Individual Perspectives Of Aging

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Perspectives of Aging Lynn A. Bailey HCS/433 September 2, 2013 Margaret Cultice, MPH, RN Perspectives of Aging Everyone thinks of aging differently, however aging is the effect that the advancement of time has on our bodies. Everyone notices changes in his or her bodies that happen over time, and from the moment we are born our bodies start changing. Although most individuals understand that aging occurs over time, people’s perception of aging differs. The media has a huge effect on individual perspectives of aging. The elderly population suffers immensely from negative portrayals or stereotyping. Media outlets may portray seniors as demented, unable to learn, disease ridden, slow, and have no enthusiasm for life. Media Outlets:…show more content…
The young generation needs to understand the importance of the older generation, and learn to listen and communicate effectively. With the advancements of technology in health care, people are living longer. As the elderly population increases, we must understand how older individuals are perceived. When negative perceptions arise, strategies to overcome these perceptions must be implemented. Individuals who have negative attitudes toward the elderly may lead to discrimination or mistreatment, either intentional or un-intentional. Reinforcing positive attitudes toward aging is imperative, and increasing positive public perceptions of the aging population is a must in order to guard against stereotyping. As the nation’s “baby boomers” grow older, focusing on staying active is a must. Kaiser Permanente is one company trying to change negative perceptions on aging, and their main focuses for seniors are everyday health, emotional wellness, and staying independent (Kaiser Permanente, 2012). Kaiser Permanente’s advertising depicts the elderly population with a positive manner, which may help change audiences’ attitudes and perceptions of…show more content…
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