Essays on Old Age

Background Aging is the process of gradual disruption and loss of important functions of the body or its parts, in particular, the ability to reproduce and regenerate (Yun, 2015). As a result of aging, the body becomes less adapted to environmental conditions, reduces and loses…

Internet of Things is an emerging field and in this report we are talking about its advancements for Elder in-Home care. Internet of things has shown its growth in each and every field around us. Health care being an important part of it is not…

Population is a key factor in determining a country’s economic development and demographic changes will bring many economic and social impacts. However, with the aging of the population, the productive function of the population will decline and the economic society will also undergo major changes….

The aging of our inmate population within our correctional facilities in this country is becoming a national epidemic. The cost to the taxpayers to house and treat this special offender type is increasing exponentially year after year. Medical costs associated with the incarcerated elderly inmate…

Living a healthier, fuller life well into our golden years requires some work on our part. Even though we’d like to blame our parents, studies show that genes only contribute 25% to aging factors, such as wrinkles and gray hair. The rest is due to…

You will find ways in which lighting is beneficial from daily tasks to their mental well being. We can help improve lighting in spaces, that will help those who do struggle with vision loss. Finding the best solutions for way-finding, encouraging activities, and task oriented…

The dream for many seniors is to live out their lives in their own homes. Like most things in life, planning is key, experts say. ‘Aging at home’ is the mantra of governments, the preferred choice of seniors who fear being “put” into a nursing…

The major psychosocial needs of aging include: Positive self-concept: The attitude one holds toward oneself is a key in the manner one relates to others. Those who believe they have self-worth treat themselves with dignity and respect, have a positive outlook on life, and thus…

Aging in Japan has become an increasingly relevant topic due to many reasons. The main reasons so many researchers and media outlets want to explore aging in Japan is because they have the highest life expectancy rate as of 2017. In addition to this, over…

Probably the signs of aging are more than noticeable and this is something you do not like. Inevitably, the skin of all of us shows relaxation over time. Especially in the jawline, cheeks, neck and under the chin, it starts to get loose and sagging,…