Gerontology

There are many aspects of aging that are continuously being looked at and studied. Through a process of studies on the aging, those who study gerontology can make conclusions about the elderly and their behaviors. These conclusions, or theories, can be applied to many different disciplines of gerontology. One particular discipline of interest is the role of activities in institutional living facilities. Two theories that are applicable to the role or impact of activities are activity theory and disengagement

the next 20 years, with understanding the prediction of 71.5 million elderly in the year 2030 (Sumaya, Oppara, & Espino, 2013, p. 1059). The number of registered nurses certified in gerontology consists of 7,739 out of the 3.1 million nurses nation wide and only 1,721 physical therapists have been certified in gerontology (Bragg & Hansen, 2015, p. 93). With the 65 and older age group being the fastest growing population, the chronic conditions begin to show predominance in the health care systems and

Aging mind and memory Customer Inserts His/Her Name Customer Inserts Grade Course Customer Inserts Tutor’s Name Writer Inserts Date Here (7, 12, 2010) Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Objectives 5 Methods 6 Discussion 7 Conclusion 11 Literature review 13 Appendix 17 Bibliography 18 abstract The research aims at determining the affect of dementia on the lives of individuals and how it impacts on their social interactions. The research will also identify

Mental Health Conference Summary Attending the Mental Health Conference held on November 5, 2015, was educational and inspiring. As a Gerontology major this conference offered many points of learning about mental health issues which were of great interest. The main topic was primarily of the effects of dementia. The speakers were all impressive and brought many different views of caring for, and understanding the different mental health issues. The first speaker was Darrell Steinberg, JD, and

that are designed to address specific areas of the aging population. The offices work the divisions to help guide their focus for the he crucial research. Biological research is led by the Division of Aging Biology, gerontology by the Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology,

through three broad stages from conception to death, which are maturation, maturity and aging. Aging affects everyone because nearly everyone has the potential to grow old and all the societies in which we live have older members (Macdonald, 1997). Gerontology is the use of reason to understand aging. The term was used to refer to the scientific study of aging, but nowadays it includes the study of aging using views from other disciplines such as humanities, social policy and human services. To correctly

(Indian Journal of Gerontology 2013,) Taking Care of our own. In Germany, the law on LTCI was a compromise between the ideas and interests of not only local, regional and national politicians, experts in quasi-public organizations, for example, healthcare insurance funds

The aging of society has not significantly changed our perceptions of the elderly. Ageism is widespread in Western societies (Dionigi, et al, 2011). Older adults are seen as boring, grumpy irritable, weak, debilitated, mournful, and most significantly cognitively. These stereotypes which are negative can be allowed by the aged themselves negative self-stereotyping (Dionigi, et al, 2011) and are as well found among specialized caregivers (e.g., Cowan, Fitzpatrick, Roberts, & While,2004). The image

tool for helping case managers, family members, and elder clients come to know the thematic life strengths and values that constitute the core of each elder’s unique sense of self in the world The abridged interview guide was tested by students of gerontology and case managers, who reported back saying that while the tool was useful, it was too long and took long to administer. The tool was further abridged post this feedback and restricted to 10 open ended questions. A few questions from the guide are

become registered before they can practice as an RPN (Practical Nursing). After becoming registered an RPN can practice in the field of geriatrics. However they may not fully understand the complexity of the field. Gaining more knowledge about gerontology can then be accessed through continuing education. There are online certificate programs available to enhance the skills obtained through the Practical Nursing program. To name a few are Mohawk College, McMaster University and the Geriatric Certificate