Vulnerable Populations in Current Events Michelle Wallace NUR 440 July 22‚ 2013 Sheila De Vaugh Vulnerable Populations in Current Events As society knows‚ the Baby Boomer generation is getting older. This generation was born between the years of 1946 to 1964 ("History"‚ 2013). There were three million to four million babies born each year between the dates listed above‚ and this population made up almost 40% of the nation’s population at that time (“History”‚ 2013). This group of individuals
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Baby Boomer Health‚ Money and Retirement Concerns As the Baby Boomer generation continues to grow older‚ their concerns have shifted to their health‚ money and retirement. The days of wondering where their next vacation should be and whether their bonus check will be as much as they deserve are passing. Today‚ Baby Boomer issues are mostly about concerns with maintaining their health and having enough money to live comfortably through their years. As people grow older‚ they often experience problems
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In the article‚ “There’s No Such Thing As ‘Old Age’ Anymore” by Joseph Coughlin it is discussed that the term “old age” was made up about a century ago‚ and is now fading out as older people are becoming producers rather than consumers. Many older adults are working in jobs such as manufacturing‚ teaching‚ and even delivering healthcare. Coughlin states that “Businesses founded by people over the age of 50 are already major sources of employment across the nation.” Many products made by older adults
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In Taking a Stand Against Ageism at All Ages Margaret Gullette (2011) dives into ageism and the effects it is having on society. Her stance is that U.S. society is pushing out older individuals claiming they are “useless”. She also mentions that middle aged people are starting to experience ageism at work as well due to U.S. society being obsessed with youth (Gullette‚ 2011). Gullette (2011) states in references to older people‚ “people are likely to be a “burden”‚ unworthy of resources.” This
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Is a greying UK population a time bomb waiting to go off? A greying population is where as more people are live longer‚ the average age of the population increases. There are more elderly people. The UK’s population is greying. In 2010 the average population age was 39.9 projected to increase to age 42.2 by 2035. The UK’s population is greying because of the improvement in quality of life. Life expectancy is a lot longer because of things like better healthcare. 10 million people in the UK
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‘’Understanding the population structure of a country and potential changes is extremely important for governments. Using examples explain this statement.’’ A population pyramid is an illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups and gender in a population-typically a country or a region. It can be drawn up for any area‚ from a whole continent or country to an individual town‚ village or city. They are also used in Ecology to determine the overall age distribution of a population;
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It is often said that people over the age of 60 should not work anymore because of the problems they create‚ that employers should make them retire. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words. In a lot of countries‚ 60 is the mandatory retirement age. It is as if people this age are outmoded‚ ready for replacement. Personally‚ I think that our
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Birthdays take on different meanings as people grow older. To a young person‚ a birthday might mean an opportunity to get a driver’s license or to vote for the first time. To an older person‚ it might mean a retirement party. Many health issues‚ from childhood diseases to geriatric conditions‚ are associated with age. These and many other life experiences are somewhat different for the male population than for the female population. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program produces
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After taking the “Life Expectancy Calculator” survey I found that I am expected to live to the age of 87. I follow a fairly healthy lifestyle‚ I eat what I am supposed to eat and I try to stay away from fast food or sweets (even though I fall victim to the cravings at times). I don’t drink‚ I don’t smoke and I try to exercise as often as I can. However‚ I found that some of the questions did not really apply to my particular age group. I have no idea what my blood pressure or my cholesterol level
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Anthem Essay Contest There are several unique factors that affect life expectancy of every human being alive. The margin between those with high life expectancies and those with low life expectancies is indeed a large one‚ and it is steadily increasing. In Anthem‚ we are introduced to a society that considers the age of 45 to be “ancient”. While they are a futuristic society‚ they chose to live in a society that resembles the past. For instance‚ the light bulb invention is considered an insurmountable
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