conventional for Singaporeans to lament about their monotonous lives which lacks spirit nor fulfilment. This is especially true for the young‚ for they spend the first quarter of their life attaining academic qualifications. This is no different for the elderly for they spend their old age counting the remaining days left for them without much fruitful use of their time. However‚ these do not mean that Singapore is not an ideal place for these people-young and the old. In fact‚ it is an ideal place to a
Premium Ageing Gerontology Old age
Mental health is the balanced development of the individual’s personality and emotional attitudes which enable him to live harmoniously with his fellow men. In 1959 W.H.O. Expert Committee on mental health reviewed the various definitions of mental health and observed that mental health is influenced by both-biological and social factors It is not a static condition but subject to variations and fluctuations in degree‚ It is the capacity in an individual to form harmonious relations with others
Premium Old age Medicine Middle age
Abstract The elderly population is rising globally and similar trends are being observed not only in Asia but also in Pakistan. A developing country facing several challenges in the form of political instability‚ lack of economic growth‚ low savings of the elderly‚ weak pension system‚ makes life challenging for the elderly. Pakistan’s demographic trends show that between 1990 till 2010‚ the population aged 60+ years increased by 75.1 %. It is projected that the life expectancy will increase to
Premium Old age Gerontology Ageing
1. Explain the relativity of “young” and “old” There are many similarities as well as differences between the elderly and young adults. The most common factor in both of these groups it seems is the overwhelming ability for being narrow-minded Young adults as well as the elderly both think they know everything If you listen to the elderly many do become wise but many others seem to get stuck in their past On the other hand young adults readily accept changes
Premium Old age Gerontology Ageing
[They] should not assume that being elderly or sick means that there is no need for setting medium and long term health goals towards independent functioning. Temporary loss of function due to illness or disability should not be an overwhelming obstacle to that person’s nursing care. (p. 20)
Premium Old age Gerontology Ageing
issue discuss in the poem "Leave taking" by Cecil Rajendra? Discuss. Answer When we read the the above lines (poem) we come to understand the ignorance of adults towards to the elderly people which really is the theme of this poem. The above lines show us that the adults are not capable enough to provide elderly people their satisfaction of and happiness their only joy is from the smaller ones because we see the poor relationship between adults and old people. Therefore the first few lines which
Premium Sociology Old age Gerontology
prevalence‚ advocacy services and their role in protecting elderly rights. It will also cover elder law services and how the protect the rights of the elderly. Literature Resources Muehlbauer‚ Melissa‚R.N.‚ M.S.N.‚ & Crane‚ Patricia A‚ PhD‚ MSN‚W.H.N.P.‚ R.N.C. (2006). Elder abuse and neglect. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services‚ 44(11)‚ 43-8. This article covers -------------- of elderly abuse and neglect in elderly people in the United States. Each year the reported incidences
Premium Gerontology Abuse Old age
GREYINGREYING POPULATION STAYS IN THE PINK Elderly people are growing healthier‚ happier and more independent‚ say American scientists. The results of a 14-year study to be announced later this month reveal that the diseases associated with old age are afflicting fewer and fewer people and when they do strike‚ it is much later in life. | | In the last 14 years‚ the National Long-term Health Care Survey has gathered data on the health and lifestyles of more than 20‚000 men and women over
Free Old age Gerontology Ageing
Republic of the Philippines UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM Province of Rizal Pililla Campus GRADUATE STUDIES Course Code : EM 504 Case Study Title : Haven for the Elderly – Caring for the elderly Student Name : JESUSA C. CORTEZ Professorial Lecturer: DR. FE D. BATOON Date of Submission : February 7‚ 2015 I. INTRODUCTION: It is a fact that every individual will grow old if they will not die at his young age. Our parents or grandparents who were born ahead of us will become old first
Premium Old age Government Middle age
gradually. To start with‚ we all cannot deny the truism that each generation has its own thinking and lifestyle and wants to uphold the principles they believe in. This‚ unfortunately‚ leads to the contradiction between the young and the elderly. It goes without saying that our parents or even grandparents normally tend to stick with the perfectionism and lead us go the way they did. Thus‚ they might derive discomfort and even angry from their children’s new tattoos‚ face makeup‚ sexy clothing
Premium Ageism Old age Middle age