Elder abuse‚ A Social Problem Elderly abuse has not been researched enough‚ although there has been recent expansion on the research of abuse of the elderly. However‚ it is still lacking adequate theory because there has not been enough research done‚ data collected on why it happens‚ or the characteristics of the abuser and victim. There are some diseases that cannot always be treated or prevented‚ but negligence and abuse can always be prevented. By learning to recognize the signs and symptoms
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both genetic and environmental affect how we age. Medically‚ the most widespread condition that affects the aged is coronary artery disease‚ followed by stroke‚ cancer‚ pneumonia‚ and the flu. Accidental falls unfortunately are not uncommon for the elderly and often result in hip fractures (Levy‚ n.d.). Our aged population copes with other physical and mental issues as well. Sometimes one individual can be dealing with one or more of the following conditions: * Heart conditions * Dementia‚
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Cultures around the world treat the elderly in different ways. Generally‚ there is an inverse relationship between the level of modernization and that country’s treatment of the elderly. This was confirmed by research that compared the status of elderly in countries with differing levels of industrialization. Ageism is found cross-culturally but is most prevalent and of concern in the United States and United Kingdom. Older citizens in such countries are often regarded with fear and anxiety. Minimal
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his assignment discusses barriers to‚ and methods of‚ effective communication with people who are confused by reflecting on my experience in communicating with an elderly confused patient. Specifically‚ and within the scope of this assignment‚ I reflect on two methods of effective communication with elderly confused patients; one verbal (reality orientation) and one non-verbal (touch). During my first placement I was asked to assist in the care of Elsie (pseudonym)‚ an 86 year old lady admitted
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In the year 2010‚ there were 5‚961‚568 reported cases of Elder Abuse. (Bureau of Justice‚ 2013) There are 4‚139 cases of Elder abuse every minute which amounts to 9.5% percent of the Elderly population. In the State of Ohio‚ there were over 16‚000 reported cases of Elder Abuse in 2010.(Cleveland Seniors Association‚ 2010) That number is expected to be higher because most cases are not reported. According to the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse‚ 90% of the abusers are family members
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era people who aged over 40 were cosidered as elderly. However as time passed many promotions were provided in the varius aspects such as medical advancement.The retirement age should not be raised because many elderly need benefits as soon as they qualify for them. Elderly people often get the short end of the stick. When the retirement age is raised‚ you are telling millions of people that they can not receive benefits for a few more years. Some elderly people do not have the option of working as
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was established. Meanwhile‚ care for the elderly was entrusted to general practitioners‚ community care services organised by municipalities and associations. According to Nesti et al. (2003)‚ “at least until the 1990s‚ Italy had no clear concept of the problems inherent to elderly people with care needs‚ nor was it clear which services were required to maintain their health.” There is still a strong emphasis on support from the family. Care of the elderly is traditionally considered as a kind of
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abuse 15 4 The Elderly-continue to increase in the furture? 16 5 Ways to relieve the ageing population 17 6 Conclusion 18 List of reference 19 Member List 19 Page 2 INTRODUCTION Population ageing is constituted by a shift in the distribution of a country’s population towards greater ages. Thus an increase in the population’s mean or median age‚ a decline in the fraction of the population composed of children‚ or a rise in the fraction of the population that is elderly are all aspects
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As a result of aging‚ most of the elderly population‚ 60 years of age‚ have a condition referred to as presbycusis‚ otherwise known as age-related hearing loss (Lassaletta‚ Calvino‚ Snchez-Cuadrado‚ Prez-Mora‚ and Gaviln‚ 2015). Expected to increase‚ presbycusis is the second most common cause of disability in elders (Cuadrado et al.‚ 2013). Thus‚ cochlear implants (CIs) have become a topic to discuss to the elderly population with sensorineural hearing loss of at least 70 dB‚ when hearing aids no
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workforce. According to the Life Cycle Model (LCM)‚ the young borrows‚ the working age saves and the elderly dissaves. With increasing share of elderly coupled with increasing life expectancy‚ elderly have to accumulate enough savings for their retirement during their working age years. There is an even greater need for females to do so‚ given their longer life expectancy. However‚ are Singaporean elderly financially prepared for retirement? And how does one go about assessing the old age income adequacy
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