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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Chapter 6--Peronslity and Mental Health in Old Age
Apart from
physical health, mental health has the biggest threat of change as we age. But unlike physical change, mental health is
much harder to see, diagnose or predict.
Along with mental health, personality also changes as we age. Promoting mental health is just as important
as the promotion of mental health.
Personality is defined as a unique pattern
of innate and learned behaviors, thoughts and emotions that influence how each
person responds and interacts with the environment (Hooyman p. 215).
I
choose this chapter to discuss because it is important to understand how our
minds are going to change as we get older, we may be fortunate enough to see
simply a change in our personality but many are not that lucky. Many of us will suffer from a psychological
disorder such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or a number of other mental
health issues.
Scholarly
Article
“Getting Older, Getting Better? Personal Strivings
and Psychological Maturity Across the Life Span”
This article touches on Erikson’s Psychosocial Model
that is discussed in chapter 8. Erikson’s
model suggests that everyone goes through 8 states of development of the ego in
their lifetime. This article discusses
the theory that older people tend to have more strivings concerning generativity
and ego integrity and less strivings concerning identity and intimacy. This results in elderly being more psychologically
mature and happier than younger people.
“The Meaning of Mental Health from Elderly Women’s Perspectives: A Basis for Health Promotion”
This is a scholarly article talking about the
importance of mental health promotion in old age. It contains interviews of people between the
ages of 71-92.
Photo/visual
Video
This is a very informational video on clinical
depression in the elderly.
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Internet Sites
This site contains articles, Q&A with experts
and News on elderly mental health. It
also provides sources on how to find housing and caregiver support for the
elderly.
WebMD is a good site for all questions on healthy,
mentally or physically. This particular
article deals with personality disorders among the elderly.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
References (Draft)
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http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/ageing
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Hooyman, Nancy R. Et. Al. Social
gerontology: a multidisciplinary perspective. 9th ed. 2011
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gerontology: a multidisciplinary perspective. 9th ed. 2011PowerPoint References
Chapter 4: Health Promotion with Older People
As a Public Relations major, I try to think proactive rather than reactive. This is why I have chosen the subject of "Health Promotion with Older People" in Chapter 4 of our textbooks. This chapter discusses managing chronic diseases and promoting well-being in old age. I think promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in seniors is key to a long and happy life.
Health promotion is defined in our books as "a combination of health education and related organizational, political and economic changes aimed at enhancing an individual's control over and ability to improve their health not just manage their diseases" (p. 155)
Seniors should take control of their own health before they no long have the ability to control it themselves.
This can apply to all people, not just the elderly, everyone should be eating healthy and getting a fair amount of exercise. By taking control of their own health, people can cut down their risk of chronic and acute diseases. 90 percent of fatal and near-fatal episodes of strokes and heart attacks can be prevented. (p. 155)
Behaviors and actions that can help prevent illnesses can also significantly reduce health care costs. The healthier one is, the less time they have to spend in a hospital or with in home care. Which can end up saving the elderly a lot of money. Despite all the savings, only a very small percentage of national health care dollars are spent on prevention and wellness services.
Hooyman, Nancy R. Et. Al. Social gerontology: a multidisciplinary perspective. 9th ed. 2011
“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
http://www.eacinc.org/senior-health-promotion-program
Above is a link to the EAC Senior Health Promotion Program. The EAC is the Education &Assistance Corporation and is a not-for-profit human service agency.
Their program impact states:
Above is a link to a site called Stronger Seniors. It is a program that focuses on improving the body, mind and spirit of senior citizens and those with limited mobility or recovering from injury or illness. This site features exercise videos, fitness tips, senior news, testimonials and contact information.
http://www.youtube.com/user/StrongerSeniors
Above is a link to a YouTube channel called "Stronger Seniors". It features exercise videos that seniors can watch and perform in the comfort of their own homes. These workouts are specifically to cater to the needs of the aging body.
"This exercise program for Seniors is accredited by the American Council on Exercise, and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America."
http://www.psychosomaticmedicine.org/content/57/3/245.full.pdf+html
The Role of Social Relations in Health Promotion
LISA F. BERKMAN, PHD
This scholarly journal article discusses the importance of social relationships in regards to health in aging. "For social support to be health promoting, it must provide both a sense of belonging and intimacy and must help people to be more competent and self-efficacious."
Health promotion is defined in our books as "a combination of health education and related organizational, political and economic changes aimed at enhancing an individual's control over and ability to improve their health not just manage their diseases" (p. 155)
Seniors should take control of their own health before they no long have the ability to control it themselves.
This can apply to all people, not just the elderly, everyone should be eating healthy and getting a fair amount of exercise. By taking control of their own health, people can cut down their risk of chronic and acute diseases. 90 percent of fatal and near-fatal episodes of strokes and heart attacks can be prevented. (p. 155)
Behaviors and actions that can help prevent illnesses can also significantly reduce health care costs. The healthier one is, the less time they have to spend in a hospital or with in home care. Which can end up saving the elderly a lot of money. Despite all the savings, only a very small percentage of national health care dollars are spent on prevention and wellness services.
Hooyman, Nancy R. Et. Al. Social gerontology: a multidisciplinary perspective. 9th ed. 2011
“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
Above is a link to the EAC Senior Health Promotion Program. The EAC is the Education &Assistance Corporation and is a not-for-profit human service agency.
Their program impact states:
By promoting strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and emotional wellness, these programs contribute to increased independence and vitality as well as the decreased likelihood of disabling injury. Participants completing Six Weeks to a Healthier You have been shown to reduce the number of visits to physicians and Emergency Rooms, the number of days in the hospital and the number of hospitalizations.http://www.strongerseniors.com/
Above is a link to a site called Stronger Seniors. It is a program that focuses on improving the body, mind and spirit of senior citizens and those with limited mobility or recovering from injury or illness. This site features exercise videos, fitness tips, senior news, testimonials and contact information.
http://www.youtube.com/user/StrongerSeniors
Above is a link to a YouTube channel called "Stronger Seniors". It features exercise videos that seniors can watch and perform in the comfort of their own homes. These workouts are specifically to cater to the needs of the aging body.
"This exercise program for Seniors is accredited by the American Council on Exercise, and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America."
http://www.psychosomaticmedicine.org/content/57/3/245.full.pdf+html
The Role of Social Relations in Health Promotion
LISA F. BERKMAN, PHD
This scholarly journal article discusses the importance of social relationships in regards to health in aging. "For social support to be health promoting, it must provide both a sense of belonging and intimacy and must help people to be more competent and self-efficacious."
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Hello everyone!
My name is Jami Riener. I am 21 years old and a senior at the University of Idaho.
My major is in Public Relations with a minor in Sociology and an emphasis in Event Management.
This critical insight blog is for my class SOC431: Personal and Social Issues in Aging.
I am particularly interested in the process of aging and how it affects people socially because in my future line of work I know I am going to have to plan and coordinate events for all different age groups and make certain modifications for different disabilities and health issues depending on the age group. I believe we should learn about aging so we can keep the elderly active in their later years. In my opinion, you are never to old to party! If anything, old age is an excuse to live it up. You have less responsibilities, so why not enjoy life?
“You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.”
― Michael Pritchard
In this blog I will go over a number of different subjects we learn in class that I find particularly interesting. Subjects that pertain to aging and the social issues that come along with it.
My name is Jami Riener. I am 21 years old and a senior at the University of Idaho.
My major is in Public Relations with a minor in Sociology and an emphasis in Event Management.
This critical insight blog is for my class SOC431: Personal and Social Issues in Aging.
I am particularly interested in the process of aging and how it affects people socially because in my future line of work I know I am going to have to plan and coordinate events for all different age groups and make certain modifications for different disabilities and health issues depending on the age group. I believe we should learn about aging so we can keep the elderly active in their later years. In my opinion, you are never to old to party! If anything, old age is an excuse to live it up. You have less responsibilities, so why not enjoy life?
“You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.”
― Michael Pritchard
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