Aging: Social Problems of Growing Old

Ageism is prejudice and discrimination based solely on age.
Home-health care is provided for patients who cannot leave their homes but have the possibility of improving.
Hospice care is short-term care, but only available to patients with six months or less to live.
Disengagement theory states that reduced interaction between elderly persons and other members of society is unavoidable, mutual, and acceptable.
Activity theory states that life satisfaction depends on maintaining social involvement by developing new interests, hobbies, roles, and relationships.
Continuity theory states that older people seek out familiar areas of their lives and strive to keep those constant as they age, which becomes a strategy for adaptation to the challenges of growing old.
Medicare is a government-run social insurance program that provides health coverage for people65 and older.