Reflection / Reaction Paper

Human aging is a physiological and dynamic process that occurs throughout time.
According to the majority of gerontologists, it begins in the fourth decade of life and
ends in death. Human aging is a complex and individual process that transpires in the
biological, psychological, and social aspects. Biological changes in the human body that
occur with age influence mood, attitude toward the environment, physical condition, and
social activities, as well as identify aging' status in the family and society. Human
awareness and adaptability to the aging process are referred to as psychological
ageing. The role of an elderly person in society is culturally conditioned and may vary as
norms change. The term "social ageing" relates to how a person views the aging
process and how society views it. Ignatz Leo Nascher coined the term "geriatrics" and
thus modern geriatrics was founded. His interest in geriatrics and the development of
treatments for the elderly was almost certainly sparked by trips to Austria, where elderly
care was flourishing at the time. Nascher's interest in geriatrics is even more
remarkable given that he was a contemporary of William Osler, a well-known Canadian
physician who served as head of medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The
death of a spouse, regardless of age, is a life-changing event. Grief can have
physiological implications, such as depression and a loss of appetite, in addition to
psychological effects such as sleeplessness. Bereavement may be damaging to an
older person's immune system and lead them to lose interest in their own care. Denial,
anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance are the five stages that make up our
learning to live with the one we've lost. They're aids in framing and identifying what
we're feeling. They aren't, however, pauses on a linear timeline of grief. Not everyone
passes through them all or in the same sequence. Our aim is that as we progress
through these stages, we will get a greater understanding of grief's terrain, allowing us
to cope better with life and loss. People who are grieving will frequently report more
stages.