Name: Peda, Ruel U.

BSN IIIA

DAPIT HAPON: Aging like a Sun

A reflection paper

Aging is equivalent to” nalalapit na sa dapit hapon ng buhay” or their life is near where it is

destined to be, Till now, I am still sensitive about this topic my Lolo died One month ago, and he

supposed to be the one that I will be interviewed, cause when the topic is all about old people or

aging he’s the one that comes into my mind first.

It is really difficult to come up with a working definition of aging; many academics from

across the world defined 'aging' from various angles. Based on the facts I have gathered, I

characterize aging as a multidimensional process of physiological, mental, and social changes that

occur over the course of a person's life. Aging experiences may differ amongst individuals, despite

the fact that they are beyond human control. Chronological time is extremely important in the

civilized world. The age of 60 or 65, which is roughly similar to retirement ages in most

industrialized nations, is considered the start of old age. In many underdeveloped countries,

chronological time is of little or no value in defining old age. Other socially created meanings of

age, such as the responsibilities allocated to older persons, are more relevant; in certain

circumstances, the loss of duties associated with physical deterioration is crucial in defining old

age. Thus, in contrast to the calendar milestones that characterize life stages in the industrialized

world, old age is perceived to begin in many developing nations when active participation is no

longer feasible.

After all, as I’ve said life is continuous, we can’t do anything about it and we must be

thankful about the years that were given to us, At the short span of time, personal I’m so thankful I
was able to experience a lot of thing, learned a lot of knowledge. As I was saying at the very

young age I learned to value my life and to be grateful about thing and blessings that I’ve received,

And to all we must not be scared of aging cause it’s all part of life everyone will be there all we

can do is to enjoy life and to be thankful about every day, Everday is a Gift and a blessing from

above.