Abstract This paper will discuss what the ramifications of the very old have to deal with concerning social, biological, psychological and cultural systems in the realm of social work. By understanding the elements of this in the facts that are part of the evolution of dealing with the elderly in America, we can see what certain types of systems are being placed to deal with this. By analyzing the data concerning psychological treatments, health care questions, and the psychosocial prospects of old age, we can learn how they create certain gender and race elements within this scope.
Abstract This six-page high school research paper explains the Alzheimer's disease; it's causes and the emotional turmoil that is a part of it. The paper gives a brief introduction of the disease; it's causes and effects, the emotional aspects and the treatment of the disease, going on to give a detailed explanation and conclusion.
Abstract This paper covers some of the factors that cause isolation and loneliness in the aging population. It provides a few examples of how these problems can be reduced or eliminated through the acquisition of needed medical instruments, such as hearing aids, pharmaceuticals like anti-depressants, and support from social workers and health care workers. It also emphasizes the importance of lifetime education for the elderly to learn new skills and teach others from their own past experiences in order to build self-esteem and considerably lessen their feelings of alienation and isolation.
From the Paper "Mental disorders affect 15 to 25 percent of the senior population. Such psychological factors can also lead to feelings of isolation. Medications, genetic predisposition, chronic medical conditions, pain or the fear of chronic discomfort, stress and chemical abuse can all cause depression. This, in turn, leads to isolation and despondency. With such a wide spectrum of etiological causes of depression, caretakers must be alert to changes in mood in the individuals under their care and report it to health professionals. Medical specialists cannot assume that such a condition comes naturally with age and will go away on its own, but be attentive and provide treatment that is necessary."
Abstract This paper examines how, for many years, there has been discussion about the best ways to deal with rising costs of medical care for the elderly. It looks at how we should attempt to cure the current and future medical costs dilemma by improving our attention to living in less medically damaging ways, many of which are already known to us, such as smoking, and more of which will become known as science deals with and investigates the costly problem of aging.
From the Paper "First, the human suffering would intensify, and it would be the parents and grandparents of the current young, working generations who would suffer. This alone would cause intergenerational stress of extreme proportions. Even when an "elder" is being cared for, in some relatively acceptable fashion, it causes generational stress. Washington Times writer Adrienne T. Washington reports on visiting a relative in a nursing home, and being appalled when a strange "elder" Washington was helping broke down crying because she had not been treated kindly in such a long time. In addition, most people think the government will take care of it if they need a nursing home's care, but they would be wrong."
Abstract This paper provides an overview of Medicare, a program of national health insurance setup in 1965 for persons who are over the age of sixty-five or seriously disabled. It looks at how many medical procedures of the 1960s have been replaced by drug therapies and how Medicare has never been updated to include outpatient prescription drug coverage, leaving senior citizens, many of whom live on fixed incomes, especially affected by this lack of coverage. It discusses how. with the baby boomer generation ageing fast, and advancements in medical science, the new challenge is now to ensure that those who were responsible for the above will be cared for in the new century.
From the Paper "In 1998, the US spent a total of one hundred billion dollars on prescription drugs. According to a report published in June 2001 by the Washington Business Group Healthcare (WBGH) and the Financial Management Association (HFMA), the cost of prescription drugs shot up by 14.6% in 2000, after an 18% rise in 1999. (Arya, 2001) From 1992 to 1998, the number of prescriptions rose by 40%. The government is caught in a difficult position. On the one hand it needs to curb the spiraling costs, on the other it has to protect the interests of its pharmaceutical industry. Expanding the use of generic drugs would be one way of reducing costs, but this is unlikely to happen because of the billions of dollars spend by pharmaceuticals on research in an intensely competitive field."
Abstract Considers definitions of abuse or mistreatment of the elderly, including physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, and financial abuses and neglect. Discusses risk factors for sexual and other abuse and the theoretical explanations regarding causes.
From the Paper "Research regarding the extent of elder abuse is lacking, and research regarding elder sexual abuse is even more sparse. Reports point out that a problem exists and is likely to become worse due to the aging of the world's population. It is stated that ..."
Abstract Examines the implications of a growing elderly population regarding psychiatric, medical, and other types of care. Defines and discusses the effects of ageism in the workplace and family unit.
From the Paper "Today, life expectancy in the United States is over 75 years - a fact that has created a substantial and growing population of the "elderly" who will require a significant amount of medical, ..."
Abstract The paper examines factors that impact the shape of marketing for LTC facilities. It looks at demographics, baby boomers, the high cost of LTC, the Medicaid rule, insurance, and personal funds.
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to examine issues related to marketing for long-term care (LTC) environments and examine the context in which marketing has become relevant to the discourse of LTC. Following, will be a discussion on a range of factors that..."
Abstract This paper begins by providing a scan of marketing trends in the current business world. It then moves on to the phenomenon of marketing in the senior citizen sector and the changes that need to be made to classic marketing methods in order to fit this unique population group.
From the Paper "The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article looking into the changing needs and desires of the new class of elderly, the aging baby boomers. "We are stunned at the high percentage of older consumers who felt that their needs were not being met. According to a survey by Georgia State University, consumers 55 and older control 75% of the nation's wealth, and about half of the discretionary income. Other studies from Grey Advertising warn that marketers who overlook the 50-and-over market could be headed for disaster. The over-50 age bracket is an especially good market for tax and legal advice, home entertainment, financial services, and travel and clothing." Time Magazine also echoed the findings as they chided Madison Avenue for disregarding a vast, long ignored market. (Bauer, 1989)"
Abstract This paper presents an examination of the preservation of assets for the elderly who are faced with medical bills, either for themselves or for their children. The writer also discusses the preservation of assets when an elderly person has to go into a nursing home or assisted living facility.
From the Paper "Through the ability of medical science America's population is living longer than ever before. As the nation's population continues to age elderly residents are encountering significant dilemmas regarding the preservation of assets when they have large medical bills to pay either for themselves or their adult children. In addition the need to move into a nursing home or an assisted living facility also endangers the assets of the elderly."
Abstract This paper explores four generation groupings and their impact on the employment sector: Veterans, or Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and the newer generation, Generation Y, or Generation Next. Of all the conflicts between generations in the workplace, perhaps the most volatile and difficult to strategize upon is that between the Baby Boomers and Generation Y. The paper tries to understand why these two generations are butting heads in the workplace and looks at where each of these four generation groups stems from.
From the Paper "Veterans, or Traditionalists, compromise the oldest bracket of the workforce. At an average of 52million of the population, Veterans are those born between 1922 and 1943, coming of age during and before the Great Depression. They have a work-ethic that makes them "solid, no-nonsense performers with respect for authority and who are repositories of lore and wisdom" (Zemke, 2001). They have the experience of the job and tend to ?be more concerned with the "big picture" issues? (ISR, 2003). While younger generations may condone their stringent work ethic and "bullish" attitude towards changes in society, "This generation rebuilt America by partnering with institutions. In so doing, this generation fueled the economic boom" (Lancaster, 2002). Fifty percent of the male ratio of this generation group were war veterans."
Tags: work, baby, boom, y, x, veteran, sixties, tradition
This paper discusses the differences in aging ethnic groups, stressing nutrition, depression, and use of services, which should influence the planning of geriatric programs and services.
Abstract This paper reviews some of the research being conducted by social scientists and health care workers on different ethnic groups and aging. The author relates that a dietary study of elderly Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites reveals a difference in what they eat. The paper discusses the increasing number of elderly of all ethnic groups and how they suffer from depression. It presents a comparative study of Japanese-Americans.
From the Paper "As the number of elderly increase across the United States, there will be greater demand for medical, psychological and social services that meet their needs. To prepare for such contingencies, it is best to continue such data collection now rather than wait until the demands are high. In this way, the country can be assured that it is indeed responding to this major population that will be requiring extensive support and care in the coming decades."
Abstract The advancements in medical facilities have considerably increased life expectancy of Americans and, consequently, there is a surge in the aged population. Caring for the increasing "aging population" has become an important issue in the health care field. This paper discusses some of the important aspects of caring for the old and the effects on the caregivers in a detailed manner. There are a lot of practical problems associated with old age caring. The paper discusses the financial burden, health impact, and time constraints on the caregiver.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Aging and Society's Outlook
Emotional Stress in Caregiving
Caregiving, Employment and Financial Aspects
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper "Another aspect that is attendant with the caregiving is the time and attention that the task demands. A survey conducted revealed that around 7% of informal caregivers had to quit their jobs, being unable to divide their time between caregiving and work. Even if they continue in their present jobs there is an observed fall in their productivity because of their constant preoccupation with the caring task. ?The aggregate costs of caregiving to US businesses in lost productivity are at least $11.4 billion per year,? [Salvatore J. Giorgianni]. About two out of five caregivers responded that the number of hours that they worked has been greatly reduced. About 40% of the caregivers had to take unpaid leave of absence of around 17 days a year, which reflects as 8% of their yearly work time. [Marc A. Cohen] In many cases, looking after seriously disabled and chronically ill elders would necessitate fulltime care. Quitting jobs added to the already mounting financial burden."
Abstract This paper presents a review of the literature available concerning the relationship between caregivers and the recipients of their care. Particular emphasis is placed on literature that looks at the impact that gender has on the role of the caregiver.
From the Paper "The question of what impact gender has in caregiving and/or the distribution of caregiving tasks among family members when caring for aging parents is a significant one, given the aging of the population and what has been reported as a breakdown in family structure. By far the literature provides information concerning care by the spouse. There is an overwhelming need for studies centered on family members and roles involved in caregiving activities for parents."
Abstract This paper examines some of the commonly held misconceptions about people over the age of 65 and their job performance skills. The paper dispels some of the negative myths about the performance ability of older workers and outlines the reasons why employers could benefit from an aging work force.
From the Paper "Today, many workers who hit retirement age are opting to keep working. Many factors contribute to this fact: economics, changes in retirement age, continuing need for personal achievement, and employers? need and desire to keep older workers on the job. In today's economy, many workers simply cannot afford to retire (Hawthorne, 2003). At the same time, the age for eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits will eventually climb from 62 to 67 with a substantial reduction in benefits for early retirees. This means that many older Americans will spend at least two to five years longer in the workforce or have to change their lifestyle. In addition, many older people simply want to keep working. The world faces a future in which a whole generation is healthy, wealthy and bored. Many will choose to keep working or will go back to work."
Tags: labor, department, administration, on, aging, competence, brain-work, experienced, knowledgeable
