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    I interviewed my neighbor‚ a 71-year old Caucasian male‚ who has the most positive view of life in late adulthood. John spends most of his time at home‚ leading a quite‚ routine existence. Never married‚ John receives visits from his two sisters every few weeks‚ and some of her nieces and nephews stop by on occasion. John does not have any children himself. When I asked him if he was happy‚ he said he was "quite happy". John was born in California‚ Santa Clara

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    Aging Adult

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    Care of the Aging Adult The aging adult population is living considerably longer and is requiring more help with daily living. The aging adult is also becoming more active and some are not requiring much assistance with daily living. Accordingly‚ the aging adult is surpassing the age of 65 for reasons unknown. Care of the elderly population is increasing with each day. The older generation is living longer than previously thought possible. The aging adult now is living more active lives and in

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    Interview (Aging)

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    their masters of life. From my own experience‚ whenever I see an old mister or mistress looking for help or in need of help‚ I can never ignore him or her and instead offer to help as much as I can. Originated from my respect upon them‚ I decided to interview an elderly gentleman about the observations and opinions on his experiences with ageism and ageist stereotypes. I interviewed this one particular person who wanted himself to be acknowledged as John Evans. We were so glad that he was more than willing

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    Aging Interview

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    This interview was done on a very special woman named Ms. D.G. In order to get a better understanding on the aging process. My goal was to get an in-depth look at what she has gone through in her life‚ physiologically and psychologically‚ and to learn‚ recognize‚ and identify with her in some way. People judge our elders everyday‚ but we fail to remember that not long ago they were our age. this was a great way for myself and others to get an insight on this terse life we have to live. Ms

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    Theory of Successful Aging

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    Theory Of Successful Aging INTERNAL CRITICISM Adequacy: The Flood’s Theory of Successful Aging (Flood‚ 2005) was developed to addresses a nursing theory for care of the older adult regarding to the lack of nursing theory that offers clearly delineated guidelines for care of aging. Flood’s(2002) unique definition of successful aging among other explanations includes mental‚ physical‚ and spiritual elements of the aging person and emphasizing the individual’s self appraisal. She used existing knowledge

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    Aging Older Adults

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    effects of aging older adults’ process and respond to medicines differently than in younger people. Age-related changes in the body‚ liver‚ kidneys‚ central nervous system‚ and heart contribute to the older adult to become more vulnerable to overdose and side effects. Furthermore‚ age-related challenges such as memory loss or poor eyesight can make it harder to follow instructions for taking medication (Hamilton‚ Gallagher‚ & O’Mahony‚ 2009). As a result of financial issues older adults in attempt

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    Adult Development and Aging

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    Sue Piasecki Abstract The cyclic process of aging is impacted by our health and physical fitness. Each state of adulthood has its advantages and disadvantages concerning health and physical fitness. This paper covers each stage and the importance of mental and physical health and awareness. Public policy on aging is varied but generally is supportive and provides programs to assist aging adults health and welfare. Adult development varies in different cultures‚ and is impacted in several

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    Aging In Older Adults

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    Older adults often work with their spouses who need to be cared for due to long term illnesses up until their death‚ as well as grandchildren and foster children. Many older people take care of their grandchildren because their own children have to go to work or because they have been granted custody due to abuse or incarceration of their children. Many older people who have been given the responsibility of raising another child so late in their life are faced with additional health issues‚ psychological

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    Interview An Older Adult

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    nterview with an Older Adult Rachel Ehrbar University of New Hampshire In an effort to learn about the process of aging and what it means to someone who is considered an older adult‚ I interviewed a man who is approaching his sixty-seventh birthday in August. For the purposes of this paper‚ I will refer to the gentleman interviewed as John‚ a fictitious name in order to protect his privacy. John is the youngest of two sisters and one brother‚ who all grew up in a small town in New Jersey

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    Older Adult Interview

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    I had the privilege of interviewing a 60 year old gentlemen who I will identify as Mr. E to protect his privacy for this assignment. The goal of my interview was to gain insight on aging from an older adult. I interviewed Mr. E in his home on a weekday evening. He expressed appreciation and was surprised that he was the focus of an interview in which his life story and thoughts would be recorded. Mr. E was born in a ranch in Guadalajara‚ Mexico. He is the youngest son of nine children. His father

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