They stop doing things they use to do for example seeing friends and family as much and make themselves less sociable. In society today it seems they help older people withdraw from life for example retirement and care homes stop older people being active in their community and in the world of work. Also by getting older people to retire and getting younger people to fill in there gap and take on the older persons responsibilities withdrawals the older individual as it makes them feel not good enough and like there too old to carry on so they lose their confidence. The
Elderly drivers should have restrictions. If harsher driving restrictions were put on the elderly drivers, it would avoid accidents and injuries or even... death. Based on the fact that elderly drivers are dangerous, research has shown that everyone ages differently and growing old does not mean that a person becomes a safety hazard. It depends on the person’s physical and mental health. Our functions start declining such as visual impairment, cognitive changes, and reduction in strength and flexibility when we start growing old.
Depression could potentially reduce the quality of life and possibly increase medical morbidity and mortality in older adults. Older adults tend not to recognize the symptoms of depression, and if they do, they will not seek any type of treatment. This may be because of embarrassment, lack of care, they are not sure where to go, and the medication they are taking may interfere with medication they have to take for depression. Vision Impairment and Depression One aspect of life that many be reduced is their vision. Stereotypically, we see older adults as being “blind as a bat”!
When it comes to them, the majority of people would rather work alone. First of all, their punctuality is very unreliable and they’re usually never on time for work. One day coming to work on time, but then they’ll be late for two or three days straight. Coupled with being late most of the time, they definitely dislike teamwork or working with others, because of their lack of interest. It’s difficult enough to get them to do tasks alone, and teaming them up with a group of people usually has a negative outcome.
A person living with a carer may increase the chances of abuse, the elderly person is reliant on person to care for them and this may cause stress and resentment if the carer is unable to cope and have a poor relationship with the service user. Vulnerable adults in a care home environment are more susceptible due to understaffing or poor staff training. The risk of abuse may increase if a vulnerable person is living or in contact with someone who has a history of violence or sexual abuse, continuing the cycle. An individual who is or feels isolated may be more vulnerable to abuse as they have no support network and have no contact with friends and family. Poor communication between the service user and carer is a factor, he or she may be unable to express their concerns or opinions.
2.3 Individuals who have dementia are not aware of the requirement for living, They can forget to do the essential things that are vital, taking medication, personal hygiene, eating are often forgotten. They can get lost or hurt and not understand what is necessary to correct the situation. Individuals cannot act in a manner of a responsible adult which why dementia is viewed as a
Social Isolation His lack of mobility will affect his social visitation, and he is a widower as is his brother who is also elderly and we don’t know if he will be able to make daily visits. His son and daughter in law also will likely continue to have little contact with him and can’t be counted on to give great emotional and physical support. Often people develop depression when they are isolated and without social
Activity 1 – Theories of Ageing Disengagement theory The disengagement theory is one of the first social theories of ageing developed by Cumming and Henry in 1961. It is the idea of which states older people begin to withdraw or disengage from their past roles in society due to the decrease of their physical, intellectual and emotional abilities and skills which they are unable to accommodate in their roles. Also, at this stage of life, the elderly will eventually begin to diminish interests in activities and hobbies. This leads to inactivity which will further affect physical and emotional development negatively. Society plays a big part of this theory as it contributes to the behaviour portrayed towards the elderly.
Often times seniors decide to live in residential communities to avoid being a burden on their children or other relatives. Those feelings are less present in senior living communities because the employees have chosen to take care of others. Old age is often accompanied by disease and physical deterioration that leaves the person incapable of caring for
Withdrawal from work or social activities, Trouble remembering how to complete a work project or favorite hobby, avoiding sports or social events. Changes in mood, Becoming confused, depressed, suspicious, fearful, or anxious. Easily upset when out of comfort zone. 2 1.2 - describe the types of memory impairment commonly experienced by individuals with dementia People with Dementia lose their memory of day to day things but still remember things from their past. As the disease gradually gets worse individuals start to forget about their personal hygiene, personal