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The older adult - His contribution to the community of South Africa
Submitted: 04 October 2018 | Published: 31 December 1982
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Z. Droskie, S.A. National Council for the Aged, South AfricaFull Text:
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Growing old involves biological, emotional and social changes. Life roles change but will depend on personal life patterns of work and activity, relationships and attitude. There is a loss in activities requiring speed, but a gain in that requiring carefulness, thoroughness and the use of previous experience. Retirement usually results in adjusting to a low, fixed income. Accumulated skills, knowledge, judgement, wisdom and perspective are lost, yet productivity and creativity can be utilised if the older person is allowed to pursue a career pattern suitable to his needs.
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