Erikson's Development Model Types Of Care

When providing the right kind of developmental care, it is easier to plan the type of care based on a certain theoretical framework based on a precise age group. If one knows what developmental stage someone is in, it makes it easier to try to fit the persons needs rather than just providing the same kind of care to every single age group. Different age groups need different kinds of care. The age group I have worked with this week, the elderly, need a much different kind of care than if I were at a daycare or preschool. For this facility, I would use the development framework of Erikson to develop a plan of care for the people who live here. This development framework helps break down this age group in a way that could help just about
Physical changes start to occur or continue to occur from before being in the facility. The ability to move easily is decreasing, and they may start depending on assistant moving devices such as walkers. They also may need complete help moving around so a wheelchair would be in order. They also may not be as physically capable of taking care of themselves anymore. They may need assistance getting out of bed, showering, and putting clothes on. They also start to show signs of aging such as hair turning gray, loss of elasticity in skin causing wrinkles, height declines, there may be a decrease in muscle tone, and hearing loss may be present. The movement of food through the digestive track slows down because the stomach is not able to produce a great amount of acid to break down food as it did before. They also may start to experience some eye issues such as glaucoma and cataracts. Cognitive changes may be a normal sign of aging however, most of the time they remain stable. Severe changes in cognitive ability may result in dementia. Depression is very common with this age group. Depression may be caused by factors such as isolation, irregular sleep patterns, and loss of appetite. Delirium is also common with this age group, and may be characterized by such thinks like memory loss and confusion. Psychosocial development is a little different in this age group compared to other age groups. This is the age most people retire from their jobs however, a good amount still do work. Living arrangements may change from being able to live by themselves to needing some assistance so they are moved into a nursing home or other facility that help provide care. Health problems could also determine where the person lives. Older adults also like to be include in social events and community involvement opportunities. Older adults believe they can provide wisdom to the