demographic group was called the Baby Boomers and they are now leaving their middle age and heading into a period of retirement. As this trend continues to persist‚ Singapore will face a major challenge in overcoming the problems posed by an aging population. An aging population is expected to have a negative impact on Singapore’s economy‚ community as well as the labor force. If the labor force continues to decline relative to the overall population‚ this will hinder economic development. Therefore‚
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TRANSITIONS A transition is any significant stage or experience in the life of a child or young person that has a bearing on their behaviour and/or development. TRANSITONS: Emotional Intellectual Physiological Physical Children and young people naturally pass through a number of stages as they grow and develop. Often being expected to be able cope with these changes. Some children may have to face very particular and personal transitions not necessarily shared or understood by their
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Military to Civilian Transition Its six months before your military retirement date. You have made several preparations for your transition into the civilian world. The one thing you want to do is make sure you have all the checks in the block so that you have a smooth transition where you do not have to worry about anything after you have gone on terminal leave. Even though through the leadership and management styles picked up through a military career‚ you think you are ready to step out in
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including transitions‚ which may affect development. 3 Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development 3.1 Identify the transitions experienced by most children and young people: Transition could either be a stage or an experience that can affect the behavior or development of a child or young person. Every child experience transitions at various stages of their life. Listed below are some of the transitions experience
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We all will one day face the reality of growing older. There are many aspects of this change that will affect us in a large way. According to the Merck Manual of Health and Aging‚ 1.5% of Americans are 85 or older. This research states that the number of people 100 years or older could rise from 1 out of 5‚578 in the year 2000‚ to 1 out of 472 in the year 2050. It brings out that women have a longer life expectancy than men‚ among people aged 65 and older in the year 2000‚ there were 70 men for
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continuity‚ activity‚ and age stratification are ways people can adapt to changes in aging. The first explanations are the disengagement theory. This assumed that people must find ways for older people’s to give way to younger people. We are living a society that encourages its aging people to disengage from their previous roles; assume roles more appropriate to their physical and mental decline. Making a smooth transition into a more sedentary lifestyle is becoming normal. With the belief that previous
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Exploring Transitions emphasises the importance of finding the balance between the needs of individuals and the needs of a wider community. As an individual explores transitions and looks to venture into new experiences there can be an upheaval of the equilibrium. A wider community can be impacted upon when a member of that group chooses to explore their options‚ for whatever purpose. In Billy Elliot‚ a film directed by Stephen Daldry in 2000‚ Billy’s challenging and exciting foray into the world
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Christine Rosa The Aging Musculoskeletal System A&P 1 Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis‚ the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced‚ bone microarchitecture deteriorates‚ and the amount and variety of proteins in bones are altered. Osteoporosis can cause severe back pain‚ hip fracture‚ and loss of mobility. It is very damaging to the vertebrae and can lead to needing spinal surgery. Age is an independent risk factor
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The transition metals are placed in the centre of the periodic table‚ between groups 2 and 3. They are generally hard and dense‚ and less reactive than the alkali metals. Iron‚ copper‚ silver and gold are important transition metals. The transition metals: overview The elements in the centre of the periodic table‚ between groups 2 and 3‚ are called the transition metals. Most of the commonly used metals are there‚ including iron‚ copper‚ silver and gold The transition metals Common properties
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Running head: Case Study – Elderly Adults Case Study – Elderly Adults Kaplan University Professor Diane Berry May 19‚ 2014 1 Case Study – Elderly Adults 2 Case Study – Elderly Adults Catherine Lopez is a 75-year-old Hispanic women who has been living independently on her own since the untimely death of her spouse whom she was married to for over 50 years. After Joseph passed away from having a sudden heart attack‚ their four children‚ Joseph Jr.‚ Michael‚ Jennifer‚ and
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