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Psychosocial Changes in Aging
Eldercare 2015 Psychosocial Changes in Aging
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Defense Mechanisms _____________ Societies believe elders have less significance People who are now elderly grew up believing this- so they ______________themselves Projection: Displacing: Rationalizing: Compensation: Denial: Withdrawal:
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Emotional Adjustment Personality Traits Become more ______________
Roles the elderly assume and the roles expected by society come into ______________ Resident thinks he can dress himself, but young RN gives too much assistance: CONFLICT
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Emotional Adjustment Change in ________________= change in ________________ Personality characteristics are an _______________ of what they were in youth Some traits have been concealed because they wanted to make a good impression Now they feel it is no longer necessary to hide jealousy and insecurity
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Self-Image Old age brings _______________
Each influences the way a person ___________________ themselves Work is linked with one’s view of self In retirement, where will this come from? Physical Ailments Loss of _____________
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Self-Image Many elders contribute to _________________ through Volunteer Work ________________________ were most active Most work with peers Some work with _____________ Health Services Religious Work The most effective way is becoming a Role Model
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Successful Psychological Adjustment
Aging is a natural, _____________ step in life Recognize the strength of _______________ Recognize the ________________of the body Interest in the here-and-now
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Unsuccessful Psychological Adjustment
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Mental Function In relatively healthy elders, _______________ levels are common to those experienced by teens Desire for ___________vs. Desire for ___________ These are both driven by Fear All people need: Basic needs (food, shelter) Security (safety) Emotional Connections (love)
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Sexuality Hindered by:
Previous attitudes toward ______________ will carry through into old age
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