psychological factors affecting ageing proceess
1. impairment in decision making
2. reduction in thinking / learning process
3. tend to grow like in all aspects such as need for support, increase in possessiveness, etc.
4. discolourification of dreams ......
Biological theories help nurses understand how the aging process affects the body at a cellular level, guiding care plans and interventions. Psychosocial theories address the psychological and social aspects of aging, enabling nurses to provide holistic care that considers emotional well-being and societal influences on health and aging. Understanding both perspectives allows nurses to deliver comprehensive and individualized care to older adults.
One who deals with the problems of the elderly is a gerontologist or geriatrician. These professionals specialize in the health and well-being of elderly individuals, addressing issues related to aging, medical conditions, and quality of life.
Senescent psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the study of aging and the psychological changes that occur as individuals grow older. It examines cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of aging, as well as strategies for promoting well-being and quality of life in older adults.
The word 'psychological' is the adjective form of the noun psychology.
American Psychological Association was created in 1892.
Frederick A. Matzke has written: 'Aging gracefully' -- subject(s): Aging, Christianity, Conduct of life, Older Christians, Older people, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging, Psychology, Religious aspects of Aging, Social aspects, Social aspects of Aging
Timothy A. Salthouse has written: 'Adult cognition' -- subject(s): Aging, Cognition, Cognition in old age, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging 'Major issues in cognitive aging'
Gerontology is the study of the biological , psychological and social concerns of aging .
Catherine Chapman Pacheco has written: 'Breaking patterns' -- subject(s): Aging, Case studies, Lifestyles, Old age, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging, Psychological aspects of Old age, Retirement, Youthfulness
Kathleen Gose has written: 'Dealing with memory changes as you grow older' -- subject(s): Aging, Memory in old age, Mnemonics, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging
Ronald R. Irwin has written: 'Human development and the spiritual life' -- subject(s): Aging, Consciousness, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging, Spiritual life
Jeanette L Jerger has written: 'Learning to live as an older adult is a creative process' -- subject(s): Aging, Creative ability, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging
Gerontology is the branch of biology that deals with the nature of aging, including the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging.
Joseph Coyne has written: 'Levinson's theory of age-linked periods and their relationship to life satisfaction and stress' -- subject(s): Aging, Developmental psychology, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging
Kathryn C Wetzel has written: 'Mind games' -- subject(s): Age factors, Aging, Cognition, Human information processing, Memory, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging
Lou Dunn Diekemper has written: 'Women who take care' -- subject(s): Aging, Attitudes, Older women, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging, Psychology, Public opinion
Michael J. Siebers has written: 'Coping with loss of independence' -- subject(s): Aging, Autonomy (Psychology) in old age, Health and hygiene, Mental health, Older people, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Aging, Social aspects, Social aspects of Aging