Aging What is aging Causes of ageing Stages of aging Independence Interdependence,dependence,crisis management,end of life/final stage

1. Developmental Psychology​
STEPS OF
Psychological
PROCESS OF
AGING

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Group Members
Summayya Afzal L1S21BSSY0039
Noor Fatima L1S21BSSY0037
Uneeza Bhatti L1F20BSSY0173
Erza Tayyab L1S21BSSY0023

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Aging
Introduction & Types
Presented By: Summaya Afzal
L1S21BSSY0039

4. What Is Aging?
• A series of physiological changes in an organism that results in
reduction of biological functions and the organism’s ability to
adapt to metabolic stress.
Causes of Aging
1. Genetics
2. Evolution
3. Biochemical
Reactions

5. Types of Aging
Chronological Aging:
 Number of years
since birth to current
date
 Number of years you
have been alive
Biological Aging:
 How old your cells and tissues are
based on physiological evidence
 progressive decline in
physiological ability of a person to
meet demands that occurs over
time
 Age is a result of damage to
numerous cells and tissues in your
body
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6. Types of Aging
(contd..)
Presented By: Noor Fatima
L1S21BSSY0038
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7. Psychological Aging:
 This type of behavior is largely related to behavior.
 Related to changes in brain and cognitive abilities.
 Affect problem solving ability.
 Psychological age refers to how old a person feels, acts, and
behaves, and is not always the same as chronological age.
 If a person is mature or at least feels older than their chronological
age, they can have a psychological age that exceeds their
chronological age.
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Social Aging
The term “social aging” refers to how society influences the
meanings and experiences of aging.
The expectations and assumptions of those around us about how we
should act, what we are like, what we can do, and what we should
be doing at different ages are all part of social aging.
Social aging refers how social habits and behaviors change over
time.
 Individuals role in society.
 How individual is expected to behave in social interactions

9. Appearance Aging
 With age, the appearance of the face and
neck changes.
 The face appears flabby or drooping due to
a loss of muscular tone and thinning skin.
 Sagging jowls can give the appearance of a
double chin in some persons.
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10. Stages of
Aging
Presented By: Uneeza Bhatti
LiS20BSSY0173

11. Independence
 Early stage of aging process last from 50_60
 Majority of older people will continue to live in
their own homes
 A person can still take care of all necessities, such as
transportation, finances, health care
 Little deterioration in mental, physical abilities but
do not effect their lives
 Good health, great quality of life and are self
sufficient
 Sense of identity and purpose may change
How to support aging young ones
 Evaluate their living situation and creat aging in
place plan for future.
 Take note of any existing medical issues
 You should make some age related changes to
improve their life
 Improve diet ,engage in exercises, stay positive
 Participate in mind sharpening activities and
games
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12. Interdependence
 Stage 2 (70’s_80’s)
 Older person are likely to struggle with everyday
duties
 Lose physical and mental activities ,begin to forget
things
 Able to accomplish many things on their own, but
not everything
 Quality of life detoriate if they do not receive support
 Social nets are very important at this stage
 Stress, anxiety and depression are common
How to support aging loved ones
 Encourage them to be proactive
 Employ social connections to stay engage in
games ,crafts
 Physical check-ups, neurological tests, vegetable
rich duet, exercise
 Emotional support is very important during this
period
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13. Stages of
Aging
(contd…)
Presented By: Erza Tayyab
L1S21BSSY0023

14. Dependency
 Older adult is likely to have trouble performing a
variety of daily duties on their own.
 Increasing problems with physical and mental
activities.
 Less dependent on age and more dependent on how
their medical narrative progresses.
 They will require increasingly considerable caring
help.
How to support aging loved ones
 Create living spaces designed to support
individuals with a variety of issues, including
dementia.
 More control over what they do and how they
live.
 You can hire external support to facilitate aging in
place
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Crisis
Management
 One requires immediate medical
attention
 Either they must reside in a skilled
nursing facility or they must receive
significant professional care at home.
 This care is sometimes required due
to physical issues.
 Memory care is sometimes required
because the elder has Alzheimer's or
Dementia.
Final Stage
 The senior is approaching the end
of his or her life.
 Family members may have to make
complex and painful medical
decisions
 The goal at this point, though, is for
the older adult to feel as relaxed as
possible.

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