Propria configurație a vârstei senescenței: explorarea reperelor conceptuale

Abstract

In this article we analyze the etymology and essence of the concept of "senescence", which describes the specifics of the elderly. What is certain is that we cannot avoid the aging process in our lives. The moment we are born, the aging process begins. People need to conform to the stages of life and growth, and change can often be seen as negative and unproductive. But without personal and physical development man cannot progress. Aging is manifested by the decline in physical functioning of the body, visible changes in the human body, loss of income, retirement, loss of partner and social support. All of this is associated with aging. However, not everyone experiences these changes exactly. Professionals believe that in order to understand aging, we must take into account not only the chronological age of the person, ie his age, but also the different circumstances and problems of life in terms of physical and psychosocial factors.