Evaluating Theories of Aging

D2Unit 4

Learning Objectives• To evaluate the influence that aging theories

have on health and social care provision/.

Success Criteria1. Familiarise yourself with Disengagement

Theory and Continuity Theory.2. Use the two theories to write an evaluation of

the influence these theories have on health or social care provision.

D2 Task

• Evaluate the influence of two major theories of ageing on health and social care provision

• Add to your P4 article. At the end of the article you will need to say how the theories of aging will influence health or social care support.

• Think about:– If your celebrity was in your care home would they be

encouraged to continue in the same way as their past?– Would the elderly withdraw?– How could you prevent disengagement in the care home?– How would you encourage the elderly to remain active in the

care home?