Aging And Memory Loss

Nutrition is especially important to the geriatric population. This paper will discuss the nutritional considerations of aging and food safety issues.
Nutritional Considerations of Aging
According to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association good quality food contributes greatly to the quality of life that seniors have. (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) The Journal asserts that it is very important for the elderly to maintain a good appetite. This ensures that the individual will maintain a healthy weight and not suffer from malnutrition which is very common among the elderly who reside in nursing homes. . (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”) The Journal explains that,

“For these people, a more liberalized nutrition intervention, rather than a ttherapeutic diet, may be warranted to maintain quality of life . Nutrition interventions should be monitored and diets modified appropriately.” (“Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition, aging, and the continuum of care”)

The Journal of the American Dietetic Association confirms that elderly people have special needs as it relates to food, supplements and nutrients

Aging And Mental Health

It is human to have a long childhood,” wrote Erik Erickson, who is famous for his psychosocial theory of human development. “It is civilized to have an even longer childhood. Long childhood makes a technical and mental virtuoso out of man, but it also leaves a life-long residue of emotional immaturity in him".
Erikson believed that individuals pass through eight separate stages of development. His theory encompassed the entire span of one’s life and understood the impact of culture and society on personal development. He is best known for coining the term “  work or at home. Generativity is broader than productivity or creativity. It means mentoring, guiding, being concerned with the welfare of the next generation. Whatever one has to offer, it needs to be offered freely and with enthusiasm. Joy and meaning can be found in work, family, and community.
To successfully navigate this stage of life, a person may need to take inventory, to reassess the dreams and goals of youth and to see how life matches up to them.