Senior Citizen Persuasive Essay

It slowly takes over your mind, catapulting its victims into darkness. Profound forgetfulness and involuntary physical violence. There is no worse fear then forgetting loved ones, having them take care of you every day, but for some reason, it's hard to remember who they are and what the mean to you. Most likely if you ask any healthy senior citizen what they fear most as they go into old age, you'll hear Alzheimer’s and Dementia. To help prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia primal lifestyle is crucial to a healthy brain function. The American Medical Association (AMA) should educate young and healthy individuals as well as those with predisposed Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) on how to prevent these cognitive impairments. Educating individuals on how to avoid, progression and future treatments of AD and DLB is a step in the right direction, to stop and one day fully eradicate AD and DLB.

Among the remarkable achievements of the Maya I think it is the building of the Cities. The buildings of the cities are made of stone and they are stable to live in. The cities are all stone and build completely safe to live.

Over the past twenty years North Americans have witnessed the largest boom in population in the area of seniors. For the purpose of this assignment I will define a senior as anyone over the age of sixty. The increased number of seniors in conjunction with a longer life span has raised questions about these individuals quality of life both emotionally, mentally and physically. The purpose of this study is to look at whether or not dog ownership leads individuals to be more physically active.

In the "Old People" episode of Aziz Ansari's new program, Master of None, a grandparent presents his robotic pet seal to his grandson and provides the white pet with a kiss on the cheek. "I went to the VA and they gave me this - said I needed a companion," said the grandparent. With grownups like the grandfather in Master of None in mind, Hasbro has released a line of "family friendly pets" for the general public ages 5 to 105. The "Joy for All" animals are robot pet cats that look, purr and feel like healthy pet cats - hairball not included.

“In the 2013 NCAA tournament Louisville player Kevin Ware suffered a horrific injury to his lower right leg while attempting to block an opposing player’s shot. Six months later, Ware was healed and back to practicing. He was lucky (Patterson)”. Over the years in college, college athletes are going into debt on behalf of them not being paid to play in sports events. College athletes are in need for money when they don’t have enough to pay for food or clothes.

According to the National Foster Youth institute, “More than 23,000 children age out of the US foster care system every year.”() Aging out is the process of a teens transitioning from the legal control of the foster care system, to independent living. Youth aging out of foster care should be given an extension on foster care services after the age of 18, because it provides a stable home for teens, it increases the amount of college graduates and it provides healthcare for those in need.

Have the American people thought about their life in the future? Will People need long term care? One long term care option is an Assisted Living Facility. Assisted livings need to be ran effectively with consideration of elder’s health, wellness and safety; while maintaining a balance between care and daily business functions. As people get older, there comes a point in time where family may need to make the decision to put a loved one in an assisted living facility. It is not an easy decision to make but the family or individual has to decide what the best next step may be.

Have you ever noticed that when you are not feeling well, your pet will not leave your side? It is almost like they have a sixth sense to illness or anything that you may be inflicting you mentally, emotionally or physically. Those suffering with chronic illnesses, both physically and mentally benefit exponentially from the companionship of a pet. For anyone suffering with a chronic pain disorder, there is nothing essentially that can make you feel better. My mother is a disabled fifty-two year old woman; she suffers from depression, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. If anyone knows about chronic pain…it is her. When discussing this paper with her she said, “Some days I do not know what I would do without Matilda Faithe, she gets me through some of my worst days ("Animals Helping Humans Cope with Pain." Personal interview).” My mother has had Matilda Faithe, her nine year old; over-weight Yorkshire terrier, ever since her doctor suggested that a pet may be beneficial to her health. Nine years later and it has proven to be nothing but true. Having that companion gives her a reason to have to get up and keep moving, even when her body is telling her no. You have another life that is depending on you to get up and feed them and walk them. Just having to do simple tasks such as walking or feeding the dog is keeping her moving. My grandmother, whom suffers from dementia, also lives with my mother and benefits from the day to day help of Matilda Faithe. A pet is something constant in the life of someone suffering from a memory disorder. Not only does this little companion help her mentally, she keeps my frail ninety pound grandmother up and moving as well. This alone is why it is very common for nursing homes to bring in therapy animals for the residents. It not only helps them mentally and physically, but it brings an overwhelming sense of contentment with the interactions they have with

The survey will help me reach the goal of reducing the feelings of depression, loneliness, low self-steam and autonomy that older adults face when they live alone. With the survey I will get information about which areas the participant improved after spending time with their dog or cat, and what areas need improvement. The animals should provide love to the elders, and companionship. I will also be able to see the benefits that dogs bring to the health of the elders, like normal blood pressure and higher immune

Sadly, many seniors lack options when it comes to post-hospital or interim home care. Family has often moved away or cannot take off the time it takes to provide quality home care to the extent needed, and a senior spouse simply may not be physically able to provide the needed support. Convalescent homes

Later adulthood is the time in life when changes in marriage, families, and peer relationships are affected the most by the loss of someone close to that person. “Most people 70 years of age or older are widowed, divorced, or single” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010, p.619). Losing a spouse or close friend can create a sense of loneliness, which causes depression, anxiety and the emptiness feeling can become overwhelming. Depression also leads to psychological effects that will deteriorate a person’s health causing the chance for a terminal disease to become much higher. The weaker appearance of older adults causes family and remaining peers to step up in the role of making sure the person’s wellbeing is being met. (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010). Living accommodations and healthcare needs

Social life and family supports are key components in a person’s life. Family support and social engagement keeps the mind engaged and person dwells upon the emotional connection he/she develops. Elderly people who tend be more socially active in their old age are less likely to develop dementia as compared to those that isolate themselves (ref). Having family support is a key social part in an elderly’s life which not only gives them emotional support but also practical support. The family can look after the elderly and can

Being a freshman can be quite intimidating, especially because you are at the bottom of the totem pole. You are worried about finding the right classrooms, impressing teachers, sometimes maintaining your grades. I can tell you from a senior standpoint that things aren’t as bad as they seem. Yes, teachers will pile on the homework once and awhile, but I promise you will survive. As graduation day is approaching fast than I want, I have a little advice for freshman. Freshman you need to take your grades seriously because they will impact your future, you may think you know everything, but trust me you don’t, and most importantly is to have fun because before you know it you will be writing this same timed writing as I am right now.

The elderly experience many changes in marriage, family, and peer relations (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman,  2010). Generally retirees who are married have been in their marriages for many years. These couples have a routine that they are used to and have followed for many years. There are unsaid rules of who handles the finances and who handles family responsibilities, such as taking care of the home. Retirement may disrupt these roles and routines and change everything about them. Medical issues can also take a toll on a marriage (Dale, Smith, & Norlin,  2009). If one spouse becomes ill or debilitated in any way, the healthy spouse may become angry, depressed, and frustrated with taking care of all of the responsibilities. If a spouse dies it can be very difficult for the living spouse to deal with (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman,  2010). Retirees who are not married also face new problems when faced with retirement. This group of people must learn to live on a fixed income. Peer relationships change because older people tend to reduce their number of contracts with the world and tend to be less active and withdraw from their social surroundings (Dale, Smith, & Norlin,  2009). This is called disengagement. This is a very difficult task, and only a few people can adjust with it smoothly. Those who were more active in social activities in their earlier lives, find it most difficult. Older people also

“Your assignment is to write a persuasive essay and present it to the class in a week. You will be graded based on how convincing it is. Today we will be choosing topics,” announced Mr. Bowerbank, my 7th grade English teacher and ruler of classroom 110. My class simultaneously groaned at the prospect of work. I simply lifted my head with intrigue as it was already May and about time we had our first essay. He then proceeded to give examples of topics we could choose and gave us some time to think before we had to tell him our topic. My classmates were already rushing to tell the teacher their idea lest someone else steal it. That meant the usual abortion, death penalty, or drug use topics were out. I really couldn't think of anything and the teacher was slowly making his way through the remaining students like an executioner beheading criminals in a line. I have always thought that he would make a marvelous supervillain if he had a curly mustache, a tophat, and a cape. Eventually my name was called. I slowly dragged myself over to his desk. Even sitting down, he still seemed to tower over me. “What is your topic Cindy?” As usual in such desperate times, my mind turned to food. “Waffles are better than pancakes.” I figured that a waffle was just a differently shaped pancake with a nicer texture. “Hmm. Excellent topic. I look forward to your essay!” I survived to live yet another day.