Theories of ageing
Activity Theory
Elderly people take an active part in society
play bingo, gardening, book club
improves self concept
more activity older adults engage in, the greater the life satisfactionic
Disengagement theory
Elderly people do not participate in soceity
this may be due to poor health
transport issues
widowhood
this can cause lonliness and depression
elderly people have time to reflect on their experiences
helps with the burden of death if elderly are not actively engaged
allows the elderly to adapt to change possibly illness