Theories, Models, and Aging Flashcards
What is successful aging?
Happiness with past and present life
Mental health
What is the disengagement theory?
A theory that proposes that is is natural and acceptable for people to withdraw from society as they grow old.
There is a reduction in social contact as people grow older, and disengagement is natural and acceptable.
No longer accepted by social scientists.
What is the activity theory?
Theory that proposes elderly people stay happiest when they are active and maintain social interactions.
Considered to be more accurate.
What is the continuity theory of aging?
Older adults tend to engage in the same activities, behaviors, and relationships as in their earlier life.
The theory holds that older people seek to preserve a continuity of living and behaving by adapting strategies learned and applied in the past.
What is the productive aging theory?
Participation in: social, economic, cultural , spiritual and civic
Resilience
Adaptability
Goal achievement strategies
- Appropriate goals
- Ability to compensate
Emotional regulation
Wide range of occupations
- Focus on the can’s not the can’ts
What are some things that might demonstrate “aging well”?
Community involvement: Deliver meals on wheels
Church: attending, teaching
Jobette: at home daycare
Exercise: class
Yard work
Continued employment
Volunteering: hospital, school
Control of medical care
Hobbies: golf, scrapbooking
Traveling
Social involvement
New educational experiences
Second jobs or careers
What are 3 OT models of aging?
MOHO
PEOP
CMOP-E
What is MOHO?
Model of Human Occupation
Volitional processes, roles, and habits
Subjective experience of occupations
The focus is on the person
The environment can help or limit
The occupation is viewed as:
- Work
- Play
- ADLs
- Does address occupational adaptation and aging
What is PEOP?
Person, Environment, Occupation, Performance
Looks at factors of psychological, cognitive, neurobiological, physiological and spiritual
Understanding ones place in the Environment
Choosing and participating in occupations supported by the personal factors
What is CMOP-E?
Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) Focus is on people as occupational beings
Spirituality is key
Self care, productivity, and leisure
Bridged by the individuals skills, talents and desires
Doesn’t specifically address aging
What is the ecological model?
The idea that aging people derive emotional and symbolic things from their residence
Sense of control
Security
Self esteem
Identity
Especially if they have lived here a long time
The ecological model proposes that the environment serves what 3 functions?
- Maintenance
- Stimulation
- Support
The degree of environmental “press” that is “just right” = successful aging
How do you asses all aspects in an aging adult?
- Download and review the Index of Successful Aging Questionnaire
- Identify 2 individuals over the age of 55
- One you perceive as “aging well”
- One you perceive as “not aging well” - Complete the Index on them
- Compare and contrast utilizing the spread sheet.
What is the Index of Successful Aging Questionnaire?
It looks at:
- Overall health
- Financial well being
- Social interaction
- Work and hobby
- Personal growth and positive emotions
- Family
