Life Stages and Interview Paper
Life Stage Interviews and Report
BSHS/342
November 15, 2012
Life Stage Interviews and Report
Aging is a part of life and each passing day means that we are one day closer to death. Talking about dying is uncomfortable for many people and many will ignore the conversation if brought up with their family and friends. The thought of dying is a scary idea and many will wonder what is going to happen to their family after they leave this earth. Many of the issues that an older individual face is to due to social, psychological and biological problems that accumulates over the course of their entire lives. Economic status, health status, social support and a level of education all play a major role in determining whether or not an individual ages successfully. An aging individual that desires to keep themselves busy and wants something to occupy their time may find community activities to keep busy. Volunteering, finding a part time job, or activities may be ways that an elder individual can keep themselves busy. One might find activities at a local senior or community center may occupy their time. A senior center is a good place for older individuals to meet individuals their own age and many of them may have the same interests of the individual. According to Gail Mitchell, the president and founder of National Organization for Empowering Caregivers, encourages individuals to spend time at senior centers (Empowering Caregivers, 2009). Senior centers can become a social gathering and networking place for seniors who may be able to get out of their own. These centers may include daily activities, field trips, a meal, health awareness classes, opportunities to volunteer as well as legal and financial services. The Administration of Aging is a great resource for elderly individuals over the age of 60 (AOA, 2012). The Administration of Aging provides services and resources to elderly individuals as well as their families. Their program has programs for home and
BSHS/342
November 15, 2012
Life Stage Interviews and Report
Aging is a part of life and each passing day means that we are one day closer to death. Talking about dying is uncomfortable for many people and many will ignore the conversation if brought up with their family and friends. The thought of dying is a scary idea and many will wonder what is going to happen to their family after they leave this earth. Many of the issues that an older individual face is to due to social, psychological and biological problems that accumulates over the course of their entire lives. Economic status, health status, social support and a level of education all play a major role in determining whether or not an individual ages successfully. An aging individual that desires to keep themselves busy and wants something to occupy their time may find community activities to keep busy. Volunteering, finding a part time job, or activities may be ways that an elder individual can keep themselves busy. One might find activities at a local senior or community center may occupy their time. A senior center is a good place for older individuals to meet individuals their own age and many of them may have the same interests of the individual. According to Gail Mitchell, the president and founder of National Organization for Empowering Caregivers, encourages individuals to spend time at senior centers (Empowering Caregivers, 2009). Senior centers can become a social gathering and networking place for seniors who may be able to get out of their own. These centers may include daily activities, field trips, a meal, health awareness classes, opportunities to volunteer as well as legal and financial services. The Administration of Aging is a great resource for elderly individuals over the age of 60 (AOA, 2012). The Administration of Aging provides services and resources to elderly individuals as well as their families. Their program has programs for home and
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