Response 1: Psychological Aspects of Aging

Response 1: Psychological Aspects of Aging

Respond to at least two colleagues who applied a theory of successful aging to Helen’s case that differs from the one you applied.

· State whether you agree that your colleague’s strategy for applying the theory to Helen’s case is likely to be helpful.

· Provide support for your response and suggest one additional way your colleague might support Helen’s psychological well-being.

Be sure to support your responses with specific references to the resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.

Colleague 1: Lisa

Hello Everyone,

There are several key life events that have influenced Sara’s relationships. Sarah has experienced loss, and because of it she has become depressed and lonley. She states, “Every since my husband died theres been no one to talk to”, (Laureate 2013). This influences her relationships because, she has become withdrawn and angry. After her husband died Sarah, and her daughter began living together. “Sara and her daughter have lived together for the past 10 years since Stephanie returned home after a failed relationship and was unable to live independently”, (Plummer Makris & Brocksen, 2014). This influences her relationships because, she feels that Stephanie is taking over, and she has no control over her environment. She has also acquired the habit of hoarding things which influences her relationships because her other daughter Jane refuses to come visit her because of the conditions of the house.Her daughter Stephanie is also having issues over her hoarding. As Sara’s social worker, I might apply a theory of successful aging such as Activity Theory to her case by encouraging her to get physically active by going outside to walk, by joining a gym that has programs for the elderly, and by going on short trips with Stephanie. This will also help them bond more. “There is considerable evidence that being physically and mentally active helps to maintain the physiological , psychological, and iintellectual functions of older people”, (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman 2016).