PSYCHO-
SOCIAL CARE
OF OLDER
ADULT
PRESENTED BY: Kimberly B. De Dios
WHAT IS PSYCHOSOCIAL
It refers to the social
factors that affect or
influences the
psychological and
behavioral aspect of
an individual.
PSYCHO-SOCIAL ISSUES THAT CAN
AFFECT OLDER ADULTS.
Depression, Loneliness, Anxiety, Delirium, Stress, Social isolation,
Personality disorders, Dementia, Loss of autonomy, Lack of social
networks.
ERIK ERIKSON’S PSYCHO-SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT THEORY
COGNITION AND PERCEPTION
- Aging affects both the cognitive functions and perceptions of an
individual. Impaired perception leads to decrease visual capacity, tactile
resolution, and hearing loss (Perception and Cognition: Interactions in the
Aging Brain, n.d.).
- Cognitive processes:
1. Perception
2. Thought
3. Attention
4. Learning
5. Language
6. Memory
ENGAGEMENT
WITH LIFE
Most older adults does not participate actively in events,
programs, or even simple activity. This may result to the
feelings of loneliness, depression, and other
mental/psychological issues.
The promotion of participation to productive activities,
may help improve HRQOL or health-related quality of life,
that will be beneficial to the aging population. This may
help to divert their attention to the activities instead of their
worries that may alleviate their anxiety or depression.
SELF-PERCEPTION AND
SELF-CONCEPT
This terminology refers to how we view or perceive ourselves, and the way make
judgement and our own characteristics. Self-perception and concept is subjective, it
includes the thought or picture of we think we are. Self-confidence is also a part of self
perceptions and concept.
PROMOTE
SELF-ESTEEM:
Assist older adults to discover new skills and
hobbies.
Encourage older adults to maintain and control their
health.
Encourage them to join activities and social
gatherings and interact with others.
Avoid looking down or taking down to them.
THINGS WE CAN DO TO PROMOTE
OLDER ADULTS COGNITIVE HEALTH
Manage health concerns like high blood pressure,
depression, cholesterol level, diabetes.
Avoid or limit the use of alcohol or cigarette.
Get appropriate amount of sleep.
Engage in physical activities.
Keep the mind active. (Advanced cognitive training
for independent and vital elderly or Active Training).
Eat healthy foods.
- Healthy diet reduces risk of developing of an health
concern.
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