Week 9 – Jss 3 First Term Physical and Health Education Notes

WEEK 9
DATE:
CLASSS: J.S.S. 3
SUBJECT PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

TOPIC: AGEING AND DEATH EDUCATION

What is ageing?
Ageing is defined as a process of growing old, in which the physiological and skeletal system become weak and strength, power, ability e. t. c are lost gradually.
Ageing is the process of growing old, reach the end of useful life, it is also a time in life when one becomes obsolescent.
What is Death? Death is defined as a state of no life or termination of life of individual.

 Physical and biological changes

1. Vision loss and significant hearing loss
2. Loss of memory may occur
3. Nutritional status and enjoyment of food are often affected
4. Ligaments, structure and growth undergo structural changes

                       Measures against ageing

5. Rest and sleep
6. Exercise
7. Nutrition
8. Having more close friends
9. Greater participation in activities
10. Visiting with family
11. Addressing basic needs

     

    Deaths
    

    Death is the termination of the biological function that defines living organisms. Death begins when the heart stop beating

    How to support the dying people
    

12. Be there consistently, as often as the patient wants, and as frequently as the time schedule permits
13. Maintain contact on a regular basis over a period of time, so the dying person will feel comfortable with sharing thoughts, fears, feelings, wishes, dreams and hopes
14. Listen more than talk
15. Let them also know who is in the room, tell him or her who is touching an arm or patting a shoulder
16. Remind them of time and date

     Grieve
    Grief is a normal, healthy response to loss. One of the greatest losses that can occur is the death of someone you love. Other losses include the loss of your health or health of someone you care about or the end of an important relationship, such as a marriage
    Grieving is the process of emotional and life adjustment you go through after a loss. It is also known as bereavement

     How is grief treated?

17. Social support
18. Good self-care
19. The passage of time is usually the best medicine for grief
20. Contact a grief counselor
21. Contact bereavement support group for help.