Gerontology

Society is becoming a rapidly aging world and the pressure as well as need to care for elderly citizens is rather high. The problem associated with this on going pressure is that is has produced a business market for assisted living facilities. When the ability to make a profit comes into play it brings about a rather major question: Is the care in assisted living facilities adequate, and does it effectively provide a safe and comfortable environment for the world’s elderly population? The documentary

Exam 8 question 1 Groups seem to be effective for all ages. Discuss specific ways that groups are beneficial to older clients. Intro People of all ages can benefit from group counseling. One group that has only recently begun to benefit from group counseling is older adults (Gladding, pg. 301). Older adults begin at age “60 and extends to approximately 120 years of age” (Gladding, pg. 301). This makes them in a group “that has the longest span of human development” (Gladding, pg. 301). Older

An area in health disparities that I find to be interesting is the disparities among those who are aging. I selected this particular topic due to my interest in working with the elderly population. My goals are to eventually own my own assisted living and memory care facility. Therefore, I want to make sure that I can provide the best care for my residents and make sure they stay healthy. “Aging adults experience higher risk of chronic disease. In 2012, 60% of older adults managed 2 or more chronic

What is Rectal Prolapse? Rectal prolapse is an ailment in which the rectum or the lower portion of the large intestine protrudes out via the last part of the large intestine or the anus. Prolapse is dragging or sliding down of a portion from its original position. In rectal prolapse, the rectum starts to slide down from its position, through the anus. Rectal prolapse is generally seen in ageing individuals and in those who have experienced long-term constipation and straining. Rectal prolapse is

The another critical concerning aspect is that the practicability of frailty measurement. Selecting ease in administration scoring (fewer items, no need specialized training), feasible and usable (including less time & no specific equipment), and cultural sensitivity of the frailty assessment tools is mandatory in clinical settings. Feasible and usable of frailty assessment tools including less time spending and less specific requirement. Although less time spending frailty assessments or self-reported

into different groups according to their demographics, cultural values, or beliefs. In general, most segmenting characteristics are behavioral and cognitive (Schiffman & Wisenblit, 2014). Behavioral factors are data based such as age, gender, and purchasing habits (Schiffman & Wisenblit, 2014). Cognitive factors are opinionated characteristics such as attitudes and values (Schiffman & Wisenblit, 2014). Segmenting a market can be a difficult process because some of the characteristic used are

intro MPs have voted overwhelmingly against changing the law to allow doctors to help terminally ill people end their lives. Opponents were outnumbered supporters by 212, with 330 voting against and 118 in favour. And opinion is not shifting - 74% of MPs voted against this bill compared with 72% back in 1997. Campaigners will regroup and point to their own polls showing 82% of the public back assisted dying and calls for change may yet intensify with an ageing population. The debate was heated on

Retirement seems so far in the future that it is hard to grasp. Doing this project has been a really long and tiring process because there are so many aspects to take into consideration when planning for your future, and most importantly, retirement. I am not sure exactly what I want to do in life in terms of a career, but somewhere in the Criminal Justice field. As of now, I hope to make a career within the Department of Homeland Security. More specifically, I hope to work as an intelligence analyst

Elder abuse has sadly become progressively more prevalent, yet still highly underestimated across Canada. Unfortunately, there is still little to no gaining of recognition in recent years on the subject matter, with either increased campaigning or research, leaving many older adults discriminated against and neglected by the public as well as by their loved ones. With older adults having a higher susceptibility to abuse, especially since they are classified as vulnerable individuals, many are often

As a result of the mentor experience, my initial understanding of aging prior to the mentor experience changed. Initially, my understanding of aging what that it was an ongoing process of growth that can be denoted through the physical deterioration of the body. The body grows old, skin wrinkles, muscles shrink, and the bones weaken. However, this is not the only consequence of aging. Aging provides a new outlook on life and builds the spirit when reflecting on a life well-lived. Often times, aging