KINE 3350 Lecture Notes - Active Living

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 3350
• Professor: Kathy Broderick

Document Summary

Toileting- (are they able to toilet, do they need a diaper, assistance?) Transition- can they move around from bed to chair, walk around etc. Seniors being able to do the activities of daily living that will allow as great a level of independence as possible, regardless of diminished physical or mental resources. Any physical, social, mental, emotional or spiritual activity that supports individual well-being and quality of life. It emphasizes the links between mind, body, and spirit and the interaction of people with others. Hunting and gathering society- elderly @ age 20-25, were of high status. If they became a burden would be looked upon and should take their own lives or should be abandoned by their own families. Agricultural society- elderly had high status because they owned land. Had great power because many other people were dependant on them. Would keep their land till late in life to maintain their power before passing it on.