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In Chinese culture, caring for the elderly is one of the most important responsibilities of every family member. But with the development of the society, many people cannot live with the elders, which also prevents them from fulfilling their responsibilities around the elders. Financial support becomes the only way they can make maintenance obligations to the elderly. The lack of companionship will naturally bring more psychological pressure, but due to the compulsion of life, children may not be able to balance family and career. More and more elderly people will choose to live in nursing homes, helping their children for the responsibilities, while getting companionship and more professional life assistance. However, there are still many elderly people who are unwilling to live in nursing homes, and many children who do not want their parents to live in nursing homes. These seniors are reluctant to let go of the social circles they have built up for decades, nor do they believe that the living environment in a nursing home can bring them comfort. And some children are because, in the eyes of others, it is irresponsible to let their parents live in nursing homes. Based on the cultural system, the Chinese care more about whether a thing meets the requirements of pride or shame, rather than whether it meets the right or wrong. It is the natural responsibility and obligation of children to support the elderly, and this kind of behavior should not be done by others. However, in many cases, the lack of ability prevents their children from being able to provide enough help for the elderly in their lives like a nursing home.

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Daisy segura-longoria Mental health among elderly in the U.S

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Daisy segura-longoria Mental health among elderly in the U.S

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When discussing mental health in a mexican american culture it is hardly discussed. Elederly family memebers may feel shamed on how they feel. Since we were raised with mentality to get over it and walk it off. So they feel left in silence and shame. This is why now new generation like my mothers and mine try to teach that it is fine to ask for help. That not everyday you will feel fine. Seeking cousinling is fine espically with. elederly sice they. have such high depression rates. Due to things such as pain and feeling of lonelyness. According to the article "

HPA axis and aging in depression: Systematic review and meta-analysis"which. shows that with elederly people they are more likely to become depressed. This why I try to talk more to my grandma checking in asking her to explain how she feels with everything. Seems to be going will so far she is slowely becoming more open.

Murri, M. B., Pariante, C., Mondelli, V., Masotti, M., Atti, A. R., Mellacqua, Z., Antonioli, M., Ghio, L., Menchetti, M., Zanetidou, S., Innamorati, M., & Amore, M. (2013, December 17). HPA axis and aging in depression: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychoneuroendocrinology. Retrieved March 31, 2022, from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030645301300440X?casa_token=WbjCyZ-uYYoAAAAA%3A7Q_27wA0xgKFKtdJHjOlet2nadchBSLRg03LgzU0mN4dnlGmQpEVxeFqc29yE1V3eqHPKOSBdg

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Hispanic Elderly and Independence - Austin Gama

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Hispanic Elderly and Independence - Austin Gama

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When a family has to put their father or mother, or even both, in a nursing home or assisted living, it can be a difficult decision. Culturally, as a hispanic, that is not usually the case with my family or most hispanic families. Most hispanic families would take care of their elder relatives because that is the culture of most Latin American countries. With the elderly in a Hispanic family, an abuela (grandmother) would usually care for the grandchildren and children because that would be their role. Their children, parents of the grandchildren, become the breadwinners and provide the income to the family. However, in this family dynamic, the abuelos (grandparents) try and maintain their independence and help in the household where they can. And when it comes that they begin to decline, the family member likely to care for them is the mother, daughter of the abuelos. Rarely are the grandparents put into a nursing home, whether it be due to cost or resistance by their parents.

Fennell, M. L., Feng, Z., Clark, M. A., & Mor, V. (2010). Elderly Hispanics More Likely To Reside In Poor-Quality Nursing Homes. Health Affairs, 29(1), 65–73. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2009.0003

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Mental Health Among the Elderly in the U.S

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Mental Health Among the Elderly in the U.S

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Mental health among the elderly is one of the most rather overlooked aspects or subjects when discussing about the older members in our household. When considering my own cultural background I come from a background where our elderly are considered highly. I come from an Asian household where in our culture we revere them as the ones to look at in our time of need when seeking wisdom or counsel. However, we never really think about if they themselves need counsel from our own younger generation. Over the course of time society has become more advanced then we realize and it came so fast we became distracted. Todays society becomes so hard for our elderly household members to keep up and have to learn again new ways to live their lives. According to the article below, due to the increasing longevity and decreased fertility our elderly exhibit high levels of loneliness which then lead to high levels of depression. It is our duty based on these statistics to aid our older members of our household to pay back all the wisdom and knowledge they have provided for us to become apart of our own society/generation. Simply being there for our older members is the utmost importance to pay that back. In my culture we have our older members converse with others among their own generation to gain that sense of belonging.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/appy.12061

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Having been growing up with family members who stress about what time it is so they could take their high cholesterol or diabetes medication, I was drawn to the MHAS fact sheet talking about Aging in Mexico, and the statistics shoeing that diabetes and obesity are common in ages 60-79. It is also mentioned that however older adults do have strong connections with family's and friends, there is also a high reported number that admit to feeling alone and depressed. In Mexican culture many don't believe in mental illness as they believe it's fake and something someone can control. Luckily my family was open minded and understood as well as would check up on us to make sure we were okay. Hopefully, these statistics continue to change for the better in the upcoming years.

http://www.mhasweb.org/images/MHAS-20-2-Aging_In_Mexico_VulnerableAdults_2020.pdf

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Although there are many new things going on in technology and health care there are still many different elderly people who have problems with chronic diseases and because of this they need help with everyday activities and being able to live a normal life. This article talks about the main challenges in growing old and how we may be able to prevent them with some changes in our lives. they explain that some illness like diabetes, some form of dementia and heart failure could all be prevented. There are things that have to be avoided like cigarette smoking, not much alcohol and try to maintain a healthy weight. There are also somethings that you have to keep your body and mind stimulated by avoided conflicts, having good relationships and getting some workouts and hobbies in. They also believe that you should try to prepare for old age financially and have a good doctor that knows you very well.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/4013-aging-challenges-and-choices

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Stephanie Reyes Cervantes- Some Challenges for the elderly in our society

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Stephanie Reyes Cervantes- Some Challenges for the elderly in our society

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There are many challenges for the elderly in this world, especially with the way technology keeps advancing. We do not notice all the challenges that the elderly are facing until we see our loved ones begin to struggle. We begin to notice their challenges when we see them struggle to get off the couch or when they begin to ask for favors from others when they would typically be able to do them on their own. For example, the article “What are the Biggest Challenges for Elderly People in Our Society?” talks about how the elderly try to manage their finances and other paperwork that needs to be done, but tend to struggle a lot with it because everything is now done online. They learned to do things through paper or in-person with the help of others. The article also talks about how when they begin to struggle with doing things on their own, it is always better to get a caregiver or a family member to help them out in their everyday needs. Typically these people need to go through some sort of training.
https://www.smithlifehomecare.com/what-are-the-biggest-challenges-for-elderly-people-in-our-society/

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Access to Healthy Meals for Older Adults 

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Not every senior has access to or the ability to consume healthy products. Many older adults are facing abandonment by their families or negligence. Transport and buying food to prepare a warm meal is a significant issue when someone gets older. Too many older adults are experiencing malnutrition in the U.S. An example of food insecurity is the food deserts, where people have to drive long distances to access food (Costley, 2018). It is on us, the young population, to give our part and contribute to checking in with our older adults, they sure worked hard their entire life, and now the least we can do is check to see if they need something from the grocery store. In addition, the senior meal programs are of great help since they provide some of the nourishment required for a balanced diet, for example, milk, grains, and protein. However, there is still the need for fresh vegetables. According to the food share of Ventura County, "1 in 6 people suffer from food insecurity in Ventura County "(Food share INC, 2022). That one person could often be an older adult. What if that is us in the future? We need to break the cycle and be responsible and protect our older adults.

A Costley, AGING IN A FOOD DESERT: DIFFERENCES IN FOOD ACCESS AMONG OLDER AND YOUNGER ADULTS, Innovation in Aging, Volume 2, Issue suppl_1, November 2018, Page 328, https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igy023.1202

Food Share. California Association of food banks. 2022 https://foodshare.com/

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Grocery Shopping for Elderly Adults: A Senior Shopping Service You May Need

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Shopping for groceries can be a hassle for some seniors due to the physical and mental demands. Today, we will go over some shopping service options to make your grocery store trip easier.

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High healthcare costs, widowhood and co-occurring illness are all risk factors for depression. These particular afflictions are also most prevalent in the elderly population. A staggering 68% of older adults know little to nothing about depression. Over half of these people believe that depression is a normal part of life as you age. According to the CDC, Hispanic people and other people of color are more likely to report not receiving adequate emotional support as opposed to their white counterparts in America.
https://www.mhanational.org/depression-older-adults-more-facts
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/pdf/mental_health.pdf

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Aging In population And The Workplace -Ronald Barrios

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Aging In population And The Workplace -Ronald Barrios

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We start too see the number of the population start to age we also see the workforce begin to age as well. Companies are starting to realize they would rather keep the more experienced worker longer than having them retire. This also works for the employees not being in the best position to actually retire as well. For many companies we are staring to see for the first time four generations at the work place. Age diversity can lead to many strength's and weaknesses for each specific generation. For example older generations tend to be more loyal to a company and stay longer. Younger generations can be more successful in Technology but his can lead to having more distractions and having more commitments to social medias that are time consuming. Many young workers tend to feel that when working with older workers there  opinion is not taken as serious as it should be. They feel as if they are a apprentice or a son or daughter figure. From a supervising perspective when giving reviews each genration tends to act differently to criticism. one group can see it as more insulting and take it more personal well the other takes it as a learning opportunity. Young workers feel it can be hard moving up when older workers stay in high ranking position's for many years.

https://web.uri.edu/worklife/homepages/workplaceproblemspages/age_generation/

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Changes in posture and gait (walking pattern) are common with aging. Changes in the skin and hair are also common. The skeleton provides support and structure to the body. Joints are the areas where bones come together. They allow the skeleton to be flexible for movement. In a joint, bones do not directly contact each other. Instead, they are cushioned by cartilage in the joint, synovial membranes around the joint, and fluid. Muscles provide the force and strength to move the body. Coordination is directed by the brain, but is affected by changes in the muscles and joints. Changes in the muscles, joints, and bones affect the posture and walk, and lead to weakness and slowed movement. People lose bone mass or density as they age, especially women after menopause. The bones lose calcium and other minerals. The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. Between each bone is a gel-like cushion (called a disk). With aging, the middle of the body (trunk) becomes shorter as the disks gradually lose fluid and become thinner.

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Elderly and their struggles with COVID 19 isolations

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Elderly and their struggles with COVID 19 isolations

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With COVID 19 still running ramped through the United States,  the ride of deaths experienced due to isolation has skyrocketed. There is no official tally of how many people 65 or older have died from isolation directly caused by Covid 19, it is a really difficult piece of data to collect. Many deaths that were due to isolation would be labeled as death from Covid 19 itself.  According to one research study showed a Chicago-area nursing home in which "two-thirds of the residents had lost weight, in some cases dramatically — a change that researchers attributed to reduced social interaction, the cessation of family visits and schedule changes due to the pandemic" (Khimm, 2020).  Many are also suffering from Confinement, social isolation and the lack of external stimulation leading to cognitive decline and depression which then leads to higher blood pressure, heart rate and stroke.
According to the article, Older Adults and the Mental Health Effects of COVID-19,  many elderly did well in the beginning months of covid, however, research shows that the concern of their longevity and well being quickly became an issue as lockdowns persisted.
Khimm, S. (2020, November 18). The hidden covid-19 health crisis: Elderly people are dying from isolation. NBCNews.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022, from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hidden-covid-19-health-crisis-elderly-people-are-dying-isolation-n1244853

Vahia, I. V. (2020, December 8). Older adults and the mental health effects of covid-19. JAMA. Retrieved February 3, 2022, from https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2773479

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Low Quality Long-Term Care Facilities - Alejandro Velazquez

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Low Quality Long-Term Care Facilities - Alejandro Velazquez

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Nursing homes have a reputation for being a way of just getting rid of older adults, and they deserve that reputation. Most nursing homes that deserve this poor reputation are for-profit centers that regularly under-staff the nursing home in order to increase profit margins instead of taking care of their patients. This has gone for years and even though regulatory bodies have gotten involved, they have done little to help such as how, "In California nursing home owners can continue to operate after they're denied a license." This just goes to show that older adults are being taken advantage of when they are at their most vulnerable, especially when considering that this is where Americans stuff older adults after said adults have retired and are seen as a burden on society. The fact that we, as Americans, allow this to continue happening is extremely disappointing and also shortsighted, considering that we all age and may end up in a nursing home ourselves.
Mendelson, A., & Yu, E. (2021, May 26). In California, nursing home owners can operate after they're denied a license. NPR. Retrieved February 3, 2022, from https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/26/996544725/in-california-nursing-home-owners-can-operate-after-theyre-denied-a-license
Nursing Homes Were In Dire Staffing Situation Even Before COVID-19. (n.d.). NPR.org. Retrieved February 3, 2022, from https://www.npr.org/2021/03/23/980462471/hit-hard-by-the-virus-nursing-homes-are-in-an-even-more-dire-staffing-situation

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With all the new technology and advancing healthcare, most people can be expected to live to their 60s and even older age. The number of people aged 60 years or older is expected to rise from 900 million to 2 billion from 2015 to 2050, increasing from 12% to 22%. With an aging population comes an increase of healthcare issues short and long term. The evidence is very low that older people today are in better health than their parents were in their 60s. The world health organization (WHO) says that the proportion of older people needing help carrying out necessities such as eating and washing has declined, but RHIhub states, that older adult not only relies on their primary care physician but also on long-term care services and support. When it comes to health a large number do suffer from diseases such as diabetes, chronic heart problem, and strokes. Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) estimates that 90% of adults over age 65 experience one or more chronic conditions, and need specific treatments and medical care, setting them apart from the rest of the population. Biological health can differ from some of the older population, some 60-80-year old’s can have the mental and physical capabilities like someone in their 20s. Being old age does not mean the individual is not strong and healthy to carry out their activities.

World Health Organization. (n.d.). 10 facts on Ageing and Health. World Health Organization. Retrieved February 1, 2022, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/10-facts-on-ageing-and-health

World Health Organization. (n.d.). 10 facts on Ageing and Health. World Health Organization. Retrieved February 1, 2022, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/10-facts-on-ageing-and-health

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Aging Population in US & Healthcare Costs- Yesica Bedolla

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Aging Population in US & Healthcare Costs- Yesica Bedolla

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According to the US Census Bureau, by 2035 there will be 78.0 million people over the age of 65. That means the elderly population will outnumber children for the first time in US history that year. This will cause a problem for the Social Security Administration as many baby boomers will retire and seek retirement benefits. This will also cause an increase in public health services. According to Forbes, Social Security will not have enough funds to pay promised benefits and expenses in the mid-to-late 2030s. That's because starting in 2020, the program began paying out more than it takes in, thanks to Older people and retirees began to get more out of SS. Since, by the 2030s, many baby boomers will be 65 or older, this will also cause a huge increase in the demand for health care and costs will increase, and we will have to adapt to these changes. The part that worries all Americans is not being able to withdraw their retirement benefits due to lack of funds in the near future.

https://www.businessinsider.com/aging-population-healthcare

In addition to the above information. If the elderly have more health problems, then adequate care for them is of major importance. They visit the doctor and hospital more often than their middle-aged counterparts. Medicare covers about one-half of their health-care costs; this is a substantial amount of coverage but still forces many seniors to pay thousands of dollars annually themselves. Some physicians and other health-care providers do not accept Medicare “assignment,” meaning that the patient must pay an even higher amount. Moreover, Medicare pays little or nothing for long-term care in nursing homes and other institutions and for mental health services. All these factors mean that older Americans can still face high medical expenses or at least pay high premiums for private health insurance. That means they could also be forced to work to pay their bills.

https://open.lib.umn.edu/socialproblems/chapter/6-5-problems-facing-older-americans-2/

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The effects aging population will have on the US. 

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The effects aging population will have on the US. 

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Aging in the US has changed over time we now experience a higher life expectancy. This means that we will have to face issues that have to do with financial care and health care. One main issue that the US will face is the strain on social security funds. The article talks about the fact that there is a higher amount of elderly that are using social security and not enough people contributing to it so the process is going to become an issue. The article also states that “Social Security will have insufficient funds …by the mid to late 2030s”.  I found this topic interesting because it made me think of the activity theory which talks about how by having older people continue to be active and contribute to society it can benefit the community. I felt that by having older people retire and putting the stereotypes on the elderly that they can not work is we as a society are contributing to this negative impact on the US financial funds. Instead if we were to stop using these views and stereotypes and really allowing one to work and contribute to the community as long as they can it would probably help lessen the financial impact that is becoming apparent in the US. Another main issue that the article highlights is how there will be a much larger amount of demand for health care compared to the actual supply the US has. This again connects to the activity theory because by having the elderly in the community and contributing they will feel healthier and be healthier instead of letting their bodies and minds waste away and in turn need more health care. By educating ourselves on these issues that will impact us in the future we are able to come up with ways to solve certain issues for example the article also talked about having an increase in costs for health care in order to balance out the demand.

Meola, A. (2021). The aging US population is creating many problems- especially regarding elderly healthcare issues. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/aging-population-healthcare?

Vespa, J. (2018). The US joins other countries with large aging populations. The Graying of America: More Older Adults than Kids by 2035. https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/03/graying-america.html

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Mental Health Problems and Medicare Coverage in Older Adults 

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Mental Health Problems and Medicare Coverage in Older Adults 

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According to the National Association of Chronic Disease Directions (CDC), 20% of people ages 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern. Common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, depression, and bipolar disorder. Because of these mental or physical disabilities, about two-thirds of all people 65 or older need help with at least one “daily living” activity. Limited Medicare coverage for older adults to cover their healthcare needs is another aging problem in older adults. Because of the insufficient Medicare coverage, many seniors are forced to pay thousands of dollars annually themselves.

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/pdf/mental_health.pdf

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Kevin Ruiz- Aging and Cancer: issues of basic and clinical science

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Kevin Ruiz- Aging and Cancer: issues of basic and clinical science

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With the rise in health care and finance when it comes to hospitals bills the rise in different illnesses when it comes to people aging become massive. Cancer is a big part of development while the age increases in both industrial and rural areas have become a big issue in nowadays Unites states. There has been a lot of studies depicting the change in older cells and how susceptible they are to gaining a disease. For example, in the article aging and cancer, it is stated "Aging is not a disease process, but the changes in physiologic reserve that accompany aging may make an individual susceptible to disease. For example, those aging-related changes described for the immune system, although not primarily a problem, may render an individual susceptible to reactivation of tuberculosis..." depicting how aging always leads to the eventual disease gain even if one is the most nutritional/healthiest they can be. Going back to health cost with the eventual disease one may inhibit when they get older the cost of treatment becomes too overbearing for these individuals. this may lead to eventual depression or eventual loss of living and it has become a big problem in this day of age. Therefore, people are needed to work to keep their older loved ones from passing away.

Ershler, W. B., & Longo, D. L. (1997). Aging and cancer: Issues of basic and clinical science. JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 89(20), 1489–1497. https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/89.20.1489

Reinhardt, U. E. (2003). Does the aging of the population really drive the demand for Health Care? Health Affairs, 22(6), 27–39. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.22.6.27

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Tiffany Equiarta - The Increase in Life Expectancy and Demand for Long-Term Care Facilities

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Tiffany Equiarta - The Increase in Life Expectancy and Demand for Long-Term Care Facilities

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Life expectancy across the US nation has dramatically increased, which is both a feeling of excitement and a feeling of fear. It is stated that “the number of people 65 or older is growing rapidly: they are expected to reach almost 1.5 billion worldwide by 2050, three times their number today and five times their number just 20 years ago (United Nations Population Division, 2009).” With greater life expectancy and a large increase in the number of people 65 or older comes great responsibility and potential for vastly impactful global issues. As an individual's age increases, so can their dependency on others for basic care and assistance. Family members can not always provide this type of support for their elderly loved ones and as a result, they must find an alternative solution for daily, hands-on care. Oftentimes, this leads to placement into a long-term care facility of some sort. Unfortunately, health insurance is providing little to no support when it comes to long-term placement, while on the other hand, monthly premiums are continuing to increase for the older population. This is resulting in severe financial implications as “this cost may take the form of other family members withdrawing from employment or school to care for older relatives.” Family members are dipping into their savings or juggling multiple jobs simultaneously in order to cover this expense. As this is already an issue on the rise, society is fearful for what is to come in years such as 2050 and so on.

[Author removed at request of original publisher]. (2016, April 8). Introduction to sociology: Understanding and changing the Social World. Introduction to Sociology Understanding and Changing the Social World. Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://pressbooks.howardcc.edu/soci101/

Global Health and Aging - who | world health organization. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://www.who.int/ageing/publications/global_health.pdf

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Seniors Working to Survive - Breanna Balingit

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Seniors Working to Survive - Breanna Balingit

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Unfortunately, we are now seeing that seniors or working longer than usual just to be able to survive. This is due to the increase in cost of living, social security not being sufficient, or financial debt. It's sad to see that this is an issue that seniors are now facing. Economic and heath status are two major factors that can determine early or late retirement for an individual. Many people rely on social security to survive, yet in some cases, it's still not enough. Therefore, seniors are being forced to continue in the work field.

Simons, S.-A. (2020, January 7). Seniors are working longer - out of choice and necessity. NPR. Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://www.npr.org/local/305/2020/01/07/794209698/seniors-are-working-longer-out-of-choice-and-necessity

Mather, M., Jacobsen, L. A., & Pollard, K. M. (2015). Aging in the United States. Population Reference Bureau.

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Danielle Golden: Not enough accommodations for the older population

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Danielle Golden: Not enough accommodations for the older population

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Over the past century in the United States alone, the percentage of those aged 65 or older increased from 4.1% to 12.9%. With this rise in percentage comes the need for more accommodations for the elderly. The US must implement new infrastructure that allows the elderly to move around their city with no issues. We need to add in more railings and ramps that will allow the elderly to feel as though they are welcomed. A lot of older individuals tend to stay in as they feel as they can not get around easily and do not have the resources to meet their needs.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3487684/

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The number of elderly in the untitled states is rapidly increasing, “ The number of Americans ages 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years reaching 80 million in 2040” as well as “ The number of adults ages 85 and older the group most often needing help with basic personal care will nearly quadruple between 2000 and 2040”. This is affecting our social security dramatically “ The latest Social Security administration projection indicates that there will be 2.1 workers per Social Security beneficiary in 2040 down from 3.7 in 1970”. With people living longer the benefits of social security are declining.
https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/program-retirement-policy/projects/data-warehouse/what-future-holds/us-population-aging

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According to Joint centers for housing studies of Harvard University Over the next 20 years, the number of people in their 80s and 90s living alone will dramatically increase." This can be looked at as great more people are living longer or can be looked at as sad because these older people need someone to help with their everyday lives.  Like in this picture many elderly end up lonely and lacking basic every day needs.  It us the younger generation that need to step up and understand we are who we are because of our parents, grandparents or other older relatives.  Even if we do not have the means for everyday care we need to make sure we are checking on older family members and friends.  The smallest gesture can truly make the biggest difference for them. We have all been reading and getting facts from The World Health Organization (WHO) since this pandemic.  There is so many interesting facts that this organization has that goes way beyond this pandemic.  "Older people are often assumed to be frail or dependent and a burden to society. Public health professionals, and society as a whole, need to address these and other ageist attitudes, which can lead to discrimination, affect the way policies are developed and the opportunities older people have to experience healthy aging." (WHO) We need to change the way we are thinking and remember these are people, the same people that helped raise us.
Molinsky, J. (2020, March 10). The Number of People Living Alone in Their 80s and 90s is Set to Soar. Joint Center for Housing Studies. https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/the-number-of-people-living-alone-in-their-80s-and-90s-is-set-to-soar
Ageing and health. (2021, October 4). The World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health

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By 2030, 1 out of every 5 U.S Citizens will be retirement age.                                                                       -Melissa Ayala            

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By 2030, 1 out of every 5 U.S Citizens will be retirement age.                                                                       -Melissa Ayala            

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By the year 2030 all baby boomers will be 65 or older, with this there will be an even higher demand for health care. By the year 2030 it is projected for the first time, there will be more people 65 and older than children. (Maeola, A.)  With the average life expectancy increasing to 79 from 70, this puts a strain on social security and public health funds. With many boomers using social security funds more often than they have contributed. Healthcare cost will significantly increase due to the U.S Home care market increasing to $225 billion. To sum up, there will be a much higher demand for healthcare than there is to supply.
Meola, A. (2021, January 19). The aging US population is creating many problems-especially regarding elderly healthcare issues. Business Insider. Retrieved January 27, 2022, from https://www.businessinsider.com/aging-population-healthcare

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According to some research done by the Department of Public Health, there are several factors that affect an adult's health but one of the main issues is not being able to afford health care.In the research, it states that adults over the age of 50 years old often worsen their health because they have diseases or health problems that are not being treated. In comparison to Europe,” even the poorest get treated because they provide universal care, comprehensive primary care and unemployment programs” that protect them from worsening their conditions. The issue in the U.S relating to aging is that they are struggling to get the care that they need in order to live their healthiest lives. According to a journal done by Richard W. Johnson, “in the 10 percent rate implies that 5.1 million Americans ages 65 and older live in poverty.” Healthcare is a significant expense for older adults. If they are not receiving the check ups regularly, then they can face “possibilities of developing disabilities and need long-term services and support because healthcare is expensive and there are few financial options.”

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