Gerontology

Jyotsana Parajuli GTY 750 Association between depression, retirement status and self-rated health status among older adults aged 65 and over in the United States Literature Review The number of older adults is increasing worldwide as longevity is increasing. The population of the world aged 60 years and older is projected to be 2 billion by 2050, increasing from 900 million in 2015 (WHO, 2015). With the graying of baby boomers, the number of older adults in the United States is escalating…

To understand the process of ageing as a mass phenomenon and the attempt to break away from the existing structures of the normative and stereotypes, one needs to understand the constant tension between the personal narrative and the cultural narrative, what Hannah Zeiling calls as the meta -narrative. A life course in today’s typical gen industrial world is preeminently structured. It includes the age based transitions recorded and legitimized by the state which further authenticate certain…

The movie brought back some spectacular memories of my grandpa, great grandma, and great aunt who lived into the late 90’s and early 100’s. I have seen firsthand that people are living longer than before. Since my family members have lived longer, I was able to spend time with them and heard amazing stories of about my heritage. I think that this video brought some fantastic points about the elderly population. One positive point that Leon Kass MD stated was “it is in many respects really a…

Retirement Age in America Retirement is a euphoric occupation, where the elderly receive the right of not working and have the opportunity to explore new regions because of their labors earlier in life. There is a difference, however, between retirement by choice and retirement by force. The government is making an attempt to enforce a “mandatory retirement age,” or a universal age where all working people are required to relieve themselves of their passions to create room for younger workers.…

As I imagine myself age into a senior citizen, the importance of being included in various roles will determine my satisfaction with life. Often, senior citizens and their needs are not given significance. As activity theory states, “as one ages, rather than being removed from roles, we take on new roles that maintain a sense of continuity” (Matcha, 53). Due to this theory, there is a need for a building to benefit the senior citizens of this community. As Matcha stated, individuals will…

Studies have shown that over half of the older adults in developed countries are showing normal aging habits, and that about 25 % of those are classified as optimal agers. Among those lifestyle habits associated with healthy, successful or optimal aging include eating healthy, getting regular exercise, having healthy life routines, and the life. The process of aging cannot be simply defined as the passage of time. Aging itself is the living manifestation of those biological events that occur…

What is the author’s main argument or position? (5 marks) The author is of the view that although immigration has several advantages, however, the immigration system needs to be reformed. The premises he uses to support his conclusion are that, the immigrants, who came under the old immigration policy system are not as successful as local Canadians because they are not young enough, their credentials are not recognized in Canada, their language skills are lack luster and in some cases they are…

Product development for this age cohort. Information Boomers are accustomed to breaking anything in their path. Their next targets: retirement, aging and the tourist experience, etc. it is interested to study this cohort for strength in numbers and to better understand the revolution they begin: a mass market that announces the tourism golden age and which, paradoxically, is at the scene of the golden age and of tourism. The baby boomer is usually curious, fit, smart, independent, autonomous,…

What factors and losses may contribute to depression in older adults? As people age, a lot of changes occur that may not necessarily be so easy to handle. One huge change that most of the time people look forward to being retirement. With retirement comes a loss of work responsibilities. People may feel like they are less important once they retire, because they no longer have these work roles. Most of the time, older adults have worked nearly their whole life, and with the loss of these work…

The movie On Golden Pond demonstrates the peaceful and tranquil life of the owners of a lake house in New England. The long-married owners, Norman and Ethel, are retired and are seeking to continue their long-lived summer traditions of fishing, board games, and fellowship. Norman is portrayed as a grumpy seventy-year-old European American with a fear and anxiety of death, which he manages through morbid humor. Ethel is shown as an optimistic sixty-year-old European American with a lively…