Theories Of Aging Flashcards
Growing older, chronological aging
- unstoppable process that happens to all humans
Perspective Aging
Theories of aging (4)
Biologic
Sociologic
Psychologic
Moral/Spiritual
Answering w/ basic questions regarding physiologic process
Biologic
Focus on roles and relationships that engage in later life
Clients 65 y/o and above (retired)
Sociologic
Influenced by botg biology and sociology
Emotional state of a person
Psychologic
Seeks to explain anf valifate his/her existence
Moral/Spiritual
The Aging Process (5)
Developmental Aspects of the Aging
Biological and Physiological Aging
Psychological Aging
Social Aging
Successful Aging
5 stages of developmental aspects of the aging
Independence
Interdependence
Dependency
Crisis Management
End of Life