SOFIA MARIE Y.

CHAPOCO
BSN 3-Y1-16

1. Care of the older person today is considerably different from what it was in 1960.
Cite examples of how and why the care of older adults is different than it was in the
past.

- Medical Advances and Specialization: Older persons frequently experienced age-

related health difficulties without focused interventions since there was little medical
expertise about aging-related illnesses. Geriatric medicine is more understood today,
and illnesses including Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and heart disease are
treated with specialised care. For older persons, enhanced diagnosis, treatment
choices, and preventive measures are now possible because to medical developments.

- Aging in Place: Due to improvements in home healthcare, assistive technologies,

and community support services, older individuals now have more options for ageing
in place. As a result, senior citizens can keep their independence and spend more time
in their familiar surroundings.

- Long-Term Care Alternatives: The standard choice for elderly people who needed
long-term care was nursing homes. The availability of a variety of options, including
assisted living communities, memory care facilities, and home care services, which
cater to varying degrees of freedom and help, is being emphasised more and more in
modern society.

- Holistic Approach to Wellness: The care provided to older individuals nowadays

emphasises their mental, emotional, and social health in addition to their physical
health. Activities, social interaction, and mental stimulation are acknowledged as
crucial elements in preserving a high quality of life as we age.

- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Advance directives, guardianship legislation,

and anti-elder abuse policies are just a few examples of the legal frameworks and
ethical considerations that have developed to preserve the rights and autonomy of
older individuals.
2. Discuss how sociologic theories of aging may be influenced by changing societal
values (e.g., advanced technology or a community health care focus0 in the next
decade.
- In the coming decade, technological advancements and a greater emphasis on
community healthcare are anticipated to have an impact on sociological theories of
ageing by refuting conventional beliefs about older persons' withdrawal and
disengagement. Increased connectedness, intergenerational relationships, and active
involvement may result from these changes, which could lead to a more complex
understanding of how older persons experience and contribute to society.