Everyone ages. It can’t be avoided! Some people age gracefully…while others just get old!
So, what’s the difference between aging gracefully and just getting old? When things get old, they are seen as being no longer useful. In contrast, aging is a process that can be managed—with the outcome being something that is more desirable and more valuable!
As a nursing assistant, it’s easy to see the negative side of aging. Many of your clients are probably sick or disabled. Some may be confused—unable to complete the simplest task. When you see older clients suffering, you may come to think of getting older as a time of loneliness and dependence.
The truth is that most elderly people learn to live with the changes that age brings. And, they enjoy happy and productive lives.
Take a moment to read this article and become more familiar with the normal again process
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