HDF 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Elderly Care, Learned Helplessness
14 Apr 2016
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Hdf 201 - lecture 17 - aging: developmental tasks 2. May regularly seek assistance from family and caregivers even when not necessary. Acting young exercising constantly and/or hanging out with younger individuals. Developing interpretations by incorporating information from the past, present, and future. Allows individual to come up with better and reasonable solutions to problems. More focused on things that are emotionally fulfilling. Late adults are sharing their knowledge in various areas. Still at risk for disease, disability, and a reduced capacity for functional independence. Related to lower levels of depression and discouragement. Assisting older adults with regular, daily activities. General inequity - belief that older adults are taking away responsibilities from younger adults. 78% of late adults over the age 85 own and live in their own homes. Made for individuals who are of retirement age. Provides medical, health, and social services for healthy individuals. Assisted living - independent housing supported by medical providers.
