Aging-associated diseases

Eventually, as people age they experience different alterations in the body, and organ systems that can interfere with their everyday activities. (Hooyman, Kawamoto & Kiyak p.42). However, normal aging does not necessary mean that each individual will go through the same type of changes. There are changes that some elders experience, and others don’t. A typical change that people will experience as they age is physical changes for example, wrinkles…

twentieth century because the mortality rate has declined at all ages, causing life expectancy to increase” (2005:80). The rate of the U.S. population surviving into old age is quickly thriving and as it expands, “the older population itself is also aging, so the oldest portion of it is increasing the fastest” (2005:81). In addition, Longino states that “the old age “dependency…

older individuals looked at, the more positive aspects of the product for sale, further supporting the “age influenced positivity effect” is proven in diversified studies (Kim, Healey, Goldstein, Hasher, & Wiprzycka, 2008). It is widely respected in aging psychology that older adults are more connected to positive stimuli, documenting attention to memory tasks, reading emotions through facial expressions and images in addition to health and advertising (Carstensen & Mikels, 2005; Mather &…

In terms of healthy aging, as a nurse, I think there must be equal opportunities for immigrant as well as the natives to grow with the concept of age-friendly communities by enhancing the abilities and independence. Nurses should advocate for equal accessibility of health care services and support system for all elderly. Approach to aging people should be always positive without any prejudices and biases. After changing the mindset and perceive aging as a stage in our lives that can be as…

grandparents and a great grandmother. Even without extensive exposure to the aged population as a whole, it is clear to me that the aging process looks vastly different for every individual. I have also repeatedly observed that aging is not something to be fearful of, but can embraced beautifully. While there are some older adults that have seemingly mastered the art of aging gracefully, others are still struggling with…

Older adults have always played an important role in my life, which has led me to have a positive outlook on old age. When I think of old age, I see a wise individual who is eager to spend time with family and friends and enjoys giving back to the community in their free time. This is view is largely shaped by my grandparents, who each at different levels of physical decline, are still very active in the community. In recent years I have had the privilege of working and volunteering at Pembina…

emotional support are linked. There would be a positive environment on which the main focus is on the resident. Also the residents should be able to comfortable enough to enjoy every day is extremely important. “Community services to meet the needs of aging women are a potentially powerful mechanism for extending the years of living” (Coyle, 1997, p.…

the Human Communication Research journal, article What Does Successful Aging Sound Like? Profiling Communication About Aging, explains the study of how adults converse about aging and how this relates to a successful aging process (Gasiorek, Fowler, & Giles, 2015). The article is specialized to professional and scholarly audiences. This article is set for these two types of audiences because it discusses a study about aging at a college reading level. The audience could range from a…

more familiar with aging. The personal interests and hobbies might change as we grow older. For example, older women spend more time than before in sewing. My interviewee…

adults range in ages from sixty five upwards. Many people judge older adults by the stereotypes that are portrayed by the media. I have discussed why there is concern for older adults on media stereotypes, also how media stereotypes impact upon healthy aging and development and lastly how the Ministry of Health guidelines is impacting on the media stereotypes. Media stereotypes can affect a person who doesn’t have physical or mental health problems. Media stereotypes can make anyone think badly…