Gerontology

Retirement homes are supposed to be the second alternative home for the elderly. The place where one will feel at ease and be cared for as if one’s family was doing so. But, does that really happen in all retirement homes? The mask that they want media seeing verses what happens behind closed doors. It is so unbearable with the lack of staffing in these homes that it needs to rise again so accidents, neglect and, abuse can come to an end. In the year 2000 when the U.S recommended strict…

A1. Risk Factors We are situated in a growing county with an annual growth rate of 4%. Businesses and retirees are attracted to our growing community. Within the next five years, the projected demographics for our area will push the population of “over the age of 65” to 15%. This expanding trend will require greater medical treatment demands for orthopedics, cardiology and oncology with orthopedics estimated to increase substantially. Increasing the risks for our community for additional…

Introduction Nursing homes are considered a safe haven for older adults that may not have family to take care of them. They have nurses working around the clock to provide the utmost care. Having individuals within the same age group can help ease such a difficult transition from living with family to living with assisted care. Leaving them in the care of a stranger is never easy. The family will never truly know if the care promised, is actually being provided. America’s burgeoning elder…

The expression “graying of America” indicates the fact that the American population is gradually being more dominated by people of age. In other words, the population of America as a country is getting older meanwhile the median age of Americans is increasing. As a result of the “Graying of America” a shift in economic thinking must take place therefore being the principle of funding for health care and other programs. Mankind is growing in number and in age, through research and analysis…

Inappropriate Benzodiazepine Use in the Elderly and Possible Solutions The growing elderly population presents medical, mental, and emotional health issues dissimilar in many ways from those of a younger population. Many elderly struggle with problems such as insomnia, post traumatic stress disorder, alzheimers disease, and general anxiety disorders associated with aging. One study indicated that approximately 20% of seniors experience significant anxiety, while even more experience mild…

A geriatric care worker is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The growing population is increasing the number of elderly individuals due to America’s advanced medical facilities and advancement in medical research. The eldercare workforce stated that “America faces an unprecedented challenge. The number of people reaching retirement will double in number by 2030, accounting for an increase…

One of the biggest fears for many seniors is falling without the ability to get back up. The helpless feeling that comes from being out-of- control of one’s body is simply scary. Thankfully, just because your loved one is getting older doesn’t mean they necessarily have to lose their ability to get around without falling. However, retaining the balance they had in their youth will not happen on its own, it takes practice. Read below to learn more about balance and how it affects a senior’s life:…

THE AGING WORKFORCE AND ITS IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS LESLIE BRACEY Abstract There are approximately 76 million baby boomers in the United States. These are the people that were born between 1946 and 1964. Baby boomers make up one-third of the workforce in the United States. Unfortunately, there are not enough younger workers to replace the older workers. Labor shortages in key industries will force a radical rethinking of recruitment, retention, flexible work schedules and retirement.…

Aging: Is It a Happy or Sad Term? With the development of the world economy, the average life expectancy has shot up while the definition of aging has varied widely. “Aging is the process of becoming old or becoming worn out,” according to the Collins English Dictionary (Collins). Eastern and Southeastern Asians used to respect the term aging and viewed it as a symbol of wisdom. Under the influence of globalization and rapidly changed technology, aging is not a positive word anymore, instead, it…

The number of individuals within the United States aged 65 and older has significantly increased from 35 million in 2000 to 40 million in 2010. This represents a 15% increase and is expected to increase another 36% from 2010 to 2020 for a total of 55 million individuals (Fowles & Greenberg, 2011). The Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds (2011) reported that the growth in this population has…