Patients with cancer or any other disease that cannot be treated live with it until the day they die. "Allowing people to choose to end treatment is one way to fight the nations soaring care bills" (Jussim 11)
Most human beings identify with their bodies and aging of the body for instance naturally brings about the aging of mind accompanied by the decline of physical strength and at times psychological strength. In the end result the poor psychological health affects a great deal the physical well-being of an individual (Saberi Roy, 2009)
e., teaching better adaptation and coping skills, participation in mourning groups, family counseling, getting involved with a center for senior citizens, and using visiting nurse services to aid medication (Birrer and Vemuri, 2004)
There are cases of inaccuracy with these stereotypes since according to research, a large majority of older adults can be considered cognitively intact and have much lower depression rates than younger adults (Fiske et al., 2009), are as adaptive as they are in perfect health and at the same time, functional (Depp and Jeste, 2006; Rowe and Kahn, 1997), and have very meaningful and interpersonal sexual relationships (Carstensen et al
Our self-esteem and all other aspects of our personality are determined by such decisions. Most stereotypes about aging depend on faulty assumptions surrounding socio-cultural age (Cavanaugh and Blanchard-Field, 2015)
Jake lived a friendly and active life while Nora was more affected, owing to the fact that she is a breast cancer survivor. A lot of wrong stereotypes about older people are capable of contributing to unconstructive prejudices (Cuddy et al
There are cases of inaccuracy with these stereotypes since according to research, a large majority of older adults can be considered cognitively intact and have much lower depression rates than younger adults (Fiske et al., 2009), are as adaptive as they are in perfect health and at the same time, functional (Depp and Jeste, 2006; Rowe and Kahn, 1997), and have very meaningful and interpersonal sexual relationships (Carstensen et al
, 2002). The subgroups of older adults may continue to hold on to beliefs that are consistent with culture with regards to the aging processes different from typical biomedical and Western beliefs on aging (Dilworth-Anderson and Gibson, 2002)
, 2005) and have effect on how psychological services are delivered (Knight, 2004 and 2009). For instance, these stereotypes can include certain views like: (1) age inevitably comes with dementia; (2) there are higher rates of mental diseases in older adults, especially depression; (3) older adults have low productivity at work; (4) most older adults are ill and frail; (5) older adults get isolated socially; (6) older adults are not interested in intimacy or sex; and (7) older adults are stubborn and flexible (Edelstein and Kalish, 1999; American Psychological Association, 2014)
For instance, these stereotypes can include certain views like: (1) age inevitably comes with dementia; (2) there are higher rates of mental diseases in older adults, especially depression; (3) older adults have low productivity at work; (4) most older adults are ill and frail; (5) older adults get isolated socially; (6) older adults are not interested in intimacy or sex; and (7) older adults are stubborn and flexible (Edelstein and Kalish, 1999; American Psychological Association, 2014). There are cases of inaccuracy with these stereotypes since according to research, a large majority of older adults can be considered cognitively intact and have much lower depression rates than younger adults (Fiske et al
, 2011; Hillman, 2012). As a matter of fact, a lot of older adults adapt easily to life changes and continue to experience both personal and interpersonal advancements (Hill, 2005)
A lot of wrong stereotypes about older people are capable of contributing to unconstructive prejudices (Cuddy et al., 2005) and have effect on how psychological services are delivered (Knight, 2004 and 2009)
A lot of wrong stereotypes about older people are capable of contributing to unconstructive prejudices (Cuddy et al., 2005) and have effect on how psychological services are delivered (Knight, 2004 and 2009)
Elderly people who lose their spouse are also known to experience some behavioral changes, such as sorrow, unhappiness, grumpiness, and most importantly, the inability to appreciate whoever is providing them with the care they need. They seem unable to value any amount of care you provide for them (Laverty, 2015)
As a matter of fact, a lot of older adults adapt easily to life changes and continue to experience both personal and interpersonal advancements (Hill, 2005). Negative age stereotypes can also be harbored by these older adults (Levy, 2009)
As a matter of fact, a lot of older adults adapt easily to life changes and continue to experience both personal and interpersonal advancements (Hill, 2005). Negative age stereotypes can also be harbored by these older adults (Levy, 2009)
As a matter of fact, a lot of older adults adapt easily to life changes and continue to experience both personal and interpersonal advancements (Hill, 2005). Negative age stereotypes can also be harbored by these older adults (Levy, 2009)
This often leads to their inability to be active participants in different community activities. As people get older, people tend to lose connections with the social networks they belong to and find it hard to join new networks or make new friends (Singh and Mistra, 2009)
2008). These problems may not be due to depression, but depression has a typical way of worsening the distress experienced from these psychosocial and physical symptoms, and can stand in the way of effective coping (Weinberger et al
Healthcare and Medicare-related issues exist, and psychologists find it hard to practice openly, giving rise to difficulties, for society, in accessing them. Psychologists are in high demand in medical settings involving elderly patients, as primary care facilities are not equipped to meet their mental health requirements (Abel, 2013)