faced by older adults lies in the LGBT community. As estimated by‚ (Fredriksen-Goldsen‚ Kim‚ Shiu‚ Goldsen & Emlet‚ 2015) “2.4% of adults aged 50 and older identify as lesbian‚ gay‚ bisexual‚ or transgender.” This accounts for more than 2.4 million older adults‚ in the United States. In comparison to heterosexuals of the same age‚ lesbian‚ gay male and bisexual older adults are more likely to experience mental distress. Due to their life course and different historical events‚ older adults grew up in
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sentencing George Stinney to death in the electric chair. At Stinney’s execution six weeks later‚ the guards had difficulty strapping him to the electric chair (he was 5’ 1" and weighed just over 90 pounds). During the electrocution‚ the jolt shook the adult-sized mask from his head. On the sixtieth anniversary of his electrocution‚ one of the last surviving members of George Stinney’s family as well as the only living sibling of Betty June Binnicker recalls the event (“George Stinney Youngest Executed”
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taken to an adult prison to get sexxually and physically harrasted and leave the jail with a urge to commit suicide. Kids who are getting punished by doing crime are being sentenced to adult facilities. Although teenagers who commit these crimes may deserve to be harshly punished‚ Juveniles who commit violent crimes should no longer undergo punishments as harsh as their adult counterparts because kids deserve a second chance to overcome their faulty selves which is unachievable in adult prisons.
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A Meaningful and Practical Adult Day Care Program A Meaningful and Practical Adult Day Care Program Introduction There are many adult day care centres being set up throughout the country to care for the elderly and provide respite to caregivers. These adult care centres provide a range of health‚ social stimulation and therapeutic recreational programs in supporting group settings. Clients attend adult day care centres for: • Caregiver and family respite • Waiting
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Online Learning and the Adult Learner Christian E. Onuoha College 100 American Public University Jennifer Staley Online Learning and the Adult Learner Knowledge is power‚ therefore it is always a good thing for adults to be involved in continued education. The level does not really matter‚ be it in pursuant of certificate‚ bachelor or doctorate degree‚ but the ability to be involved in the process and going through the rigors of such endeavor‚ irrespective of age‚ family
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Abstract Through many different sources of research‚ I have come with a strong argument that states that juvenile delinquents should be treated as teenagers and not as an adult. Many will argue that everyone should be treated the same but evidence shows that courts have always treated crimes by a case to case study. Introduction In the law‚ a juvenile is defined as a person who is not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. In most states the normal age is 18. In Wyoming a juvenile
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Adult Educator Reflection Paper I want to be an educator to serve people. I care about the success of others‚ and want to help them succeed. Providing knowledge is one of the most important tools for success in life. With knowledge‚ we are able to pursue the many different avenues in life and careers. What motivates me to be an educator is for the moment. It is that moment where a student makes the connection‚ and completely understands the lesson I am teaching. Being an educator is one of
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Adult Day Care Centers Naomi Noel University of the Rockies Abstract Adult day cares have not received the acclaim due. They are an invaluable part of the communities that they serve. They incorporate succinct mission statements to effectively get their point across while also employing a wide range of professionals to better serve their clientele. The utilize needs based assessment tools for enrollment as well as needs assessment surveys to gather information from
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Context That Motivates Adult Learning There are four “distinct context” to motivate adult learners according to the research of Malcolm Knowles (Alexander‚ M.‚ Clugston‚ W‚ & Tice‚ E. (2009) these are; Practical‚ Personal‚ Experiential and Idealistic Context. Practical context describes one who is motivated by intentional or specific personal gain where you deliberately choose to learn a subject or activity knowing in advance of starting the learning process that it will benefit and /or be
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Falls in Older Adults Growing up our body experience a lot of changes. As we age‚ our bodies develop in order to be stronger. However‚ as we get older our bodies start to deteriorate; if not maintained properly it becomes fragile. It is not uncommon for older adults in their nineties to still be walking‚ but a single slip or fall could take that independence away. “Falls are the most common cause of accidental death among older adults and are associated
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