This website article looks at the different psychosocial needs associated with the baby boomer generation. Since I'm currently working in a skilled nursing facility, I provide services to many people born in the baby boomer generation. The article breaks down the top ten needs that will help benefit their quality of life. Attending to their psychosocial needs will help your boomers find comfort, enjoyment and purpose in their later years, thereby creating vital, thriving organizations better able to adapt to changes in the long-term care landscape. With the new trend of everyone being connected via the internet, elders can still have social connectedness to stay in touch with family and have an outlet to talk with others who are not able to see them. Opportunities for education can boost self-esteem and also create social connections. Boomers will be more likely to expect activities that provide possibilities for personal growth, such as classes on popular topics or activities that allow them to contribute to society. Fashion and decor has been present during the amount of time I have been at the nursing facility where men and women have set days to receive manicures and their hair cut. The main conflict that most residents have trouble with are there isn't a set schedule daily for therapy. Personal choice is important to boomer residents, making them more likely to demand flexible scheduling options than our current population. Other psychosocial needs that were addressed were social differentiation, a platform for change, consumer impulse, sex, the boomer is always right, and emotional support. As future occupational therapists, it is imperative to be open to new ways to help promote a better quality of life by addressing their psychosocial needs.
started by nicarobe88 on 09 Aug 15
With the new trend of everyone being connected via the internet, elders can still have social connectedness to stay in touch with family and have an outlet to talk with others who are not able to see them. Opportunities for education can boost self-esteem and also create social connections. Boomers will be more likely to expect activities that provide possibilities for personal growth, such as classes on popular topics or activities that allow them to contribute to society. Fashion and decor has been present during the amount of time I have been at the nursing facility where men and women have set days to receive manicures and their hair cut. The main conflict that most residents have trouble with are there isn't a set schedule daily for therapy. Personal choice is important to boomer residents, making them more likely to demand flexible scheduling options than our current population. Other psychosocial needs that were addressed were social differentiation, a platform for change, consumer impulse, sex, the boomer is always right, and emotional support. As future occupational therapists, it is imperative to be open to new ways to help promote a better quality of life by addressing their psychosocial needs.