Retirement

Questions Addressed: How are marginalized populations not afforded equal opportunities for success within the field of art and art education? How does emphasis placed on early-life course development neglect late stage? What does it mean to be creative later in life? How are current models and tests of creativity inadequate in assessing older adults? How can art practice be a vehicle for coping with and adapting to these age related losses in physical, mental, material, and social assets? The…

For a start, I have been a caregiver along with my wife for almost twelve years now. The journey began when my wife became pregnant back in the spring of 2003. After having a premature delivery, at 28 weeks, my two little angels were born – Identical twins, each weighing a miraculous pound and a half. According to the physician, the umbilical cord of one of the twins was wrapped twice around the neck, causing the other twin to become asphyxiated and lose oxygen to both her brain and respiratory…

4.5 Discussions: the reasons for the differences between Chinese UA and British U3A Comparing Western research results and the findings from interviews, I find the difference between Chinese UA and British U3A, which results in different affection of lifelong learning for elderly people in respective countries: efficiency, equality and universality, and social recognition. Firstly, lifelong learning for elderly people is managed and funded by different sectors in the UK and China due to…

I completely agree with Nelson that there is a cultural bias in the modernized, American society in that youthfulness is jubilantly celebrated, while aging is frowned up. This viewpoint is the highlight of the article because it depicts the root cause of the cultural bias: our own fear of aging (Nelson, 2011). In my opinion, humans, especially Americans, cherish the freedom to choose the paths they follow and the lives they live. However, death is a concept no human can control; this lack of…

“Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear [insert name here], happy birthday to you,” the most memorized song for any birthday always raises the question of age. The many more to come saying. It also brings ups to the dreaded question of, “how old are you now?” Then last it brings the question of when do adults become old. Malcom Cowley wrote his view of what a man turning 80 feels. Sometimes the way we view age has to do with our culture. No two people think alike, so…

The Quality of Life (QOL) is defined by the Central for Disease Control and Prevention (2011) as an extensive multidimensional concept that consists of subjective evaluations on the features of life, may it be positive or negative. It covers a wide range of domains for each individual, these includes health, housing, jobs, culture, values, and spirituality. For the older adult, QOL may have an additional meaning. It is about their rights, being empowered, to have self-determination and gaining…

For my reflective essay I have chosen to look at the challenges of working with older people in a health and human service setting and in particular how this would challenge me to work as an effective practitioner in the discipline of nutrition. In the last five years I have worked and spent time with older adults from different settings, some who are healthy and engaged in all areas of their lives, living independently and contributing to their community. I have also spent time with older…

The function of imagery in Ted Kooser’s “Tattoo” Ted Kooser’s poem “Tattoo” can be interpreted in a multitude of ways. One way to interpret this poem is that the tattoo is used as imagery to explain how old men are constantly trying to re live his youth; the way he did when he was young. It is apparent in this poem, but this is not the main issue the speaker is addressing. The issue the speaker describes is how time changes a person. Another way this poem can be read is that tattoos can…

People drive to work every weekend. Being able to drive saves everyone time. Driving is a privilege that citizens of the United States can do. Driving is something that many people take advantage of. Being able to drive makes getting to a place a lot faster and easier than walking or even riding a bike. Because driving is a privilege, individuals can lose their privilege of driving. However, elderly people should not be excluded from having a driver’s license because of their age if they pass…

The concept of “aging in place” has become a centerpiece of public policy research and aid for the elderly in the United States. “Aging in place” is defined as the ability to live in one 's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. The ability to age comfortably in their own home and community is essential to a healthy aging process. There are a number of measures the elderly can take to make sure that they are able to age in the…