Appendix I Essay Example
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Appendix I
Part I
Define the following terms:
Term Definition
Ageism Prejudice or discrimination against a particular age group and particularly the elderly.
Baby boomer a person who was born during the demographic Post-World War II baby boom between the years 1946 and 1964
Americans with Disabilities Act An Act to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. Enacted by U.S. Congress in 1990, signed inot law July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush
Visitability Building private homes to be accessible for visitors with disabilities
Accessibility The degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible.
Disability Reduced ability to perform tasks one would normally do at a given stage in life
Inclusion The act of including.
Deinstitutionalization The release of people from mental hospitals into local communities
Special education Education that is modifies or particularized for those having singular needs or disabilities, as handicapped or maladjusted people, slow learners, or gifted children.
Part II
Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.
1. Health
2. Mobility
3. Retirement
Answer the following questions in 150 to 250 words each:
• What is being done to address the issues you identified?
Government is taking steps to help the aging population. Many baby boomers have not saved up enough for retirement. This is obviously an issue because it will not be as rewarding to retire without some extra money. Without this extra money, they will not be able to travel or other things that they would like to do very often. As far as healthcare goes, the elderly have Medicare/Medicaid. Once the elderly are no longer able to support themselves, Medicare/Medicaid will help pay for their medical expenses. Mobility is also an issue with the aging population. Many elderly are not very mobile.
Appendix I
Part I
Define the following terms:
Term Definition
Ageism Prejudice or discrimination against a particular age group and particularly the elderly.
Baby boomer a person who was born during the demographic Post-World War II baby boom between the years 1946 and 1964
Americans with Disabilities Act An Act to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. Enacted by U.S. Congress in 1990, signed inot law July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush
Visitability Building private homes to be accessible for visitors with disabilities
Accessibility The degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible.
Disability Reduced ability to perform tasks one would normally do at a given stage in life
Inclusion The act of including.
Deinstitutionalization The release of people from mental hospitals into local communities
Special education Education that is modifies or particularized for those having singular needs or disabilities, as handicapped or maladjusted people, slow learners, or gifted children.
Part II
Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.
1. Health
2. Mobility
3. Retirement
Answer the following questions in 150 to 250 words each:
• What is being done to address the issues you identified?
Government is taking steps to help the aging population. Many baby boomers have not saved up enough for retirement. This is obviously an issue because it will not be as rewarding to retire without some extra money. Without this extra money, they will not be able to travel or other things that they would like to do very often. As far as healthcare goes, the elderly have Medicare/Medicaid. Once the elderly are no longer able to support themselves, Medicare/Medicaid will help pay for their medical expenses. Mobility is also an issue with the aging population. Many elderly are not very mobile.