Please Answer Questions CAREFULLY and PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS. ANSWERS ARE ATTACHED
For full credit, provide a full, well-substantiated response to the discussion question, referencing this week's readings and/or (cited) outside sources. Respond thoughtfully to the posts of at least two of your classmates.
Give examples on ways that existing public policies and legislation address the needs of older adults. What are obstacles to meeting stated goals as the numbers of elderly individuals in the U.S. population increase?
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For full credit, provide a full, well-substantiated response to the discussion question, referencing this week's readings and/or (cited) outside sources. Respond thoughtfully to the posts of at least two of your classmates.
Have you ever witnessed or heard about age discrimination in the workforce? Please describe. What could you tell a prospective employer about the benefits and challenges of hiring older adults?
Many people assume that Social Security will support them in old age. Why is this assumption untrue?
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For full credit, provide a full, well-substantiated response to the discussion question, referencing this week's readings and/or (cited) outside sources. Respond thoughtfully to the posts of at least two of your classmates.
What is "food insecurity"? What is the status of food insecurity among older adults nationwide? What challenges will existing nutrition programs for the elderly face in the future, and how might these be addressed?
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For full credit, provide a full, well-substantiated response to the discussion question, referencing this week's readings and/or (cited) outside sources. Respond thoughtfully to the posts of at least two of your classmates.
Why might older adults be reluctant to seek mental health care? How can these obstacles be overcome?
What community based mental health services are available, and what types of agencies generally provide these services?
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For full credit, provide a full, well-substantiated response to the discussion question, referencing this week's readings and/or (cited) outside sources. Write in complete sentences, without grammatical or spelling errors. Respond thoughtfully to the posts of at least two of your classmates.
How does the lack of available transportation affect the lives of frail elderly? In what ways can communities address the mobility needs of older adults who do not drive?
In most states an individual must be at least 16 to drive. Do you think there should be a maximum age limit as well?
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For full credit, provide a full, well-substantiated response to the discussion question, referencing this week's readings and/or (cited) outside sources. Respond thoughtfully to the posts of at least two of your classmates.
What does it mean to be dual eligible? Define case management and describe the core elements of the care management process. Based on findings from the PACE program and other national demonstration projects, how successful are case management programs? What are the major strengths and weaknesses of the programs?
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For full credit, provide a full, well-substantiated response to the discussion question, referencing past week's readings and/or (cited) outside sources. Respond thoughtfully to the posts of at least two of your classmates.
How will the changes in U.S demographics impact service provision to vulnerable older populations? Do you think federal, state, and local governments should reassess budgeting for social services? Why/Why not?
