characteristics of aging, trends of global aging , consequences of aging to person and community)
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A detailed presentation on the different characteristics of aging in different aspects.TRANSCRIPT
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ObjectivesAfter an hour of innovative discussion, the
doctorate students will be able to gain additional knowledge and skills and appreciative attitude towards a healthy, pleasant aging.
Specifically, they will be able to:1. Understand what being old is
2. Learn the facts about aging3.Lists down the characteristics of aging
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Characteristics of Aging
universal
Progressive
Decremental
Intrinsic
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universal
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Progressive
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Decremental
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Decremental
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Decremental
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Intrinsic
universal
Progressive
Decremental
Intrinsic
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Intrinsic
universal
Progressive
Decremental
Intrinsic
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Benefits of old age to the person
Benefits of old age to society
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Benefits of old ageOlder persons have more
stable value systems
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Older persons have more stable value system
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Older persons have increased wisdom and judgment
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Responsibilities are reduced
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Responsibilities are reduced
Release expectation from work
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There are certain economic benefits
Senior citizen benefits20% discounts
Express lane for snior citizen
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There is less pretentiousness
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There is less fear of death
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Benefits of Old Age to Society
Older persons are more law abiding than younger
people
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Benefits to Society
Older persons participate in politics and are
represented in important public offices more often
than younger ones
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Benefits to the Society
Participation in voluntary organizations among older
people is higher than among younger people,
given the appropriate socioeconomic status
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Benefits to the Society
Older persons are more dependable workers;
accuracy, performance and stability are better and the
number of accidents is lower in all situations except those requiring rapid reaction time
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Emerging Trend in Global Aging
Greater numbers of older adults
due to greater longevity as a result of better
nutrition, safety, and medical care
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Consequence of Longevity
The longer people live, the more chance they have of becoming a “burden” or
more politely, a “challenge” – to themselves, to their friends and relatives who
find themselves transformed into willing or
unwilling carers.
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Longevity Factors at Personal Level
better nutrition – eating more and eating better
better protection – esp. immunization
better education
higher incomes
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Longevity Factors at Community Level
better health services
better housing
better hygiene
better environment
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The New Map of Life
Health throughout life can be improved by simple “lifestyle”
changes
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