isses affecting seniors
por Kiah Hounsell
1. dementia
1.1. Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities.
2. ageism
2.1. prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age
2.2. 1: telling a woman she's "too old" to wear certain outfits
2.3. 2: "ani-aging" products & services
2.4. 3: praising older people by comparing them to younger ones
3. 2 reasons social interaction is important in older adulthood
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5. it potentially reduces risk of dementia & extensive range of physical problems (high blood pressure, arthritis)
6. benefits of having grandparents involved in family life
6.1. grandparents provide a stable , safe, loving & fun enviroment
6.2. closeness between grandparents and grandchildren may keep older adults sharp, ward off depression, boost social connections
6.3. they can be caregivers, teachers and playmatess
6.4. they are trusted advisors for their adult children who are now parents themselves
7. elder neglect and examples of neglect
7.1. lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older persojn
7.1.1. 1: lack of basic hygeine, adequate food, or hydration
7.1.2. 2: missing medical aids, like walkers dentures, eyeglasses or medication
7.1.3. 3: unclean or unsafe living conditions
8. Co-housing. Co-housing involves sharing a home with a friend or family member. ... Co-operative Housing (Co-ops) ... Life Lease Housing. ... Supportive Housing. ...
8.1. independant living
9. types of personal investment
9.1. RRSPS
9.1.1. there is no minimum age to open RRSP
9.1.1.1. any income earned from RRSP is usually exempt from tax as long as the funds remain in the plan
9.1.1.1.1. with RRSP your contributions are tax free
9.2. TFSAS
9.2.1. You cannot open a TFSA or contribute to one until you turn 18
9.2.1.1. Contributions to a TFSA are not deductible for income tax purposes. Any amount contributed as well as any income earned in the account (for example, investment income and capital gains) is generally tax-free, even when it is withdrawn.
10. personal care homes
10.1. board and care homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and continuing care retirement communities
11. house arrangements available to older adults
11.1. Co-housing. Co-housing involves sharing a home with a friend or family member
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