HLTHAGE 2D03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, Sandwich Generation
18 Jan 2017
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Seniors often talk about energy conservation - they only have a certain amount of energy that they can use toward certain activities. Dealing with the difficulty by building capacity and enhancing abilities. Make the best of our circumstance by finding ways to continue the activity or making it better. Having someone stay with you, using a tool or support like a grab bar. Some argue that getting help from others is not compensation. Encouraging people to build capacity or prevent deterioration - optimization - we will reduce support needs and costs. Some say selection is a type of prevention. Who are you living with and where are you living. What option would you like to have available as support. Most people anticipate what is down the line in life. They don"t plan the potentialities in later life. 92% of seniors over 65 are living in private homes. People are living longer with less children.
