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Not more than ten sentences, summarize the growth and development in advanced old age and geriatrics and two theorist that study that age group.
Geriatrics
It is the study of the biological, psychological, physiological, and sociological theories of aging.
summarize the growth and development in advanced old age and geriatrics
Today, about 13% of world population is above the age 65 . however there are various growth and development take place in our geriatric population too. It is true that they are vulnerable to get affected by different diseases. nowadays there are various technologies and support systems available to help the development of old age people.
Cognitive development can be achieved by regular training and engagement in cognitive activities.but verbal abilities and spatial reasoning, basic math abilities and abstract learning skills can be improved in old age.
two theories that study that age group.
It describes that ageing is unavoidable , mutual withdrawal and disengagement.
2. Activity theory
It discuss with implicit theory of aging population, and lay theory of aging, promots fruitful aging outcomes among our greying citizens.