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Infancy- Birth to 1 year
The infant learns to survive outside the mothers uterus.
Learning to trust
NEEDS: Meets the needs for food
Holds, cuddles, and talks to the infant -
Toddler- Age 1-3
This is a period of endless activity-getting into everything
Becomes more coordinated; walking, reaching and eating.
NEEDS: Maintains a safe environment by eliminating hazards
Is consistent when enforcing rules -
Preschool- Age 3-5
Energetic and curious
They have better control of complex muscular movement, running, jumping, and climbing.
NEEDS: Maintains the rules of conduct already set in the home.
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School- Age 6-12
This is a period of slow but steady physical growth.
At around 12 years of age, a rapid growth sport indicates the transition to adolescence.
NEEDS: Continues to provide a safe home environment with supervision.
Provides adequate nutrition -
Adolescence- Age 12-18
The year of conflicts and adjustments establishing independence
Second major period of rapid growth, with many emotional and social changes
NEEDS:Respect the right to privacy
Continues to reinforce safety-conscious behavior. -
Adulthood - Age 18-65
Establishing and maintaining a meaningful life.
Physical development is complete, while social and emotional development continues.
NEEDS: Provides opportunities for the client to make choices in the care routine. Encourages active involvement in family life and the household routine for as long as possible. -
Older adulthood- Age 65-100
This is a period of many changes; physical, emotional, and social.
Adjusts to retirement and the lifestyle changes that result from reduced income.
NEEDS: Provides extra time for the client to accomplish a task. Allow the client to do as much as possible, even though it takes more time.