Health Management for Older Adults III - Loss of Independence in the Elderly -- Autonomy

< i > Loss of Independence in the Elderly -- Autonomy

Let us now examine the ideas of Autonomy, Independence and Dependence

Autonomy, in this context, is the ability of individuals to engage in self-determined behavior to pursue their own goals and determine the course of their existence

In order to be autonomous, one needs to be capable of rational thinking and of making decisions