The
elderely people need continue support because of their alteration
in health status.
They
faces physical and mental problems
Examples
- Depression: Factors
correlating
with depression include reduced ability in daily activities,
reduced level of self-respect, reduced satisfaction with life,
pain, lower economic standards and income, fatigue, and
absence of social support.
- Chronic health
conditions. According to the National Council on Aging, about 92
percent of seniors have at least one chronic disease and 77 percent
have at least two. This includes
- An
increase in physical health problems/conditions e.g. Heart disease,
stroke, alzheimer's disease.
- Chronic pain.
- Side-effects from medications.
- Losses: relationships, independence, work and
income, self-worth, mobility and flexibility.