Aging And Disability Worksheet
Associate Program Material
Aging and Disability Worksheet
Part I
Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.
1 Ageism
2 Retirement
3 Neglect/Abuse
Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.
What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society?
According to text, ageism is defined as prejudice and discrimination against older adults, which reflects a deep uneasiness among young and middle-aged people about growing old. For many, old age symbolizes disease and death, which serves as a reminder that they too may become old and infirm one day. The presence of ageism influences diversity in society because the elderly are the ones afflicted by it. In society today younger generations are being hired to replace experienced older workers because some employers feel that younger workers are more productive (p. 395-396). However, if employers were to only seek younger employees there would be a lack of diversity within working environments.
Schaefer, R.T. (2012). Racial and Ethnic Groups, thirteenth edition. Merrill Prentice Hall;
What is the Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population?
The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 was passed to protect workers of age 40 years or older from being fired because of their age and replaced with younger workers who presumably would receive lower salaries (p. 396). The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act has been able to address particular issues concerning the aging population in ways that prohibit employers from discrimination against persons 40 years or older in hiring, discharge, compensation, terms, and conditions or privileges of employment. It too prohibits discrimination regarding benefit programs and retirement plans. Additionally, the Age and Discrimination in Employment Act includes limiting, segregating, or
Aging and Disability Worksheet
Part I
Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.
1 Ageism
2 Retirement
3 Neglect/Abuse
Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.
What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society?
According to text, ageism is defined as prejudice and discrimination against older adults, which reflects a deep uneasiness among young and middle-aged people about growing old. For many, old age symbolizes disease and death, which serves as a reminder that they too may become old and infirm one day. The presence of ageism influences diversity in society because the elderly are the ones afflicted by it. In society today younger generations are being hired to replace experienced older workers because some employers feel that younger workers are more productive (p. 395-396). However, if employers were to only seek younger employees there would be a lack of diversity within working environments.
Schaefer, R.T. (2012). Racial and Ethnic Groups, thirteenth edition. Merrill Prentice Hall;
What is the Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population?
The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 was passed to protect workers of age 40 years or older from being fired because of their age and replaced with younger workers who presumably would receive lower salaries (p. 396). The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act has been able to address particular issues concerning the aging population in ways that prohibit employers from discrimination against persons 40 years or older in hiring, discharge, compensation, terms, and conditions or privileges of employment. It too prohibits discrimination regarding benefit programs and retirement plans. Additionally, the Age and Discrimination in Employment Act includes limiting, segregating, or