Ageing new 21
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The document discusses various topics related to aging, including: - Common myths and negative beliefs about aging are challenged by research findings that show biological and cognitive changes are typically minor with age. Productivity and creativity can remain high into later years. - Strategies for healthy aging include maintaining interests, avoiding stress, expressing emotions, staying active, and focusing on positivity. Regular exercise, nutrition, sleep, and medical care can help delay biological aging. - Old age is what you make of it - your mindset is key. As long as people continue learning and growing mentally and socially, they will not feel old. Staying young involves an active lifestyle and positive outlook.
Ageing new 21
- 2. Objectives Understanding of Ageing Ideas, Beliefs and Thinking of Ageing Myth, Attitude, Culture, Blocks Healthy Life Strategies How to avoid factors damaging health How to Stay Young Advantages of Ageing Strategies to remove age related barriers
- 3. Bank of Ceylon Popular Belief about BOC’s Staff They are too old (Avg~45yrs) They are cannot study or learn any skills They are useless & unproductive Old People cannot to be changed This is not true and negative idea about age must be removed This is one of the major barriers blocking development
- 4. Part – One
- 5. Understanding of Aging Research in Gerontology has changed the Concept of Ageing Age and Productivity Biological ageing is still minimal, gentle & insignificant Cognitive reflects There is no upper limit for anything No one is old, only if we don’t grow we become old Longevity and Quality of our life are under our control Old age is what you make it No one is old; only if you don’t grow you become old.
- 6. Growing Older- not necessarily the biologically imperatives The normal declines in Physical Strength, Cardio- vascular functioning, Mental faculty that we equate with growing older are not biological imperatives but much more the result of: Mismanagement Misuse, Disuse No-use Negative Expectations Attitudes ourselves
- 7. Biological Changes are Marginal Intellectual Skills - intellectual functioning tend to improve well into later years Sexuality - Most people continue to be sexual beings throughout their lives Creativity - Capacity for creative thought & work persists into later years Family Life - Grows with Age Marital Life - Most older people say they are “very happy” with their marriages
- 8. Biological Ageing 20 40 60 80 100
- 9. Part Two
- 10. No Upper Age Limit There is no upper age limit for : Physical Pleasure Love Sexuality Humour Creativity Intellectual skills, Meaningful Work Important Relationships The recent research I gerontology has changed the concept of Ageing
- 11. Intellectual Skills Common stereotype of old age is that intelligence declines with age It is purely a myth In some areas of intellectual functioning people tend to improve well into their later years Verbal skills,
- 12. Creativity The capacity for creative work persists into later years People who are creative in youth are likely to be creative through out their lives Some people become creative for the first time their later years
- 13. Love and Sexuality It is a myth Older people are not interested in sex, or that they are not capable of having a fulfilling sexual relationship. It is a wrong belief Sexuality can and does play an important part in the life of the older adult. The Fact people who were most sexually active in their younger years are the ones who are most likely to remain sexually active when they get older.*
- 14. Sexuality in Older Stage Older men can often enjoy prolonged sexual stimulation prior to orgasm and may have more control over when they have an orgasm. Older women may notice an increase in their sex drive and a sense of sexual freedom that they've never had before (because of worries about getting pregnant).
- 15. Part Three
- 16. Old Age is What You make it No one is old Only if you don’t grow that you become old
- 17. Age is a State of Mind As long as people continue to act and react to that which is good, there will be no ageing Attitude towards himself is man’s greatest resources
- 18. You are just what you Think you are Take control of how you look. You are a product of your own thinking and no more than the quality of your own thoughts. There will be no ageing until you lose self-control & your zest for living.
- 19. Three Parts of Life Learning period 0 - 30 : We don’t know much about the life Performing period 30-60 : Buy House, Promotions etc Enjoying period 60-90 : Action, Feeling, Freedom, Less Responsibility
- 20. Some Myths about Ageing…(1/3) Myth 1: A persons chronological age determines his physical age Truth : One is only as old as he feels
- 21. Some Myths about Ageing…(2/3) Myth 2 : All older people become Senile Truth : Senility has nothing to do with the normal process of ageing. Healthy older people still have active inquiring minds.
- 22. Some Myths about Ageing…(3/3) Myth 3: Older people are unproductive Truth : One third of older people have some income from employment & a good number are still active in a variety of civic affairs
- 23. Ageing and Culture In our culture old age is regarded as a decease, an era of reduced capacity and ability Period of uselessness Older people are not supposed to be sexy, interested in sex, or sexually active
- 24. Popular Beliefs of Old Age The old age is culturally regarded as Incapability/ Inactive Dependable Depressed Withdrawn Unwanted We have to overcome the negative and Stereotype thinking
- 25. Part Four
- 26. Positive Characteristics of Older People The older people are Clear Headed, Compassionate, Spiritually attuned, At peace with themselves
- 27. Positive Characteristics Alert, Venerable Wise, indomitable Experienced, Intelligent Compassionate Strong, Strong willed, Understanding Humorous Perceptive Philosophical Serene Caring Nurturing Active, Principled, morally concerned Loving,Graceful Joyful, unafraid They are
- 28. Positive Characteristics of Older People They have Ideas, Talent and They drive toward Self expression These characteristics are undiminished by age and independent of time They occupy an all important place at the head of the family, and respected They keep the family together and moving in a good direction
- 29. Part Five Strategies to Stay Young
- 30. Strategies to Stay Young Avoid factors damaging Our health Wellness (habits & attitudes) Maintenance of our personality This is depended on us Undertake healthy life promoting strategies which can improve the function of our body and mind
- 31. Be Attractive Try to be Attractive Weight Control- regular exercise Improving posture Maintain your Grace Cleanliness Neatness, Attractive Appearance Portray Vitality Sprit and Inner glow Develop a good personality and Charm
- 32. Development Tasks It is possible to maintain or increase the right kind of effort regardless of age Even if we are in good health the capabilities can be improved with exercises Successful ageing means learning hopefulness as opposed to hopelessness Developmental Tasks -Erickson
- 33. Stay Young To stay young, you have to look young, you have to act Young ! You have to develop a sense of humour & a nice personality Be helpful, agreeable, capable & strong
- 34. Maintain New Interests Read a lot and converse more on everything that is new and good Maintain new interest at all times
- 35. Avoid Emotional Stress Refuse to submit yourself to chronic Emotional Stress Create the appearance of liveliness
- 36. Healthy Thoughts Permit only happy, healthy thoughts to be mirrored in your face & body Train yourself to utilize expressions of kindness, pleasantness and interest in others
- 37. Strategies to Stay Young Never fear getting old Have interesting hobbies Remain conscious of your grooming, figure, habits, body carriage Do not permit loneliness to set in
- 38. How to Stay Young Help others Create the appearance of aliveness Have interesting hobbies Listening to music, Traveling etc Be Charm Be Patient Maintain Your dignity at all times
- 39. Part Six
- 40. Happiness in Old Age..(1/2) Happiness in Old Age is due to, Pleasurable early life Happy memories in childhood Realistic Attitude about Self Freedom Acceptance Continued participation in Life
- 41. Happiness in Old Age..(2/2) Satisfaction in Married & Sex Life Good Habits Active House Work Financial Stability Recreation Good Social Life
- 42. Factors that Help Anti Ageing Exercise Diet Good Sleep Laughter, Joy, Fun Active meaningful Work Regular Medical Attention Emotional Expression Faith of some kind
- 43. Factors that Accelerate Aging Sedentary Life Inadequate nutrition Chronic insomnia & other sleep disorders Boredom, lack of Meaningful work Isolation Constant sexual dissatisfaction Heavy dependence on medication & alcohol Obesity
- 44. Summary The Concept of Ageing Myths and Beliefs of Ageing Positive aspects of Older People How to Stay Young Conclusion
- 45. Great Leaders
- 48. ERIK ERIKSON