2. AGEIS
M
Refers to negative
feeling that directed
toward an older
person simply on
account of age.

3. AGING
Is a normal
developmental factor
and a continuous
lifelong process that
begins at birth and
ends in death.

4. PHYSICAL CHANGES
Less strength and
endurance
Five senses slowly
weaken
Bones become brittle,
stiff and weak
Mobility is weakened

5. MENTAL CHANGES
Mind can still
continue to learn
Dementia
In worst cases,
Alzheimer’s disease

6. SOCIOLOGICAL CHANGES
Loss of spouse
Mandatory retirement
Lack of involvement in
community activities
Loss of role identification
Loneliness

7. PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES
FOR THE AGED

8. The Senior Citizen’s Club
Seniors can avail
discounts at drug stores,
public transportation,
movie houses,
restaurants, etc.
Can also provide
financial assistance.

9. Homes for the Aged
Provide needs of
the these people
through donations
from other people
who care for the

10. Tagum Home for the Aged
(Visayan Village, Tagum, Davao del
Norte)

11. Golden Acres (DSWD)
(Bago Bantay, Quezon City)

12. Asilo de Molo Home for the Aged
(Asilo de San Vicente de Paul)
(Avancena Street, Molo, Iloilo City)

13. Home for the Elderly (Region 9)
Talon, Zamboanga City

14. Hospicio De San Jose De
Barili

15. Ladies of Charity Home for the Aged,
Calbayog Unit, Inc.
(Calbayog City)

16. DEATH:
A Reality

17. Death is final and
irreversible

18. Grief responses are
normal and
necessary

19. Individuals need emotional
comfort during bereavement.

20. Denial – disbelief and non-
acceptance of death
Anger – feeling of being cheated
Bargaining – striking a
compromise
Depression – prolonged
silence or crying