3. Who is considered to be old aged?
•The UN has not adopted any standard criterion
•60+ years to refer to the older population (WHO
2014.)
4. Divided into different groups.
• Biological Ageing
• Biological aging is concerned with changes occurring in the structure and functions of the
human body;
• Pshycological Ageing
• Pshysiological aging is concerned with individual and behavioral changes
• Emotional Ageing
• Emotional aging describes changes in one’s attitude and lifestyle dependent on one’s self-
perception of being old
• Functional Ageing
• Functional aging is the comparison of individuals of the same age group in terms of those
within the group being unable to maintain their functions in society (Ayranci, U & Ozdag, N
2004.)
5. Statistic of Elders
• Active Ageing: A Policy Framework 2002
• In 2010-524 million people were aged 65 or older- 8 percent of the world’s
population
• By 2050-1.5 billion
• Declines in fertility and improvements in longevity
• Entry into nursing homes strongly increases with age, especially among the oldest
elderly.
6. Problems with Old Age
• Memory loss
• Dementia
• Alziemers
--Factors relating to these outcomes.
-- similar to behavior of a child
7. Family
Families are resilient and resourceful groups that connect us to the past and to the future in
personally meaningful ways.
• Have a support system:
• Periodic visits to the doctor:
• Exercise and healthy diet:
• Ensure fall prevention:
• Encourage physical activity:
It is obliged and responsible to take care of the elderly based on our culture.
8. Community
Staying socially connected is essential at any stage of life but is of particular
importance in the elderly. As we grow older, connections with family and
friends tend to slip away, and for those in aged care, this can be quite
isolating.
• Assist with housework or yard work
• Participate in an intergenerational service project
• Health club (yoga, recreational activities, etc)
• Teach computer and internet skills
• Help with errands and transportation
