Aging Essay

Aging is a natural occurrence as well as the normal changes that come with it; for example, changes in communication. In older adults, normal changes associated with aging can cause newfound communication issues. Nurses should be well aware of the common communication issues that are associated with the elderly population so that they may be able to work effectively. This paper will examine some of the barriers to communication commonly associated with the elderly such as hearing and vision loss…

Rocking on the Porch Told through the experiences of an elderly woman on Sunday afternoon, “Miss Brill,” a short story by Katherine Mansfield, drew me to the memory of my late great-grandmother and the residents of her assisted living home. Silenced by their isolation, often people in the advanced stages of life are driven by a desire to participate in the world around them. Miss Brill finds her place in the park in the interactions between others and the scenery around her, just as those that…

TIME-OUT FROM REALITY is a character driven drama. The plot has merit. The idea of a young foster girl trying to rehab her uncle so that she can live with him is very appealing. It’s always nice to see how an adult character can change through the eyes of a child. The story explores themes about forgiveness, family, and healing. The goal is clear and the stakes are personal. The story is driven also by the inner emotional needs of the protagonist, Izzy, just as much as her external goal.…

Annotated Bibliography of The Great Gilly Hopkins The annotations that follow are based off of other books which are realist fiction for middle readers. The main character Gilly is a difficult and full of troubles foster child who just wants to live with her biological mother, Courtney. Throughout the story readers watch her grow from a tough, stubborn, hard protective shell she created and slowly transform into a helpful, caring, and loving girl who respects her foster family in her own unique…

The graying of the American population has brought upon increased life expectancy, and a growing amount of elderly people. Unfortunately, the American healthcare system has not effectively accommodated to the needs of the elderly, and the need for reforms in healthcare becoming increasingly urgent. My grandmother is currently 92 years old, and has been part of what could be called “the revolving door cycle for the elderly,” for many years. Constantly prone to losing her balance, my…

disease, its treatment, and people’s immune systems. Once a certain degree of development has been reached, an epidemiological transition occurs, greatly improving the mortality and fertility rates of a population. Aging, Infectious and Chronic Diseases The evolutionary theory of aging proposes that…

Brenda Serna 2nd period August 15, 2015 Teen aging is the beginning of adulthood. People learn many life lessons during these years. Adolescence is a stage where you begin to realize how life and society works. There will always be ups and downs, but when you start to handle a difficult situation, that is when the maturity of one is defined. In the following paragraphs I will explain what I have learned in my few years of youth and how they help me today. One begins to understand how cruel life…

The NCLB program has become an aging debate. Based on which end of the spectrum you are on will skew your thinking on rather this new law hampers or helps the children of the future. Has this new law reduced the numbers of drop out students, increased graduation readiness and improved strategies to main stream students into either college or career? The answer is yes. Under the federal act, every student was supposed to test on grade level in reading and math by 2014 at 100 percent proficiency.…

This causes a big problem. You take away the autonomy of a large sector of society. Elder member of society who have jobs, families to visit, and things to do become immobile in areas without public transport. In Making Aging Positive, it is said that disempowered elderly are twice as likely to die than the empowered (2014). It is important to empower the elderly by encouraging their mobility; however, this is difficult when they are unfit to drive. There are many possible…

‘The disengagement theory of aging claims that it is natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw from society and personal relationships as they age’ (www.boundless.com). The Disengagement theory was established by Elaine Cumming and Warren Earl Henry in the late 1950’s, and…