Maintaining Memory through Old Age - Emma Shulman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuYYiFYJdlo
Old Age Solutions
This link provides information on depression, living alone, worry and anxiety, cognitive impairment and dementia, and how to deal with the death of a loved one. All of these factors play a part in mental health. Knowing how to deal, cope, and be prepared will improve mental health.
http://www.oldagesolutions.org/Health/MentalHealthMain.aspx
Personality Problems in Old Age
This page talks about the personality problems that elders may have. There really is not a difference in personality as people age. If they are happy when they are young, they are happy when they are older. Same goes for if they are unhappy. I thought that this was really interesting. http://www.after50health.com/personality-problems-in-old-age.html
Resilience in the oldest-old
Our elder population is increasingly grow due to resilience. Most elders are also satisfied with their lives and tend to have less mental disabilities than the younger population.
Old Age Solutions
This link provides information on depression, living alone, worry and anxiety, cognitive impairment and dementia, and how to deal with the death of a loved one. All of these factors play a part in mental health. Knowing how to deal, cope, and be prepared will improve mental health.
http://www.oldagesolutions.org/Health/MentalHealthMain.aspx
Personality Problems in Old Age
This page talks about the personality problems that elders may have. There really is not a difference in personality as people age. If they are happy when they are young, they are happy when they are older. Same goes for if they are unhappy. I thought that this was really interesting. http://www.after50health.com/personality-problems-in-old-age.html
Resilience in the oldest-old
Our elder population is increasingly grow due to resilience. Most elders are also satisfied with their lives and tend to have less mental disabilities than the younger population.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3934/is_200110/ai_n8959937/
A Common Casualty of Old Age: The Will to Live
A Common Casualty of Old Age: The Will to Live
Suicide has become a growing problem in our older population, especially in older white men. This article gives a little information on how it can be prevented and who is at risk.
Everyone ages differently, which is exactly why I chose to learn about this chapter a little more. It is interesting how two people who are the same age can be so different. One person could have a mental illness and barely be able to walk while the other person could be as healthy as an ox. It all has to do with how you treat your body as you age, if you take care of yourself, and surround yourself with things that improve who you are. Not all mental disorders can be controlled but I think they can be prevented or maintained. Exercising your brain is key. Just like the lady said in the video above, "if you don't use it, you lose it."
I am really interested in learning about depression because I think it is really prevalent in society. I believe that all of us have experienced depression in some form whether it was a mild case or serious disease. Sometimes it is hard to understand why people go through depression and why they feel the way they do. Even they don't understand at times.
Crabby Old Man
This poem is very touching.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/retirement/58997-beautiful-poem.html
Definitions:
anxiety disorder-functional psychological disorder often triggered by external stress; accompanied by physiological reactivity such as increased heart rate and sleep disorders.
archetypes-masculine and feminine aspects of personality, present in both men and women.
delirium-a reversible dementia characterized by sudden onset, generally caused by environmental factors.
dementia-progressive, marked decline in cognitive functions associated with damage to brain tissue; may affect personality and behavior; may be reversible or irreversible type.
Life review- a form of psychotherapy that encourages discussion of past successes and failures
life structures-in Levinson's model, specific developmental stages consisting of eras and transitions
paranoia- a psychiatric disorder characterized by irrational suspiciousness of other people.
resilience-the ability to cope with life challenges and maintain one's optimism and psychological well-being.
self-concept- cognitive representation of the self; emerges from interactions with social environment, social roles, and accomplishments.
trait theories-personality theories that describe individuals in terms of characteristics or "typical" attributions that remain relatively stable with age.
This poem is very touching.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/retirement/58997-beautiful-poem.html
Definitions:
anxiety disorder-functional psychological disorder often triggered by external stress; accompanied by physiological reactivity such as increased heart rate and sleep disorders.
archetypes-masculine and feminine aspects of personality, present in both men and women.
delirium-a reversible dementia characterized by sudden onset, generally caused by environmental factors.
dementia-progressive, marked decline in cognitive functions associated with damage to brain tissue; may affect personality and behavior; may be reversible or irreversible type.
Life review- a form of psychotherapy that encourages discussion of past successes and failures
life structures-in Levinson's model, specific developmental stages consisting of eras and transitions
paranoia- a psychiatric disorder characterized by irrational suspiciousness of other people.
resilience-the ability to cope with life challenges and maintain one's optimism and psychological well-being.
self-concept- cognitive representation of the self; emerges from interactions with social environment, social roles, and accomplishments.
trait theories-personality theories that describe individuals in terms of characteristics or "typical" attributions that remain relatively stable with age.
