Care for the Elderly The greatest challenge for health care is for the Elderly. The elderly population has been rising steadily for the past few decades. The elderly population is usually defined as people aged 65 years or above. However‚ a longer life span in the elderly population brings along poorer health. This involves an increased demand for health care services for elderly people. About two-thirds of the elderly population has limited or no monthly income and this generation will have
Premium Geriatrics Gerontology Old age
rapidly advancing technology make our life easier and more enjoyable and help us live a better life‚ or will they lead to the destruction of mankind? A lot of controversy arises when this topic is discussed in any community‚ so what do you think? 2020 – Future of Computing [pic] In this focus: Current research | Links | Archive | Sponsor In the last two decades advances in computing technology‚ from processing speed to network capacity and the internet‚ have revolutionized the way scientists
Premium Computer Computation
AGING AND THE ELDERLY PATRICIA BUNTIN DR: GORTNEY LITHONIA CAMPUS SOCIOLOGY 100 08/16/11 STRAYER UNIVERSITY Aging is the length of time during which a being or thing has existed length of life (Webster dictionary). Growing old and becoming an elderly person can be challenging but‚ yet it can be very rewarding‚ it can bring a lot of good and bad. Aging has its rewards‚ but it presents the challenges of all stages of life. Growing old consist of gradual‚ ongoing changes in the body
Premium Old age Gerontology Death
India’s Trade in 2020: A Mapping of Relevant Factors Nagesh Kumar A paper prepared for the Committee on Vision 2020 for India‚ Planning Commission‚ Government of India Revised Version: 22 May 2001 Research and Information System for the Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries‚ Zone 4B‚ India Habitat Centre‚ Lodi Road‚ New Delhi-110003. Tel.: 468 2175‚ Fax: 468 2174; Email: nagesh@ndf.vsnl.net.in An earlier version of the paper was
Premium International trade World Trade Organization
As my first clinical course comes to a close‚ I realize the flaws with that statement. The elderly are often stereotyped as not being as sharp or having lost some mental tact. I have learned many things about life from one semester of working with older patients. It is important for nurses to realize that the elderly are often more experienced and seasoned when it comes to life and what they know. If people go in with this mindset‚ they will be able to learn more from their interactions. Avoiding
Premium Nursing Health care Patient
LOOKING IN ON WHAT’S TO COME: The elderlies in the Philippines When people grow old‚ they either have the option of being cared for by family or being cared for by the homes. In making that choice‚ there seems to be a cultural pattern or tradition that is prevalent. In most Western countries‚ where the values of youth‚ self-reliance and individualism are held in high regard‚ the latter is chosen most of the time. In Asian countries however‚ like that of China where the concept of ‘filial piety’
Premium Old age Middle age Gerontology
Depression in the Elderly Depression later in life frequently coexists with other medical illnesses and disabilities. In addition‚ advancing age is often accompanied by loss of key social support systems due to the death of a spouse or siblings‚ retirement‚ and/or relocation of residence. Because of their change in circumstances and the fact that they’re expected to slow down‚ doctors and family may miss the diagnosis of depression in elderly people‚ delaying effective treatment. As a result
Premium Illness Electroconvulsive therapy Old age
this course I figured I would have a bigger interest in learning more about it. The numbers of older Americans is continually growing and the reported cases of elder abuse continue to increase‚ so I believe this will become more acknowledged by people and more professionals will begin working with older victims of abuse in later life. As I learned from the book and also from an interview with a nurse at Christ Hospital in Jersey City abuse on elders encompasses many and most of the other types
Free Abuse Domestic violence Psychological abuse
Elderly Care In the Hispanic tradition‚ “family” has always been a central part of their identity and culture. The parents would take care of the children‚ and once the parents became too old to fully care for themselves‚ the children would take care of them. In fact‚ long ago‚ it was traditional that the youngest daughter would bear the responsibility of caring for her parents until their death. This would mean that she would more than likely have to give up her own desires for marriage. Although
Premium Hispanic and Latino Americans California Hispanic
Although the elderly are homeless for all sorts of reasons‚ there are some common causes of homelessness for everyone. The causes of elderly homelessness are mostly financial. The most common cause of homelessness is income. The elderly retire and do not make the same income as they did while working. Because their income is low‚ they receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to live off of. However‚ SSI is usually very low and not even above the poverty line. The maximum SSI monthly benefit in
Premium Poverty Retirement Old age