Theory Of Aging Essay

Theories of aging

Disengagement
Disengagement is when the elderly decide to detach themselves from public roles and social actives apart from relatives and close friends. “Henry” and “Cumming” had mentioned that when ageing they will naturally detach themselves from any sort of social activities.
Some elderly may have personal issues within themselves this also can have an effect on an elderly person were they will begin to detach themselves from any sort of involvement.
The reasons for elderly detaching themselves is due to ill health such as hearing or vision this then will make it more hard to involve themselves with others.
Another reason why detachment may occur within an elderly person is due to geographical mobility. This is when

This is when they do not have contact as much by socialising with the colleagues as they may have when working with them.
Ill health of friends and relatives is another reason why the elderly may detach themselves from involvement. This is due to family and friends having less contact with you due to having disabilities or having movement problems due to damage joints.
Travel and technology is another reason why the elderly may detach themselves from involvement. This is due to them having no car, phone or internet which will make socialising more difficult.
“Cumming” also mentioned that when aging they care less of other people’s opinions. He also mentioned that detaching themselves from others is normal when aging.
Activity theory
Activity theory means that the elderly needs to be active so that disengagement will not happen. Although it is important to be active “Bromley” also mentioned that the elderly can detach themselves but not too much as it can have an effect on them if it goes too far.
“Bromley” also mentioned that it is essential to keep active and to like having other company around. Detaching themselves a lot from society and others can affect their development such as mental and physical