Old age

their transitioning needs. Let’s take home care to personal care home, for example. As we discussed earlier, owning a home care agency gives you access to senior citizens that don’t need 24 hour care and would prefer to remain at home. However, as they age or their health deteriorates, it may be necessary for them to receive more hours of care and supervision. This is where owning another agency like a personal care home can be beneficial. You can then offer your services to patients that are in…

Christina McNellis Contemporary electrotherapy HND Beauty Therapy Unit DP3F 35 Microdermabrasion Type of treatment In microdermabrasion, tiny crystals are sprayed onto the skin to gently remove the outer layer of your skin. This technique is less aggressive than dermabrasion, so you don't need numbing medicine. It is an exfoliation and skin rejuvenation procedure that leaves skin looking softer and brighter Specific contra-indications • Eczema • Psoriasis • Broken Skin • Over…

Aging happens at different paces among all people, no two are alike. However, there are steps and strategies that can be used to increase the chances of a person aging successfully. The SOC model of aging is essentially implementing these types of strategies in order to reap more benefits through the aging process, all while minimizing any sort of losses. This will provide longevity for most, if there is a potential plan in place. Some things are not fully in your control (such as socio-cultural…

researchers, health stakeholders and policy makers are calling for an increased focus on the integration of age-friendly neighbourhood design into the planning of communities (Emlet & Moceri, 2011; Sharlach & Lehning, 2013). The World…

126) I know this from experience I often have to repeat and explain and physically show information about many things such as money, receipts, medication etc. one myth is that all elderly people are confused in a senior care environment. When growing old physically slowing down happens in all seniors, but mentally slowing down happens in a wide range of people. You can have an elderly person with who is constantly…

The Bronx has a higher prevalence of serious psychological distress relative to New York City overall. 7.1% of residents in Bronx have reported of serious psychological distress compared to 5.5% in NYC overall. The serious psychological distress is associated with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other mental health problems1, 2 (department of health, NY State; Olson E, et al). According to the survey of 2012, 13.4 % in Bronx are clinically diagnosed as depression compared to 11.3% in…

Here is a list of thoughtful and helpful holiday gift ideas that family caregivers can get their senior loved one with Alzheimer's: Activity Apron This clever apron features vibrant colors and a variety of textures that will provide your senior with Alzheimer's tactile and visual stimulation. Activities often feature on this apron include buttoning the buttons and threading a shoe lace, which will help improve their fine motor skills and offer them interesting and relaxing entertainment.…

In align to the productive aging assumption, that older Americans can and should work more, legislators have also shown their interest in rising the eligibility age as high as 70 for the Social Security benefits (Rho, 2010). However, a study by Anthony Bonen (nd) presented evidence that rejects the assumption that older Americans are physically and mentally capable to work for pay in their later life. Whilst, Johnson (2004, p.55) cautions that “policymakers should provide an adequate safety net…

Social gerontology is a relatively young field of studies that is involved in the study of the social aspects of aging and their impact on both the elderly people and social structures. In the scientific field, it is widely believed that the social context, which varies for different people, impacts the meaning of aging and helps to determine whether the aging process is perceived as positive or rather negative (Hooyman & Kiyak 5). With respect to the changes in social structure caused by aging…

The Constitution expressly states under Article III that “that judges both of the supreme and inferior courts shall hold offices during good behavior”. This could be interpreted as an appointment whose term of office is for life so long as they are in good behavior. I personally do not agree with the lifetime tenure. I would prefer to have the Justices or Judges to serve at certain number of years like maybe 15 to 25 years. Lifetime tenure creates problems such as it allows bad Justices to…