Select one of the following theories of aging for this Assignment
Select one of the following theories of aging for this Assignment and provide an overview of the main concepts of the chosen theory.
Sociological Theories of Aging
Activity Theory
Disengagement Theory
Subculture Theory
Continuity Theory
Age Stratification Theory
Person-Environment-Fit Theory
Genotranscendence Theory
Psychological Theories of Aging
Human Needs Theory
Theory of Individualism
Stages of Personality Development Theory
Life-Course (Life Span Development) Paradigm
Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory
Biological Theories of Aging
Stochastic Theories
Free Radical Theory
Orgel/Error Theory
Wear and Tear Theory
Connective Tissue Theory
Nonstochastic Theories
Programmed Theory
Gene/Biological Clock Theory
Neuroendocrine Theory
Immunologic/Autoimmune Theory
Provide one example of how you will apply the theory of aging in your role as a Nurse Practitioner working with the frail elderly population.
Provide one example of how the theory of aging you selected will assist you as a nurse practitioner in promoting health care in the frail elderly population.
Provide two examples of how you as the nurse practitioner will synthesize best practice in care of the aging population based on relevant research with regard to organ system changes with normal aging.
Describe your area of greatest learning from completing this Assignment.
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