Elderly Abuse: Recognizing and Reporting The 2009 United States Census shows that 12.4 percent of the Illinois population was 65 years of age or older. In Illinois‚ an estimated 76‚000 persons over age 60 suffered from elder abuse‚ but the state of Illinois reported receiving only 10‚583 elder abuse reports during 2008. The 2008 Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Program Annual Report‚ Demographics reveals that of reported cases of abuse in Illinois that year: almost one in four victims are age
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adversities or challenges are faced which Erikson refer to as conflicts (Svetina‚ 2014). The ability to overcome or resolve these conflicts produces a psychosocial strength and a shift in the developmental process. In contrast‚ if a conflict is not successfully resolved‚ Erikson theorised that future developmental stages are impact. The psychosocial developmental areas hold both negative and positive aspects as an individual seeks to find an equilibrium. Trust versus mistrust The first five stages
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Psychosocial Aspects of Life and Aging Birth Start School Played Soccer Played Hockey ____________+__________________+__________________+___________________+ Age 0 Age 5 Age 5 Age 7 Trust Industry Industry Industry Gr. 8 Grad. Pet Died High School Grad Shoulder Surgery ____________+___________________-__________________+__________________+ Age 14 Age 15 Age 18 Age 18 Identity Confusion Identity Identity University Begin Finance Career
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Elderly and Mental Fitness Exercise is a powerful antidepressant. It can create mental alertness‚ sharper mind‚ and the ability to learn. Movement‚ such as a simple brisk walk can deliver a powerful dose of mind altering hormones to the brain. Researchers at Duke University have shown that exercise can improve the brain functioning of the elderly and may even protect against Dementia. Just as our bodies need physical exercise‚ our mental faculties also need exercise if they are to remain useful
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Introduction: Erik Erikson - Biography Erik Erikson is a developmental psychologist who is well-known for his two theories about Stages of Psychosocial development and Identity Crisis. He was born on June 15‚ 1902‚ in Frankfurt‚ Germany. His Jewish mother raised him by herself for a while before getting married to his step father‚ Dr. Theodor Homberger. In fact‚ he never knew about the identity of his real father until he grew up and found out by himself. This early confusing experience created
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Another model that YAP focuses on is “the client first model”‚ which is that they want all of their clients and families of clients to play an active role in the program they are involved with. This model is seen in the first initial meeting with Aryanna which was at J&S Pizzeria. During this this meeting my Aryanna was willing to tell me about her past. She described herself as 17 year-old with autism who also has a 2 year-old son. Having a child is very difficult for her because it forced her
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MPH 5506 u06d1 Psychosocial Underpinnings of Program Evaluation Program evaluation is determined based on several criterion; criteria that is dependent upon the population‚ behavior‚ acute or chronic disease studied‚ as well as funding source. “Assessment activities‚ both needs and asset based‚ can play a valuable role in helping agencies make decisions by providing valid information to better target services and efforts. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) identifies assessment as one of three
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Communication with the Elderly Population Communication with the Elderly Population When dealing with the public‚ there are always going to be barriers in communication. Race‚ sex‚ and disabilities are just a few examples of the challenges we face every day. In the medical field however‚ these challenges are magnified and the challenges present themselves in different ways. This is especially true with the elderly population. Dulled Senses It is fair to say that when people get older
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Living spiritually and living happy My interviewee is a woman who is named “Mary”; she has been my neighbor for ten years now. I have become very close to her. Her age is 76 and resides in the beautiful city of La Verne‚ CA. She is female‚ oldest of three children who came from the mid-west‚ Iowa/Minnesota area. She came to California when she was seven years old. She has been happily married to her husband‚ a recently retired pastor‚ for 55 years. They have two daughters‚ and three grandchildren
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aimed to analyze the physical activity levels among the elderly population in the United States. Individuals who are 65 years and older are classified as elderly. As age is positively correlated with the increase of health risks‚ exploring the barriers of physical activity among this population is essential. There are clear barriers to physical activity among this population as the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion claims the elderly population as the most physically inactive of any age
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