AGING:A LIFELONG

PROCESS

AGEISM

Refers to negative feeling

that directed toward an older

person simply on account of age.

AGING

Is a normal developmental

factor and a continuous lifelong process that begins at birth and ends in

death.

PHYSICAL CHANGES

Less strength and endurance

Five senses slowly weaken

Bones become brittle, stiff and weakMobility is weakened

MENTAL CHANGES

Mind can still continue to learn

DementiaIn worst cases,

Alzheimer’s disease

SOCIOLOGICAL CHANGES

Loss of spouseMandatory retirement

Lack of involvement in community activities

Loss of role identification Loneliness

PROGRAMS AND

SERVICES FOR THE

AGED

The Senior Citizen’s Club

Seniors can avail discounts at drug

stores, public transportation, movie houses, restaurants,

etc.Can also provide

financial assistance.

Homes for the Aged

Provide needs of the these people

through donations from other people who care for the

elderly.

Tagum Home for the Aged

(Visayan Village, Tagum, Davao del Norte)

Golden Acres (DSWD)(Bago Bantay, Quezon City)

Asilo de Molo Home for the Aged

(Asilo de San Vicente de Paul)(Avancena Street, Molo, Iloilo City)

Home for the Elderly (Region 9)

Talon, Zamboanga City

Hospicio De San Jose De Barili

Barili, Cebu (Province)

Ladies of Charity Home for the Aged, Calbayog Unit, Inc.

(Calbayog City)

DEATH:A Reality

Death is final and irreversible

Grief responses are normal and

necessary

Individuals need emotional comfort during bereavement.

Denial – disbelief and non-acceptance of death

Anger – feeling of being cheated

Bargaining – striking a compromise

Depression – prolonged silence or crying