Older adults - what are some key learnings so far? by Tracey Ahern https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf Think about new knowledge you have gained from weeks 1-3 of NS3350 en-us 2018-02-05 05:25:10 UTC 2026-02-21 06:26:12 UTC hello@padlet.com I have self-reflected on my life and understand my needs wonts and desires for older age . Life is full of adventures and it doesn’t stop when you become older it just keeps growing. I have learnt to look beyond the imperfections of older age. More importantly I believe connection with in community is key for obtaining a healthy ageing process as well as good nutrition and active movement. https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/228485021 2018-02-06 09:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/228485021 https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/228539362 2018-02-06 12:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/228539362 I reflect on my life after learning more and understanding about healthy ageing and I see the importance of living the way I do now. Eating well, staying active, being happy on my own but also enjoying plenty of time with family and friends and being social. If we form these healthy habits now, we will be set up well for the future and to age well. https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/229351008 2018-02-07 21:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/229351008 kitandwabbit https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/229382044 I am looking into and implementing strategies NOW for my parents, my son and my ageing healthy future]]> 2018-02-08 00:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/229382044 https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/230232391 2018-02-10 01:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/230232391 On learning about healthy ageing, it has reinforced the need to eat healthily, maintain exercise (both cardiovascular and weight training), challenge yourself and your brain regularly and maintain social and family connections now to ensure that these habits are continued into later life and assist with ageing in a healthy and positive way (except my wrinkles, that is one part of ageing I will continue to try and stop or botox!!). https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/230238795 Laura]]> 2018-02-10 03:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/230238795 Healthy habits https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/230554180 I have learnt that physical activity is a very important thing . Even to help not get dementia! 

]]> 2018-02-12 12:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/230554180 https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/230849156 2018-02-12 22:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/230849156 I have confidence in that i am well on track to maintain my health in ageing well, this subject just reinforces what I have been adhering too already and will hopefully continue to do so in the coming decades 1opsds https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/231318986 2018-02-13 22:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/231318986 https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/237353610 I have learnt how important physical activity and healthy eating and keeping social is important to a healthy ageing process]]> 2018-03-02 11:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/237353610 https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/237804024 i have learnt a lot about how peoples upbringing and past changes their perspective on what old is. 

]]> 2018-03-04 15:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/237804024 It has made me aware of how prominent sterotyping is of the older population where in fact they have contributed and do contribute alot to society. https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/247426512 2018-03-30 03:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/247426512 Having your Independence. https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/252814634 I have learnt that losing one's independence can create many biological and psychological negative impacts to a person's quality of life. Thus creating depression and creating a rift in a person's social life, therefore, retreating from much loved activities.....breaks my heart]]> 2018-04-18 00:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/252814634 Personally, it has made me less scare of ageing and professionally, I feel that I have learnt so many transferable skills that would increase the quality of life of older adults. https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/255885523 2018-04-27 03:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/255885523 patrinastanford https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/262561149 This journey I have embarked upon will hopefully lead me to be an older adult. It is very interesting to learn how the body keeps changing and how the presence of different diseases affects the mind, body and soul. Something to look forward too. Let the journey begin.
P.S.S.]]> 2018-05-22 04:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/262561149 https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/265128393 This journey so far has given me an insight of the older adult, they deserve more respect and community awareness. I have also learnt that all aspects, body, mind and spirit all matter for healthy ageing. ]]> 2018-06-02 06:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/265128393 I have learned that psychological and social wellbeing is just as important as physical health. Isolation and loneliness is a huge factor, and it can contribute to physical ill health as well. So it's important to stay engaged and to participate fully in your community as you get older! https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/265296359 2018-06-04 06:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/265296359 The key learning for me is being aware of acopia and its influence on the attitudes of the profession. This leads to missed care or no care and how devastating for the older person and all those connected to him/her. https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/266777535 2018-06-12 09:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tracey_ahern/z6cm1f492pxf/wish/266777535