Aging And Metacognition

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”)
The journal also confirms that elderly people need higher levels of protein. Higher levels of protein help to maintain muscle tone and strength. (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) The journal concludes that the function of diet is to encourage a healthy body and reduce the occurrence of diseases. . (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) Good nutrition can ward of such diseases as diabetes, heart disease and of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) This pyramid was created to help the elderly determine their nutritional needs. The Journal reports that “A unique feature of this pyramid is that the base rests on water to emphasize the critical importance of fluid intake and the prevention of dehydration.” (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) The problem of Dehydration is especially noticeable among the very old and those that have been institutionalized. (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) health news

Aging And Role Transition Widowhood

The experience that individuals go through such as social events has an after effect on the psychological processes as these play an important role in creating non-linear symbols used in the developmental process. Thus, the social roles that one plays and the occurrence of the events of development have great impact on the formation of the individual' self.
According to Elliot Jacques'  theory adult transition to midlife often impact on the self esteem and self perception. This happens especially in women who reach their menopause and develop uninterested in social settings. Alternately we have the aging person of 70 years of age may differ from those of a younger individual or may not at all as theorists and studies believe that aging may occur at an older age, that is beyond 50 years or it may start as early as 30 years old. Visions of these aging individuals deteriorate because of the physical change in the lens of the eye and therefore focus becomes less accurate. Hearing aids are necessary for some of the individuals because they cannot hear high/low pitch sounds.

Aging And Memory Loss

Nutrition is especially important to the geriatric population. This paper will discuss the nutritional considerations of aging and food safety issues.
Nutritional Considerations of Aging
According to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association good quality food contributes greatly to the quality of life that seniors have. (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) The Journal asserts that it is very important for the elderly to maintain a good appetite. This ensures that the individual will maintain a healthy weight and not suffer from malnutrition which is very common among the elderly who reside in nursing homes. . (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) The Journal explains that,

“For these people, a more liberalized nutrition intervention, rather than a ttherapeutic diet, may be warranted to maintain quality of life . Nutrition interventions should be monitored and diets modified appropriately.” (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”)

The Journal of the American Dietetic Association confirms that elderly people have special needs as it relates to food, supplements and nutrients

Aging And Mental Health

It is human to have a long childhood,” wrote Erik Erickson, who is famous for his psychosocial theory of human development. “It is civilized to have an even longer childhood. Long childhood makes a technical and mental virtuoso out of man, but it also leaves a life-long residue of emotional immaturity in him".
Erikson believed that individuals pass through eight separate stages of development. His theory encompassed the entire span of one’s life and understood the impact of culture and society on personal development. He is best known for coining the term “  work or at home. Generativity is broader than productivity or creativity. It means mentoring, guiding, being concerned with the welfare of the next generation. Whatever one has to offer, it needs to be offered freely and with enthusiasm. Joy and meaning can be found in work, family, and community.
To successfully navigate this stage of life, a person may need to take inventory, to reassess the dreams and goals of youth and to see how life matches up to them.