Discussion Post: Community & the Aging Adult
A community's response to the physical and mental health needs of its aging population has become a highly publicized topic within recent years. Taking into account your community's elderly residential facilities, apply the following:
• Discuss what policies might a residential facility develop to minimize the chances that its residences will develop "institutionalism"
• Include whether or not such polices are common or uncommon
• Determine which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development an aging adult may be in if they are suffering from institutionalism
• Explain how understanding of the: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the Aging Adult can be helpful in a clinical setting.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.