Unit 4 P1 Explain Two Theories Of Ageing
Explain two theories of ageing
Social disengagement theory
This theory was originally proposed by Henry Williams and Elaine Cumming in 1961. According to this theory, as people age they disengage from society. This could be because older people would have restricted opportunities to connect with others. Social disengagement is a natural part of ageing where older people experience a reduction in social contact. The potential causes of disengagement could be:
Ill health, this could be the loss of hearing as they wouldn’t be able to hear other people, the lack of mobility as they wouldn’t be able to go to places as easy. These make interaction with other people more difficult.
Geographic mobility, many people move and retire to areas away …show more content…
Travel and technology, some older people do not have access to a car, the internet, or a mobile phone, this may limit their opportunities for social contact.
Activity theory
In 1966 Bromley argued that older people also need to remain ‘active’ to prevent disengagement going too far. Bromley said ‘It is not sufficient merely to provide facilities for elderly people. They need to be educated to make use of them and encouraged to abandon apathetic and fixed habits.’
He argued that it was important to remain mentally, physically, and socially active. Also to maintain an interest in life and enjoy the company of others. Too much disengagement may lead to ‘stagnation’ and a loss of mental and physical skills.
To remain mentally active people could, play board games like scrabble, or go to quiz nights. To remain physically active people could go for a walk, by cleaning the house if they are physically capable to. To maintain socially active older people need to see friends and …show more content…
However they spend most of their time out with friends and seeing family.
Activity theory
They are mentally active as they go bingo which obviously numbers, they are also physically active as they go swimming, gym, go for a walk. And they are socially active as they see friends and family. However they do relax and lay in.
Continuity theory
They still see family and friends and go out on a Harley Davidson rides. However they now have grandchildren which they wouldn’t have had before and look after and spend time with them.
Application to health and social provision
Social disengagement theory
This theory was originally proposed by Henry Williams and Elaine Cumming in 1961. According to this theory, as people age they disengage from society. This could be because older people would have restricted opportunities to connect with others. Social disengagement is a natural part of ageing where older people experience a reduction in social contact. The potential causes of disengagement could be:
Ill health, this could be the loss of hearing as they wouldn’t be able to hear other people, the lack of mobility as they wouldn’t be able to go to places as easy. These make interaction with other people more difficult.
Geographic mobility, many people move and retire to areas away …show more content…
Travel and technology, some older people do not have access to a car, the internet, or a mobile phone, this may limit their opportunities for social contact.
Activity theory
In 1966 Bromley argued that older people also need to remain ‘active’ to prevent disengagement going too far. Bromley said ‘It is not sufficient merely to provide facilities for elderly people. They need to be educated to make use of them and encouraged to abandon apathetic and fixed habits.’
He argued that it was important to remain mentally, physically, and socially active. Also to maintain an interest in life and enjoy the company of others. Too much disengagement may lead to ‘stagnation’ and a loss of mental and physical skills.
To remain mentally active people could, play board games like scrabble, or go to quiz nights. To remain physically active people could go for a walk, by cleaning the house if they are physically capable to. To maintain socially active older people need to see friends and …show more content…
However they spend most of their time out with friends and seeing family.
Activity theory
They are mentally active as they go bingo which obviously numbers, they are also physically active as they go swimming, gym, go for a walk. And they are socially active as they see friends and family. However they do relax and lay in.
Continuity theory
They still see family and friends and go out on a Harley Davidson rides. However they now have grandchildren which they wouldn’t have had before and look after and spend time with them.
Application to health and social provision