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[Aging and routinization: a review].

Valérie Bergua¹, Jean Bouisson

¹Laboratoire de psychologie, EA4139, Bordeaux. valerie.bergua@u-bordeaux2.fr

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|December 18, 2008

Summary

Routinization in older adults involves consistent daily activities. Preference for routines is linked to psychological, functional, and cognitive vulnerabilities, impacting adaptation.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Behavioral Science
Epidemiology

Context:

Routinization, the consistent performance of activities over time, is a key concept in understanding aging.
This study examines routinization from developmental and multidisciplinary perspectives, analyzing its evolution in recent research.
The functions of routinization are explored within a general model of disability.

Purpose:

To analyze the concept of routinization in the elderly.
To investigate the relationship between preference for routines and various vulnerability factors.
To discuss theoretical and clinical implications for identifying and managing adaptation difficulties in older adults.

Summary:

Routinization in the elderly, defined as consistent performance of environmental, behavioral, and social activities, is a complex phenomenon.

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Impact:

Highlights routinization's relevance for identifying vulnerability markers in the elderly.
Informs early detection, prevention, and management strategies for adaptation difficulties in aging populations.
Provides a framework for understanding the multifaceted nature of aging and disability.