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Dementia While Aging
I worry about the possibility of facing dementia in my later years. This concern brings a lot of stress and could change how I see aging. How dementia affects my life will depend on its severity, but I already foresee various challenges. For example, I might struggle...
Blog Post 2
Aging Practice Blog Post 2: My Late-Life Aging In my first blog post, I discussed my thoughts about growing older and what I hope my life will look like during later adulthood. I imagined myself remaining independent, traveling, spending time with family and friends,...
Aging and Losing Independence
When I think about aging and the possibility of losing my independence, I honestly believe it would be one of the hardest adjustments for me. I am so used to being able to do things for myself, make my own decisions, go where I want to go, and take care of my own...
Blog Post 2 – My Late Life Aging
Facing the Loss of Independence in Later Life When I completed the Meaning of Growing Old introductory activity, I identified losing my independence as the part of aging that scares me the most. Independence has always been extremely important to me. I am used to...
Blog Post 2: Fear of Aging
In my latest post for Blog 1 I shared that one aspect of aging that genuinely concerns me is cognitive decline, particularly dementia. Because I have witnessed dementia affect my family, imagining myself in that situation is not merely an academic exercise. My great...
Skylar Chastain- My Late Life Aging
When I first started thinking about a problematic aging situation that I wanted to focus on, my first choice was Medicare Advantage plans. I have concerns about how these plans affect the aging population and whether they truly provide older adults with the access and...
My Late Life Aging
Alzheimer's Disease: Physical, Emotional, Financial, and Social Impacts As I discussed in my last post, developing Alzheimer’s like both of my great-grandmothers is my largest fear as I age. From my first-hand experience with this condition, it was a totally...
Blog Post 2 My Late Life
The idea of being the last one alive in my family will impact every aspect of my older life. Emotionally, I will feel extremely alone, but at peace knowing that I will see them again. In turn, my social life will look different because I will need to lean on...
Blog Post 2 – My Late Life Aging
My greatest fear about aging is losing my motor skills. Physically, I would experience tremendous discomfort and likely need a caregiver to assist me. Simple daily activities, such as waking up, getting out of bed, and using the bathroom, could become difficult or...
Ashley Molina – Post 2
1. The problematic aging situation I initially wrote about was Alzheimer’s. I believe it would negatively impact me physically, emotionally, socially, and financially. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys brain cells, affecting memory and thinking....