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	There are multiple aspects included in the social perspective of caring for an aging relative. Throughout the stages of life, everyone experiences multiple changes to their social roles and relationships <ref name="Berk"/><ref name="Bjor"/>. In elderly people, these changes can include the pruning of relationships down to a small group of people whom they are closest to and feel are most important in their life <ref name="Berk">Berk, L. E. (2010). Exploring lifespan development (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.</ref><ref name="Bjor">Bjorklund, B. R. (2011). The journey of adulthood (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall</ref>. It can also include social role changes chosen by the elder such as becoming a volunteer or being a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives<ref name="Bjor"/>. Or role changes that are not so positive and not explicitly selected by the older adult. For example, being widowed or becoming a care receiver<ref name="Bjor"/>.		There are multiple aspects included in the social perspective of caring for an aging relative. Throughout the stages of life, everyone experiences multiple changes to their social roles and relationships <ref name="Berk"/><ref name="Bjor"/>. In elderly people, these changes can include the pruning of relationships down to a small group of people whom they are closest to and feel are most important in their life <ref name="Berk">Berk, L. E. (2010). Exploring lifespan development (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.</ref><ref name="Bjor">Bjorklund, B. R. (2011). The journey of adulthood (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall</ref>. It can also include social role changes chosen by the elder such as becoming a volunteer or being a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives<ref name="Bjor"/>. Or role changes that are not so positive and not explicitly selected by the older adult. For example, being widowed or becoming a care receiver<ref name="Bjor"/>.
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	Different types of people will react to all of these social transitions in various ways. It is very important, as a caregiver, to recognize and be aware when an elderly adult is not adjusting well to these changes.		Different types of people will react to all of these social transitions in various ways. It is very important, as a caregiver, to recognize and be aware when an elderly adult is not adjusting well to these changes.

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Contents 1 Psychological 2 Physical 3 Social 3.1 What is it? 3.2 Warning Signs and Signs for Intervention 3.3 Prevention and Treatment 3.4 Adapting to the New Lifestyle 3.5 Notes and References

Psychological

Physical

Social

What is it?

There are multiple aspects included in the social perspective of caring for an aging relative. Throughout the stages of life, everyone experiences multiple changes to their social roles and relationships ^[1][2]. In elderly people, these changes can include the pruning of relationships down to a small group of people whom they are closest to and feel are most important in their life ^[1][2]. It can also include social role changes chosen by the elder such as becoming a volunteer or being a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives^[2]. Or role changes that are not so positive and not explicitly selected by the older adult. For example, being widowed or becoming a care receiver^[2].

Different types of people will react to all of these social transitions in various ways. It is very important, as a caregiver, to recognize and be aware when an elderly adult is not adjusting well to these changes.

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Warning Signs and Signs for Intervention

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Prevention and Treatment

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Adapting to the New Lifestyle

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World Health Organization Link [1]

Notes and References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Berk, L. E. (2010). Exploring lifespan development (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} Bjorklund, B. R. (2011). The journey of adulthood (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
3. ↑ Cattan, M., White, M., Bond, J. & Learmouth, A. (2005). Preventing social isolation and loneliness among older people: a systematic review of health promotion interventions. Ageing & Society, 25, 41-67.
4. ↑ Shiovitz-Ezra, S. & Leitsch, S. A. (2010). The role of social relationships in predicting loneliness: The national social life, health, and aging project. SocialWork Research, 34, 157-167.
5. ↑ Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. O. (2010). Introduction to psychology: Gateways to mind and behaviour (12th ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

Kr09an 18:46, 26 October 2011 (EDT)

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