What we are looking for during this time is social support. Newman and Newman …show more content…
adults ages 75 and older own their own homes. (c.l.) When I am in this age group this is one the things I would like to have. It would make me feel more secure in the social group and more comfortable as I enjoy my last years in this world. Newman and Newman (2014) found data saying among adult’s ages 75-84 only 53% live with a spouse, the others live alone or with other people (c.l). I believe this is because of divorce or that the person’s spouse has passed away. For me I hope to still be living with my spouse and enjoy happiness together. This reminds me of my grandfather who in the last years of his life lived alone. Even though me and my family lived close by and would always visit and drive him to the store or appointments I believe it would have been even better for him if he lived with his spouse or perhaps even with …show more content…
When I am around 80 years old the best thing I could have is my health both physically and mentally. Not only does this benefit me so that I could live longer and happier. It would also benefit those in my social group as well. If I am in good shape at this age this allows me to spend more time with my children and grandchildren in less stressful situations. Everyone has problems and stuff to deal with in their lives so it could get stressful having to always bring someone to the doctor’s or the store. If I’m in top form health wise this allows me to do these tasks myself and spend time with my family in fun situations such as vacations or parties. Doing this I will also be able down knowledge I have with them easier. Furthermore I will have to the ability to teach things by showing rather than just telling. Doing this will allow a less stressful learning situation and a happier outcome. My biggest fear is living my last days in a retirement home. Newman and Newman (2014) define this as a location offering housing and medical, preventive health and other services to the people who live there. There is also a community-based long-term health care center which gives these same services to those who are chronically ill (c.l). It is my hope I will be able to live out my elder hood in my own home surrounded by my loved ones happy and healthy as I can be at that
What we are looking for during this time is social support. Newman and Newman …show more content…
adults ages 75 and older own their own homes. (c.l.) When I am in this age group this is one the things I would like to have. It would make me feel more secure in the social group and more comfortable as I enjoy my last years in this world. Newman and Newman (2014) found data saying among adult’s ages 75-84 only 53% live with a spouse, the others live alone or with other people (c.l). I believe this is because of divorce or that the person’s spouse has passed away. For me I hope to still be living with my spouse and enjoy happiness together. This reminds me of my grandfather who in the last years of his life lived alone. Even though me and my family lived close by and would always visit and drive him to the store or appointments I believe it would have been even better for him if he lived with his spouse or perhaps even with …show more content…
When I am around 80 years old the best thing I could have is my health both physically and mentally. Not only does this benefit me so that I could live longer and happier. It would also benefit those in my social group as well. If I am in good shape at this age this allows me to spend more time with my children and grandchildren in less stressful situations. Everyone has problems and stuff to deal with in their lives so it could get stressful having to always bring someone to the doctor’s or the store. If I’m in top form health wise this allows me to do these tasks myself and spend time with my family in fun situations such as vacations or parties. Doing this I will also be able down knowledge I have with them easier. Furthermore I will have to the ability to teach things by showing rather than just telling. Doing this will allow a less stressful learning situation and a happier outcome. My biggest fear is living my last days in a retirement home. Newman and Newman (2014) define this as a location offering housing and medical, preventive health and other services to the people who live there. There is also a community-based long-term health care center which gives these same services to those who are chronically ill (c.l). It is my hope I will be able to live out my elder hood in my own home surrounded by my loved ones happy and healthy as I can be at that