Older persons’ roles and status
In fact, one expert in the field, Dr. Linda Fried (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/26/science/reframing-views-of-aging.html?pagewanted=all) claims that one thing our society needs to be aware of and prepare for is the shift in an older person’s role.
1.This change in role and status happens because of relationship changes, job changes, societal views.
2.Talk about these shifts in role and status as it pertains to the older adult.
3.What theory for role transition would work best for the examples you talk about?
When relationships become unhealthy
There has been much research on the benefits of healthy relationships on aging adults.
4.However, sometimes because of their lowered cognitive functioning, physical frailty, increased dependency, and/or social isolation, they become vulnerable to abuse.
This is an important site to read on elder abuse:http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
Article/video: online dating for seniors
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500199_162-646139.html
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1 short paragraph each on 1, 2, 3, 4 .
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Change in role and status due to relationship changes, job changes, societal views
Modernization introduced several drastic changes in the society that disturbed the status quo in the role and status of older persons. The societal views on older people changed and while they were regarded as important people in the traditional society, this has changed over time. The older people were considered and were, actually, very resourceful in the past……………………
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