The tag senior citizen is generally given to a person who is between 58 and 65 years of age and has superannuated from active service. This age band fixed for retirement was based on the old system followed decades ago when longevity was lower than 60 years. With the advance in medical sciences and health supporting systems‚ longevity now goes up to 75. Perhaps‚ the retirement age needs revision to make use of the services of experienced people for some more time in the interest of national development
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Senior Citizens What is the most important problem that senior citizens face today- Deteriorating health‚ malnutrition‚ lack of shelter‚ fear‚ depression‚ senility‚ isolation‚ boredom‚ non-productivity‚ and financial incapacity are the most common problems that senior citizens all over the world face today. These problems can be grouped into two categories that relate to the physical andmental health and the financial capacity of the senior citizen. 1. Physical and mental health –
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commonly refer to as the “ripe old age.” By then‚ experiencing‚ hands-on basis‚ the rudiments of being and growing old. Perhaps upon reflection‚ actually glean on the blindness and without the knowledge of parents and grandparents who became senior citizens way before our generation. Several countries‚ whether developed or developing‚ are beginning to view ageing from a very different perspective the current concepts. The potential to live healthier for longer years has raised expectations about
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They enjoyed the fact that they were both physically fit and cognitively alert. They both felt confident that with the advances made in health care that the quality of their lives would continue to empowering. They enjoyed the benefits of being Senior Citizens‚ discounted travel‚ free education‚ and other incentives marketed towards the aged. The expressed a sense of well-being with respect to the numerous housing options geared towards the graying population‚ such as Retirement Villages‚ and assisted
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Should Torture Be Allowed or Not The issue of torture is being very current and it arouses debate between those who are totally against it; those who think that it sometimes can be used for good; and those who are in between. The idea of torture was seen only as something that happened far away in time‚ and it should not even be considered as an issue of the modern society. Furthermore‚ torture was seen as a violation of the fundamental human rights‚ which were protected by different human rights
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Shelby Morgan Professor Colon ENC 1102 July 17‚ 2009 Hunting Should Be Allowed Hunting is beneficial to our society and therefore should be allowed. Historically human beings have been pursuing wild animals to provide their families with food‚ clothing‚ and shelter. In modern times the need for hunting for survival has lessened because of the development of animal husbandry and agriculture. There were times in history worldwide when hunting became profitable and hunters began killing animals
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ample suffering is a mercy killing. Both are methods of euthanasia. We all have the right to die if it ends a person’s suffering or if a person is terminally ill and will die anyway. People should not have to suffer if they do not want to. Throughout the years‚ many people have argued whether euthanasia should be legal or illegal. To some it is considered "playing God"; to others it is a generous act. Do the people who consider euthanasia "playing God"; consider prolonging life "playing God" also
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years. This question rises multiple times a year anywhere and everywhere between people. Should parents or guardians be allowed to spank their kids as a way of correction? Those who disagree with spanking their child usually are the ones who are taking the word spanking out of context and putting it in an abusive category. Although physical punishment is taken out of its true definition‚ it should be allowed because there is a clear line between what is abuse and spanking. Also‚ it teaches children
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the main theme: Should hunting be allowed? …I am not in a position to answer yes or no to the question. Considering the fact that “the law of the jungle” was contaminated by human law‚ I think everyone -not only mankind but all the animals- should live their lives peacefully. On the other hand‚ I literally eat a certain animals and think my life would be less satisfactory if I lost a chance to eat them. What I am certain is that we should be consistent. If we insist “we should not kill caws”‚
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Humans are naturally competitive. This instinct has driven some people to look to other sources to give them an edge. Some people look down on this and some people think that if you can access it then you should you it to reach your full potential. Yes‚ it is debatable whether or not they should be allowed because it can be looked at from so many different points of view. Anabolic steroids are not the only way people have tried to get an edge throughout history. Even in the 1800’s swimmers were using stimulants
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