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Age - Older Adults (Common challenges (Ageism - discrimincation (Can be…
Age - Older Adults
Common challenges
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Isolation
Older adults are more at risk of isolation due to bereavements and being unable to access the community which can be due to a number of factors such as transportation, changes in living, physical limitations
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Role changes
Older adults may not be accustomed to being looked after as opposed to looking after, or can become widowed.
Vulnerability
Being cared for in family and community settings can increase risk of abuse; physical, verbal, psychological, financial and sexual abuse; abandonment; neglect; and serious losses of dignity and respect
Cognitive
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Executive functioning: decision making, problem solving, planning and sequencing of responses, and multitasking
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