Families in later life
by Amy Peterson
1. Benefits of involved grandparents
1.1. -Extra help when needed
1.2. -Safety and security
1.3. -Help to guide the family
1.4. -Source of wisdom
2. Elder neglect
2.1. A single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occuring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.
3. physical changes/challenges
3.1. -Bones shrink in size and density
3.2. -Muscles and tendons get weaker
3.3. -Heart has to work harder as cardiovascular system stiffens
3.4. -Bladder becomes less elastic, needing to urinate more often
4. How to avoid financial fraud
4.1. -Put spending alerts on your cards
4.2. -Don't put your personal information
4.3. -Shred your trash
5. Pension plans
5.1. CPP
5.1.1. requirements 1. Must be 60 +
5.1.2. 2. Have made valid contributions
5.1.3. 3. Must have worked in Canada for a period of time
5.2. OAS
5.2.1. 1. Must be 65 +
5.2.2. 2. Be a Canadian citizen
5.2.3. 3. Have lived in Canada for 10 + years since the age of 18
6. Social interaction importance in older adulthood
6.1. -It helps their mind/memory especially if they're telling stories and keeps them confident/social.
7. Reasons for retirement
7.1. 1. Earn more investment growth 2. Fewer retirement years to finance 3. Continuing to delay taxes 4. Higher Social Security checks
8. Dementia
8.1. Dementia is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities.
9. Ageism and discrimination
9.1. Ageism is the discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age
9.1.1. Examples: Telling a women she's 'too old' for certain clothes
9.1.2. Describing forgetfulness as a 'senior moment'
9.1.3. 'Anti-aging'' products and services