Question

ch 13 Observe 2 local environments (e.g, school, work, shopping mall, library etc) and talk about how the environment helps or hinders persons in later adulthood. Think about not only physical issues but also, other issues such as technological issues, social factors etc. What would you do to improve environments for older adults?

Answer 1

The outdoor environment hinders persons in later adulthood as there are not enough convenient facilites to attend to their needs like public toilets, pavements, benches and safe walkways. There are more crime these days which risks their safety and life. The air is polluted and is not safe for older person deteriotaing health.

These factors should be looked into and taken care of so older adults can enjoy going out more.

As individuals develop more seasoned their natural quality decays and they are helpless to age-related inveterate illnesses, decreased versatility and quality, and misfortune of locate and hearing. These troubles are assist compounded by misfortune of pay, and misfortune of a companion, companions or family. All these components will decide to what degree an individual’s way of life is disturbed by natural dangers that drive them to manage to maintain a strategic distance from a decay in their prosperity.