Technology and Older Adults It is commonly believed that older people are uncomfortable with new forms of technology and that they are more resistant to using technology than are younger people. This belief often places older people at a disadvantage, because designers fail to consider older people as a potential user group when designing technology, both software and hardware (Parsons, Terner, & Kersley, 1994). Another misconception is that the elderly are unable to learn new skills. Older people are
in a health and human services setting would be older adulthood. Older adults have been born and developed within a different generation which means it can be hard for someone like me to connect with their beliefs, language and culture. Older adults often have a lot of experience which can be intimidating. Their levels of experience could then lead to them not valuing my opinion and service that I am providing. Most times that I talk to older adults I am listening as I attempt to absorb as much of
Unit 8: Occupational Engagement of the Older Adult Older adults are the fastest growing population today (Cronin & Mandich, 2016). It is important to investigate older adult’s engagement in occupations as they continue to serve as active and valuable members of society. Observing occupational engagement among older adults leads to insights about the occupations that serve important for an enriched quality of life (Nilsson, 2006). According to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF),
factors that will be discussed later on in this paper. When we think about factors that have an influence on older adults and how their life may be affected, we must consider the different social institutions while analyzing influences from social factors, cultural factors, and personal values. Abuse to older adults, stereotyping and informal care and technological advancements that affect older adults are the three topics that will be discussed in this reflection. Furthermore, will connect the three topics
on in each others lives (Fowler, 2009). When older adults are coming from a low socioeconomic and low education background, they are more likely to have a stronger emotional bond with their family and less likely to suffer from some sort of chronic illness (Lowenstein et al., 2007). Like mentioned before, when parents are coming from poor health, low education and no recent moves, they are more likely to have a close family bond with both their adult children and their siblings (Hank, 2007). The
dealing with polypharmacy in older adults, whether in a home healthcare, acute or assisted living setting, the nurse has a large role in helping to identify a problem. According to the Brown article “Nurses in particular play an important role in education, monitoring and advocating” for elderly patients with five or more prescriptions. They can help with strategies to fix or alleviate the stress of multiple prescriptions on the older population. Polypharmacy in older adults affects everything from the
Older adults are portrayed in movies, television shows, and novels all the time. This widespread depiction of older adults in the media consequently affects the society’s perception of aging. Thus, as a nurse, it is essential to recognize which traits and characteristics rendered on screen are mirrored in real life, and which are mere myths. The purpose of this paper is to explore the life of a movie character, analyze the different factors influencing his aging, and review his lifestyle in terms
retirement age and is looking to raise the retirement age (Minichiello, Browne, & Kendig, 2000), from 65 to at least 70, to ensure financial stability for all in the long term (Novac et al., 2014). From the elimination of a mandatory retirement age the older workers have been subject to experience discrimination and stereotypes due to the ability to work for longer periods. Currently for every five working age people (15yrs-64yrs) there is one aged worker (65+yrs) and it is predicted that by 2050 one in
Introduction This assignment critically discusses about dementia, a widespread disability among older adults today. It provides an introduction to dementia and analyses its prevalence in society. The various forms of dementias are elaborated with description about dysfunctions and symptoms. Nursing Assessment and Interventions are provided in the further sections which discusses about actions nurses should take on while evaluating patients and treating them. Finally, communication, an important
INTERVIEW WITH AN OLDER ADULT In an effort to learn about matters of health, illness and understanding the views of what it means to someone who is considered an older adult I interviewed with F.C. using the following five assessment tools. Throughout this paper I will discuss my interview with F.C. entailing a social history, nutritional status, Katz index score of independence in activities of daily living, the results of her mini mental exam, fall prevention scale and a summary of my overall
Tekin (2015), depression is a very serious mental health problem all around the world and can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. Depression in the adolescent population is found to be one of the most common psychiatric disorders. Depression in older adults is just as common as in the adolescent population. Adolescents with depressive disorders commonly go untreated because it is not recognized, the fear of judgement, or adolescence are not aware of the symptoms of the disorder (Schiller, Schulte-Körne
The population of the United States has a rapid growing populace of older adults. It is said that by the year 2050, there will be 80 million people that are older than the age of 65. While many may just consider this to be a factoid it is an important glimpse into what the healthcare field will require. Although there are many healthy older adults, the longer a person lives the more likely there are to have ailment. These ailments can be small or they can painstakingly chronic. These health disparities
It is a fact; the older adult population is living longer. While many older adults are fit and healthy, others are frail and weak requiring necessary medication. It is more important than ever for all of the healthcare community to be conscious of safe prescribing and the proper use of medicine when taking care of older adults. Analysis and Risks As we age, the use of medication is often increased in an effort to treat illness and disease. In older adults this frequently results in the administration
Malnutrition is when patients or people are not getting enough nutrients from their diets. Malnutrition occurs in all ages. This paper will focus more on the older adults. Oral care and promoting good nutrition will also be discussed. “Malnutrition is under assessed and under managed problem in the elderly population” (Elia et al., 2005) There are quite a few factors that contribute to malnutrition which are “economic status, physical disabilities, chronic disease, access to food sources, physiological
domain of memory (Tulving, 1992, p.1). Specifically, episodic memory is the process involved in remembering past events. This paper is a review of research findings on episodic memory with specific attention to episodic memory in adults and infants. Episodic Memory in Adults In society, it is quite common for people in their golden years or even well before that, to worry about losing their memory. There is scientific evidence to support this notion of degradation of memory with age. It is now well
sleep. This disease affects 1 in 3 adults every year in the United States (Insomnia). Insomnia is a growing problem that we are learning more about everyday, insomnia makes life very hard for those who are inflicted by it. Prevention of insomnia is rather simple if you learn simple techniques. If you are afflicted by insomnia than cure is rather simple if you are in the care of a good health care provider Insomnia is most commonly found in women and older adults. Also people who are divorced or widowed
helping them change their behavior. Music Itself elicits these behavioral changes. By using music and persuation, then , the ultimate goal--to bring about desirable changes in behavior --is attempted. again psychologically speaking, in depressed older adults, music therapy has been a positive contributer. Discriptive and experimental studies have documented effects of music on quality of life, involvement with the environment, expression of feeling, awareness and responsiveness, positive associations
explain how older adults are more likely to be at the risk of being disadvantaged and socially excluded through images and the impact of the media. It will also argue how this can be challenged through policies from the government. Society have perceived older adults as being vulnerable, judgemental, confused and many more through the role and influence of the media. (Dartington, T. 2010) Social exclusion is defined as being incapable to retrieve which society do not consider. Older adults possibly
a condom, people who have multiple partners, and people whose sex partners are drug users who share needles. Static’s show that Americans between the ages of 16 and 24 are most likely of catching STDs than older adults, because younger people usually have multiple sexual partners than an older person in a long-term relationship. Teenagers may be embarrassed to tell their sexual partners they are infected Teenagers may also be embarrassed or unable to seek medical attention for STDs. This means that
affects older adults is depression. The article “Aging and depression” published in the American Psychological Association discusses the affect that depression has on the older person. It discusses some possible causes of depression in the older adult and the resulting effects such as insomnia or memory loss. As the average age of individuals in our society increases so too will the incidence of late-life depression. This article summarizes the impact that depression has on older adults as well