Lavender Seniors

I have identified the aging population (greater than 55 years of age) in Chatham/Kent, Ontario (in a community I am familiar and work within); a population on the rise and with minimal government and Ministry of Health support that enables seniors to maintain quality of life,

In the fiscal year 2010, (O’Shaughnessy, 2012) only about 5.1%, or 3 million people, out of the 57.8 million people age sixty and over, received services funded by the Act. These services included home delivered meals, home care, personal care, or case management services on a regular or intensive basis. About 14%, 8 million people, received other services, such as transportation, congregate meals, or information and assistance on a not so regular basis. A report was made by the Government Accountability Office stating that their findings were that many older people are in need of meals and other supportive services to help remain independent in their own communities, but a large portion of them are not getting the help they are in need of. Some barriers causing this lack of help are lack of funding and lack of knowledge among the older Americans that they may be eligible for benefits and services can be available for them.

As the population of older adults grows, health care and career opportunities will evolve. (Moody, 2015). Consequently, programming to address the unique needs of individuals in the aging population will be in demand. Senior Reach is a model for senior psychosocial support. The mission and structure of Senior Reach were explored via program resources, staff interviews, and service learning training. Moreover, self reflection determined if the career track merited further pursuit.

Residents at Evergreen for the past year or so are two elderly women who are 75 years old. They are best friends although they have only met at the facility. According to Evergreen staff, the two women instantly became friends when they first met each other. They started talking in the lounge area and the initial conversation showed that they had many things in common, including experiences in life.

Seniors in Westfield, New Jersey, can learn new skills and keep their minds active by participating in the following local classes:

The American Society on Aging (ASA) is located at 575 Market St., Suite 2100 San Fransisco, Ca 94105-2869 USA. The purpose of this group is for individuals to come together to help expand upon their knowledge and skills needed to care for the aging population. ASA provides top-notch, nationally recognized training, publications, and education to those who are seeking further knowledge on elderly individuals and caregiving. Every year they host a conference in which people from different professions, including healthcare, philanthropy, and social service come together and expand upon their prior knowledge of aging individuals. Online web seminars are also available and provided by experts from a variety of areas within the study. Becoming a

Upon aging, life changes occur; leaving an individual with many decisions to make. Amidst one of the most challenging decisions is who will care for the person when they are no longer able to do so, and where they will live. In today's society, nursing homes are a favored choice regardless of the gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status with approximately 352, 300 seniors living in special-care facilities throughout Canada (Stat Can, 2013). To many, nursing homes are seen as an ideal living arrangement for their loved elders, unfortunately that is not the reality for all seniors in these nursing homes. What seniors are led to believe is their new haven, may in fact, be just the opposite. Elders in Ontario nursing homes are being

My community service learning at Renaissance retirement home has being so amazing. At the facility, they have a mission statement which centered on the ageless spirit. “Celebrate the ageless spirit of people through services and innovation” The employer’s responsibility is focused on activity of daily living to the residents as well as nurturing their mind, body and ageless spirit (wholistic care). Renaissance retirement home has value for their residents. These are respect, integrity, compassion and excellence.

The quality of care is often affected by social support systems since this system plays an integral part in each of our lives. It is vital to have social support because it encourages a healthy response from the person. A social support system promotes health to an individual by providing rewarding roles socially, a better way to deal with events which are stressful, and a positive experience. It is essential in a person’s life, whether elderly or in youth, to have a system providing for physical, emotional, psychological, and social needs. Social support can promote health by providing individuals with positive experiences, socially rewarding roles, or improved abilities to cope with stressful events. The system may often consist of friends, coworkers, and other individuals such as social workers and providers. Lastly, family is a vital part of one's social support system by providing an environment of trustworthiness where an individual can be themselves and share his or her opinions, concerns, fears and point of views while

As older adults age, their physical, psychological, social, and economic circumstances continue to change—sometimes more rapidly than when they were younger. These changes influence how both temporary illnesses and chronic diseases manifest in older adults. In other words, the health care needs of older adults differ significantly from those of younger adults. This diversity of health care needs among older adults means they need specialized types of care: geriatrics and, the focus of this course, gerontology. While some people confuse the terms and use them interchangeably, geriatrics and gerontology are two different disciplines, though both have a similar focus on caring for older adults.

In her studies, published in 2009, of a random sampling of 68 assisted-living facilities, Rodiek talked to 1,100 residents and 430 employees. “Older people,” she found, “need and benefit from outdoor space and greenery just as much as the young.” (Scientific America – Franklin). The design and botanicals used are the key feature to the success of the healing garden. For instance; a ponds can only be watched for so long – yet if there are turtles and fish that stimulate the environment there is a higher chance of the visitors returning to the garden. Same goes with the plant selection – Flowering plants will encouraged visitors to return to be stimulated to see new flowers and absorb the energy of the new plants. Also watching the process of flowering is an activity to encourage seniors to get outside and walk around, while partaking in a pleasing

Growing up as a member of the LGBT+ community, I recognize the drastic lack of support we have in place for this community. By earning my PhD in clinical psychology and minoring in small business, within approximately 15-20 years, when I am 33-38, I plan to open my own practice and will specialize in helping this at-risk youth population. I have a 5 year gap to really plan and make sure I have a solid plan and foundation for my practice, I don’t want to rush into

These individuals can be relatives or individuals from a senior health center. The goal of this project is not only to bridge the gap between aging and public health trough a list of topics on aging or a series of questions—it is to have a better understating of the determinants of health of older adults. The types of questions may include: the nature of the neighborhood; the individual current work status or conditions; the individual’s living arrangements; or the individual access to healthy and nutritionally dense foods. The goal is to help interns to be advocates on behalf of older adults and to be engaged in policy activities (e.g., writing a testimony) for policy makers who are involved in the welfare and well-being of older

The world is an ever-changing place and so are the cultures represented within. While providing care, it is a nurse’s responsibility to keep up with these constant changes and learn to accommodate everyone. This is not always an easy task as it requires the nurse to set aside their biases and fully embrace the newly emerging cultures. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Questioning culture, also known as LGBTQ, has been slowly emerging and gaining more attention throughout the past century. It is essential for nurses to acquire knowledge about them to better serve their community in a culturally sensitive manner. As health promotion is an important aspect of nursing, it must be attuned carefully to each culture to be effective.

According to Hanson (2014), caring for the elderly population presents several unique issues for the