Describe the Stages-of-Life and the influence of age in health care from a patient’s perspective.

From a patient’s perspective, the stages of life can have an immense impact on their overall health and how they are treated by healthcare providers. Throughout each stage of life, patients will experience changes in physical, emotional, and cognitive development that must be taken into consideration when providing care. Health care providers must recognize these changes to effectively meet the needs of their patients at any age.