Aging

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…

old people have a great impact on society. After all this explanations these theories and factors we can tell that more important "successful aging," which determines how best to proceed should be aging, using modern achievements in medicine and gerontology. The concept of "successful aging" as a combination of the following factors that must accompany aging: 1. Low probability of disease or disability.2. High capability of learning and physical activity. 3. Active participation in community…

The demographics of the United States have continued to change over the last ten years. During the next two decades, the aging population stands to significantly increase as the baby boom population transitions into the senior population. In 2011, the first of the baby boomers began entering the age of 65. The last of the baby boomers will turn 65 in 2030. In 2012, those 65 and older made up 13.7% of the total population. The US population is beginning to see a significant growth in the…

The Changing Demographics of Aging Seniors in America America’s senior population is experiencing considerable growth: By the year 2030, it is projected that there will be roughly 72 million seniors living in the United states, or about 1 in every 5 people (Ortman 6). The oldest of the Baby Boomers became a part of the over 65 segment in 2011, and will continue to age and add to the senior population over the next 20 years (Frey 28). This increase in senior population will significantly affect…

The aging process constitutes of gradual decline in physiological vigour and an increased susceptibility to age related disease. The protean content of “successful aging” emerged in the middle of twentieth century. The work of MacArthur Foundation Research Network on successful aging provided a basis for changing the manner in which aging is viewed. Prior to this aging was viewed mainly in two dimensional aspects as either pathological…

showing its limitation. Before discussing the characteristics of the aging process, and the main theories to apply, it is important to distinguish between physiological aging and diseases related to aging. The aging phenomenon is multifactorial, which affects all levels of biological organization, from molecules to physiological systems. Life expectancy…

The process of aging raises causes of concern due to the increased risk of disease, and reduction of function ability and all around health. What if there was a way to increase longevity and health management as our bodies undergo this transition? Through the advancement of geroscience, these possibilities can now become reality. Geroscientists specifically explore the relationship between aging and diseases. There is a significant amount of evidence linking the cellular process our bodies go…

In align to the productive aging assumption, that older Americans can and should work more, legislators have also shown their interest in rising the eligibility age as high as 70 for the Social Security benefits (Rho, 2010). However, a study by Anthony Bonen (nd) presented evidence that rejects the assumption that older Americans are physically and mentally capable to work for pay in their later life. Whilst, Johnson (2004, p.55) cautions that “policymakers should provide an adequate safety net…

Healthcare workers have to focus on both how to care for the aging population and how an aging healthcare workforce will affect services rendered. These changes in health status, increased life expectancy and a larger population aged 65 and older sets significant changes to the overall Medicare program. Researchers predict that…

Canada’s aging population Michaela 9D Canada’s aging population is causing a big problem for the economy right now and further into the future. In Canada there are more people over the age of 64 then under the age of 15, casing the younger population to pay for the pensions of the elderly. By the time current 14 year olds turn 22 they will be paying into the economy like every other working person in Canada. But, by the time that happens every two people working will be…