The Treasure Trove of the Aging Workforce Tajh T. Stegall Southern New Hampshire University Human Behavior in Organization 19 February 2015 Abstract: “The Treasure Trove of the Aging Workforce” is simply stating how individuals in today’s workforce are working past the previous established retirement age of 70. Most of the older individuals are in a fast-growing segment of older workers‚ averaging over the age of 55. Treasure Trove of the Aging Workforce explains how these individuals are discriminated
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This paper will discuss the aging (elderly) population of the United States; there has been a significant increase in elderly population since 2011. The elderly population is defined as those individuals aged 65 and over (Hogan‚ Ortman‚ and Velkoff‚ 2014.) However‚ this increase is largely responsible due to the baby boomers‚ as they began to turn 65 in 2011; however it is projected that by 2050‚ the surviving baby boomers will be over the age 85 (Hogan‚ Perez‚ and Bell‚ 2008.) This population
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Types of transition table. Types of transition Description of the transition Explain (how to give adult support for each transition) Physical transition A physical transition is something that every child goes through in their life‚ for example “Children attending a setting for the first time” (Walker‚ 2012‚ p44). You could support a child going through this transition by staying with the child at the setting‚ until they are settled in to a activity or tell them that mummy or daddy will be
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Introduction The transition to menopause brings about numerous physiological and psychological changes (Alexander & Andrist‚ 2013). Although the average age at menopause is in the range of 52 years‚ it is quite normal for a woman to begin experiencing menopausal changes in her early 40s (Alswager & Durler‚ 2013). For this reason‚ it is not all women that could experience the same intensity of symptoms. Menopause is an individual process. Menopausal change can range from minor inconveniences to those
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In the article “The Aging Physician Workforce: A Demographic Dilemma” by Merritt Hawkins‚ it introduces the current status of aging issues in American society‚ the relationship between the aging and healthcare industry‚ and the aging physician workforce. The percentage of older adults (older than sixty-five years old) in the U.S. keeps growing and as more people become to older adults‚ there are more needs for the public to visit healthcare more often because of their chronic conditions. At the same
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Ecological theories of human development consider the complex interactions between humans and their changing social and physical environments. Every member of society experiences these interactions in a different manner‚ depending on factors such as the amount of resources available to them or the interconnectedness of their support system at birth. As people age and as the macrosystem itself changes in response to events‚ people within the system shift to occupy different positions in society. People
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Physical abuse – is when someone hurts or injuries another person on purpose Signs and symptoms Cuts Bruises Burns Grip marks Black eyes Unusual pattern or location of injury Sexual abuse - refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don’t want to do. Signs and symptoms Pain‚ itching or bruises around breasts or genital area Torn‚ stained or bloody underclothing Sexually transmitted diseases Vaginal/anal bleeding Pregnancy Emotional/psychological abuse-
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Transitions Theory Case Study This paper attempts to accomplish two goals as stated in the objectives of the assignment: to describe Transitions Theory and apply it on the selected Case Study. After reading the assigned readings and outside sources‚ here is my understanding and application of the mentioned theory. According to Meleis‚ Sawyer‚ Im‚ Messias‚ and Shumacher (2000) Transitions Theory is a theory that attempt to explain the exchanges that exist when people pass through changes‚ events
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ACTIVITY & DISENGAGEMENT THEORIES OF AGING THEORIES OF AGING In this assignment there is an explanation of the main concepts of the disengagement and activity theories of aging. With using the case studies provided there is an explanation of how the theories effect the current situations and development of Edith and Albert in the aging the process‚ finally I will be evaluating the care options that might be available to Edith’s mother Lily and how their could have an impact on her development
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What is an adult? By definition an adult is someone who accepts responsibility‚ makes independent decisions and is financially independent. The journey from adolescence to adulthood can be an exciting adventure but it may also be extremely stressful. Planning strategies to deal with potential obstacles will help with the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Planning for your transition from school to career‚ family home to own home‚ family to community‚ or others care to self care will ensure
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