Sociological Aging
1. A statement in your textbook states that as we grow older, we become more unlike each other. We have shared that people do not age the same way and a person’s chronological age is not an accurate predictor of that person.
a. Define biological, psychological, and sociological aging.
Biological aging – the physiological changes that reduces the functioning of the organ system such as the heart, lungs and the circulatory system but is does not necessarily result in death.
Psychological aging – Involves the effects of cognitive abilities and personality such as memory, intelligence and learning abilities.
sociological aging – The persons changing roles in society such as their political and religious organizations. It also includes their …show more content…
Define the term “baby boomer” and how is this group now changing the demographics of the United States?
A baby boomer refers to an individual that was born after World War 2 between thw years of 1946 and 1964. By 2020 there will be more people that are 65 or older than children under 5 and by 2050 people 65 or older will make up 21 percent of the population. One reason for this is the increase of life expectancy due to improvements is medicine/
d. List three reasons that elders of color (includes what was previously referred to as minorities or other cultures, culturally diverse populations) in the United States have a lower life expectancy than whites. How does gender affect life expectancy for elders of color?
The three reasons why minorities have a lower life expectancy than whites is because healthcare is not as assessable to them as it is for whites and inadequate education and poverty.
Women of color tend to live longer than men of color and African American women that are the oldest old are the fastest growing group of African American elders.
2. A. Why are researchers who study global aging particularly interested in following the demographic changes in Japan, Germany, and …show more content…
It is important to study the median age around the world because it tells us about the aging population
c. In Figure 2.3 Population Pyramids of China comparing 2000 and 2050, what is the significance of this drastic change in age groups?
There will be more older people than younger people due to the decline in birthrates.
d. What is the modernization theory and how has this affected elders’ social status?
The modernization theory is the change from a traditional society to a more modernized society. As society becomes more modernized older people lose their social status and they become less involved in their community and there is a gap between the younger and older generations due to this separation and the older people are often not as well respect by younger people.
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a. You are asked to establish a health promotion program at the local senior center and to direct it. What items will be included in your program? (minimum of 5) See this website as a means of setting up your program:
I would encourage stress management skills, physical activity such as muscle strength exercises which helps maintain healthy bone mass and I would promote a well-balanced
a. Define biological, psychological, and sociological aging.
Biological aging – the physiological changes that reduces the functioning of the organ system such as the heart, lungs and the circulatory system but is does not necessarily result in death.
Psychological aging – Involves the effects of cognitive abilities and personality such as memory, intelligence and learning abilities.
sociological aging – The persons changing roles in society such as their political and religious organizations. It also includes their …show more content…
Define the term “baby boomer” and how is this group now changing the demographics of the United States?
A baby boomer refers to an individual that was born after World War 2 between thw years of 1946 and 1964. By 2020 there will be more people that are 65 or older than children under 5 and by 2050 people 65 or older will make up 21 percent of the population. One reason for this is the increase of life expectancy due to improvements is medicine/
d. List three reasons that elders of color (includes what was previously referred to as minorities or other cultures, culturally diverse populations) in the United States have a lower life expectancy than whites. How does gender affect life expectancy for elders of color?
The three reasons why minorities have a lower life expectancy than whites is because healthcare is not as assessable to them as it is for whites and inadequate education and poverty.
Women of color tend to live longer than men of color and African American women that are the oldest old are the fastest growing group of African American elders.
2. A. Why are researchers who study global aging particularly interested in following the demographic changes in Japan, Germany, and …show more content…
It is important to study the median age around the world because it tells us about the aging population
c. In Figure 2.3 Population Pyramids of China comparing 2000 and 2050, what is the significance of this drastic change in age groups?
There will be more older people than younger people due to the decline in birthrates.
d. What is the modernization theory and how has this affected elders’ social status?
The modernization theory is the change from a traditional society to a more modernized society. As society becomes more modernized older people lose their social status and they become less involved in their community and there is a gap between the younger and older generations due to this separation and the older people are often not as well respect by younger people.
4.
a. You are asked to establish a health promotion program at the local senior center and to direct it. What items will be included in your program? (minimum of 5) See this website as a means of setting up your program:
I would encourage stress management skills, physical activity such as muscle strength exercises which helps maintain healthy bone mass and I would promote a well-balanced