Assisting the Elderly Population's Quest for Independence.
Assisting the elderly (age 65 and older) population in maintaining their independence has become a national issue. Recognition of the social, financial, health and emotional issues involved in caring for the elderly began in the 1940's. Social workers and nurses began their enlightenment of the problem within the inner cities of America and during the next decade extended to include rural areas as well. Being a public health issue, it incorporates nursing and social work professionals (Netting, Huber, Paton, Kautz, 1995). By combining their efforts these disciplines were able to develop The National Council on the Aging. This council along with dedicated persevering on behalf of social workers and nurses led to the development of senior citizens centers across the United States. This council is also the driving force that lobbied and was successful in passage of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (Takamura, 1999). .
The Older Americans Act has been revised on a yearly basis since it's conception in congress. It is financed by the tax dollars of the United States citizens, therefore it is scrutinized yearly for budget appropriations and budget cuts by congress. The original purpose of the act was.
" To Provide assistance in the development of new or improved programs to help older persons through grants to the States for community planning and services for training, through research, development, or training project grants, and to establish within the Department of Health, Education and Welfare an operating agency to be designated as the Administration on Aging" (U.S. Government document, 1966). .
This legislation places the burden upon the individual States to develop their own resources to meet the needs of the elderly. Budgets for each state agency differs on demographical and economical trends. .
The population of persons 65 years and older in America is expected to double in the next 50 years.
Elders spoke as an advocate of good health for people who weren't white, and for people who weren't male. ... Joycelyn Elders was born Minnie Lee Jones in Schaal, Arkansas on August 13, 1933. ... Elders is the oldest of eight children. ... Elders is a member of numerous professional organizations and service organization boards. ... Not all of Elders's efforts as surgeon general were controversial. ...
Elder abuse: a systematic review of risk factors in community-dwelling elders. ... Classification of Elder Abuse There are factors why an elder person may be more predisposed to abuse than others. ... Listening intently to the elder. ... The elder may feel embarrassed so they just keep quiet. However, there are signs we can observe when an elder is suspected to have been abused sexually. ...
Also, the fear a hearing parent might have raising a deaf child can negatively affect the child-parent relationship (Elder, 1998 & Harrison, 2004). ... According to Scanlan, MD (Elder, 1998), deaf children have less ways of learning about sexuality than hearing children. ... Scanlan says this makes deaf children have a wrong understanding on the right and wrong ways they should be touched (Elder, 1998). ... This may be because the deaf individual has trouble finding an adult fluent enough in their language to fully understand the situation (Elder, 1998). ... According to Elder (1998),...
The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study Executive Summary Introduction and Background America's burgeoning elder population has affected every segment of the social, political, and economic landscape. ... The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study (NEAIS) was conducted by the National Center on Elder Abuse at the American Public Human Services Association (formally known as the American Public Welfare Association) and the Maryland-based social science and survey research firm, Westat. ... What are the characteristics of self-neglecting elders? ... The standard error suggests that ...
If domestic violence is not reported it could lead to elder abuse, battered women, child abuse, a cycle of violence and homelessness which all could end up resulting in death. ... Elder abuse will be my first topic that is the result of domestic violence. Elder abuse often can take place in hospitals or shelters but the majority of the time it takes place at the elders own home by his or her family. ... Fortunately, organizations such as National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) and National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) helps elders by providing vital information about elder...
If domestic violence is not reported it could lead to elder abuse, battered women, child abuse, a cycle of violence and homelessness which all, could end up resulting in death. ... Elder abuse will be my first topic that is the result of domestic violence. Elder abuse often can take place in hospitals or shelters but the majority of the time it takes place at the elders own home by his or her family. ... Fortunately, organizations such as National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) and National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) helps elders by providing vital information about elde...
Equality 7-2521 understood that his need to ask questions and his thirst for knowledge was sinful, but as he expanded his knowledge and pushed against the Council of Elders he grew to realize that his sins may actually not be as sinful as he previously thought. ... They were expected to do what they were told by the Council of Elders and not to show any sign of resistance. ... While Equality 7-2521 was not the only man who felt this way, as the House of Street Sweepers was, though unwritten, the House where those who showed resistance against the Council of Elders' rule and their decision...
My significant experience has come from my short time that I have spent on the Elder High School hockey team. ... I know I cannot fulfill my duties as captain, but I have help and do everything I can to aid in the improvement of Elder hockey. ... Tutoring is an activity that I have participated in since Elder first offered it to me as a sophomore. ... My experience as a leader on the Elder High School hockey team has given me more than I can possibly give to the team. ...