Select one theory on aging that you find influential in the care of older adults

Provide a brief overview of this theory and how it could be used to guide the care of older adults

• Present a brief story, or anecdote, that illustrates some aspect(s) of your selected theory
• This brief story should represent a personal, or professional, experience that has influenced your beliefs, or perceptions, about aging, or your choice to work with older adults

  The activity theory:

1. Proposes that a positive relationship between activity and life satisfaction exists.

2. A person’s concept of self is directly related to the roles previously held by that person.

3.In order to maintain a positive sense of self, you need to substitute new roles for those lost due to aging.