...Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Discrimination 2. Stereotyping 3. Prejudice Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the act of being prejudice or discriminating against someone because of their age. Ageism is not just directed towards older people, it is also directed towards kids, teenagers, and young adults. Sometimes older people discriminate against younger people and younger people discriminate against older people. Ageism influences diversity in society because people that are affected can lose their job. If their was only younger people working in the workplace then that will leave elderly’s out of work which in turn will lack diversity. Older people that has had their job for years has gotten raises and promotions so some jobs think it is easier to fire them and hire younger people to save money. They think it is cheaper to replace them. • What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prevents jobs to discriminate against older people that are 40 and older. The ADEA was enacted in 1968. It prevents jobs from firing elderly people and hiring younger people because...
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...Aging and Disability Worksheet Makeithra Joyce University of Phoenix ETH/125 July 27, 2015 The aging population and individuals with disabilities are two of the man categories that experience discrimination and negligence of human rights. These two groups experience issues in society, and difficulty living quality lives. Legislative acts have been enacted to help to eliminate these issues. Finance, health, loneliness are three issues faced by the aging population. Many seniors do not work. After retirement, many of these adults have difficulty maintaining income. Many of these adults receive Social Security income, and for many, that is their only source of income. Quality of health care decreases for many seniors. Costs of health care increase and are unaffordable for these people. Many elders are also prescribed a variety of medicine for very similar ailments, which lead to additional health problems. Older people are at higher risk for psychological disorders. They are at a great risk for depression and mental illness. Poverty affects the aging population in a very negative way. Poverty amongst the aging population decreases opportunities for elders to live quality lives. Poverty affects the everyday lives of older people. It limits the amount of things they can do on a daily basis and makes it very difficult to enjoy their lives. Many seniors aren’t able to keep up with the costs of health care, housing, insurance, medicine and a multitude of every day necessities...
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...Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Often elderly people are discriminated in the work force. 2. They have trouble fitting in as vital members of society. 3. They are often seen as a financial drain on the economy. Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the discrimination of people or groups of people based on their age. As in all cases of discrimination ageism limits the full potential of diversity. Whenever diversity is not accounted for and held as a valueable resource the outcome of any action that could have benifited from said diversity is also limited in its potential.Older generations have experience that should be highly valued by society. Instead they are in most cases seen as obsolete, but this could not be further from the truth. Elderly people have seen enough in their life to easily foresee reoccurring trends. This is an important position in many firms that usually is dedicated to certain individuals full time. Yet, economics usually provales leading to the dicision to fire the more experienced employee, and hire the younger cheaper employee. • What is the Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? Age Discrimination in Employment...
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...Aging and Disability Worksheet Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Unequal treatment in employment - Poverty 2. Face prejudice and discrimination - Ageism 3. Face isolation – Elderly Abuse * What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the practice of prejudice of discrimination to the elderly. The way that ageism influences the presence of diversity in society is by robbing them of their choices, independence and treating them with disrespect. Also by treating them as if they are unable to handle things for themselves as if they have reverted back to an infantile stage. It should be noted that the elderly have a lot of knowledge and wisdom to bring to the table and are able to do the same if not more than society gives them credit for. Society also views elderly people as sickly, frail and unable to take care of themselves. * What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging population? The ADA is a civil rights law that was enacted in 1990 and that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. This law addresses the issues for the aging population by protecting anyone that is 40+ from being fired or from employment discrimination. It is designed to protect the aging and/or elderly from being passed over for a promotion or raise, however, it is difficult. This law does in fact protect against being fired...
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...------------------------------------------------- Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Unequal treatment in workforce and pay 2. Prejudice and discrimation 3. Abuse- Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. * What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism means is prejudice of discrimination to the elderly.The influence of ageism, liking taking their ability make choices, removing their sense of freedom and treating them disrespectful. In also,like they are unable to handle their business as if they are little children. I believe society has forgotten that the elderly has a lot of knowledge and wisdom about different things and not giving them the credit they deserve for their accomplishment in their lives. * What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging population? The ADA is act that was enacted in 1990, that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. This act protects the aging populations, protecting individuals over the age of 40 from being fired or from have employment discrimination. It protect the aging and elderly individuals from being passed over for promotion and raises. The law does has some flawless it does protect from being terminated from a job, however...
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...Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Lack of retirement planning. 2. Healthcare 3. Discrimination Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism occurs when a group discriminates or prejudges another group based soley off of age. It can happen against groups of any age, but it mainly is targeted against the elderly. Ageism influences the presence of diversity, because the people who are affected by ageism in the workplace may lose their positions to newer, younger, cheaper people coming into the workplace. This may leave senior citizens without adequate healthcare. When a workplace eliminates an entire demographic, it decreases the diversity. Employees who see this take place may come to the conclusion that the group who was eliminated are ineffective workers. Why else would the company decide not to hire them? • What is the Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act was enacted in 1967. Its purpose is to prevent discrimination of people over the age of 40 in the work place. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act addresses issues for the aging population by making it illegal to blatantly refuse...
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...Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Economic Welfare. 2. Unequal treatment in employment. 3. Health issues. Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping against a person or group with regards to their age. Ageism influences the presence of diversity in society by assuming that the elderly are incapable of doing things. Employers tend not to hire the elderly because they assume and stereotype the elderly as being too slow and they don’t think they will be able to perform the job. The elderly are commonly stereotyped as fragile, ill, or having physical limitations or restrictions. In my opinion, I don’t find this to be true at all. Now, there are some disabled elderly but I believe they should be given a chance just like any other person. I worked with an 80 year old elderly lady at Goodwill Industries who was always on time and at work everyday. She always performed more production than any other of us had done. For example, she put out over 100 pieces of clothes per hour while we did about 80 pieces per hour. • What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging population? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps people...
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...Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Loss of loved ones 2. Mobility 3. Discrimination due to age Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is prejudice against a group who is of old age and discriminated against solely based on their age. This group is usually men and women whose age is 40 or older. It has a great influence today. Society at times views older men and women as a liabilities and or incompetent to perform tasks that younger individuals can perform accordingly that is why some older people at a job are discriminated against. Sometimes they are even denied certain rights because of their age. Over the years improvements have been made in many establishments to make sure that everyone is treated equal. • What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act or (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are over the age of 40. They established the fair treatment for those seeking employment, are already employed, disabled or those seeking any sort of compensation from being rejected or denied solely based on age. The act enabled many to pursue possible promotions or benefits from within...
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...Code of Ethics I would like to welcome each and every one of you to our new corporation that we are trying to build and be strong against our competitors but, we can’t compete without YOU! Here are just a few rules and regulations that we all need to learn and follow so we can have a smooth, competitive, strong working workplace! Integrity To be the best at what we do we all need to work together and trust one another. Having trust is the first step to a well maintained workplace. I would like for everyone to introduce themselves to each other. Working together as a team and having trust, being honest, and enjoying the work that you do here is what makes a good team which is what every company needs. Sexual Conduct Any type of sexual harassment will not be tolerated or prohibited. If you feel uncomfortable at your workplace then the Associate will be evaluated and he/she either will be terminated or can result in suspension from work without pay. Safety If you do not know how to operate heavy machinery, do not touch it. The last thing I would want to see is for someone to hurt themselves. I want everyone to learn and understand what lock out and tag out means. This is one of our systems that we use for machines that are broke down. We put a certified tag on it so no one can use it until one of our mechanics can fix it properly. Learn what MSDS means and how it works. If you handle any type of hazardous materials, we will put you in our 2 day class so you know...
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...Department of Aging and Disability Services 10/31/2014 The Department of Aging and Disabilities is responsible for making sure our elderly and disabled are taken care of with dignity, have personal choices, have access to care in a local environment and have high quality care. This agency provides a wealth of information to guide an individual or families on where to find services for themselves or their loved one. There are approximately 14,000 employees and a $5 billion dollar annual budget. This website seems extremely beneficial to the consumer. They have so much information available. In the “Links” section they have Texas, Federal, and Other Stakeholder options for the user to click on. Under the Texas one there are options to take you to websites such as the Governor’s Office, Sec. of State’s Office, a Texas Health Compare link, and many others. Under Federal you can link to offices such as Social Security Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and others. Under the Other Stakeholders option you can link to Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes, Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership, and Texas Home Quality Improvement Coalition. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg. In a narrower or more personal search you can find out with a click of the mouse what the definition of a medical or physical disability is, whether or...
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...All active client requires biweekly follow-up. If you have clients you are unable to contact, please follow-the UTC process. You should not have clients in an active status that you have not contacted in months. Having a client in an active status requires the health coach to be actively participating in identifying resource for these clients. 1. Mr. Smith was referred to the Department of Aging and Disability and is currently awaiting an AERS assessment for Long-term Services and Support. The client was referred to this service because he needs assistance with ADLs. The client has no immediate need at this time. The client was connected with resources for medication management and has a family member that currently visit 2 times...
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...Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Physical issues such as loss of vision, hearing, etc. 2. Welfare issues such as loss of income, harder to get a job, 3. Discrimination and stereotype issues Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? According to ageismhurts.org, “Agesim is stereotyping or discrimination of a person or group of people because of their age” (2014). Ageism influences the presence of diversity in a society because there is a lot of discrimination and older people tend to be a diverse type of group amongst the younger population. Older people are being competed against younger people for many things. Agesim can cause a lot of cause and effects such as older people losing their job or getting ill due to their age. No matter the cause, the effect causes a more diverse population and it influences the elderly population, as well as people younger than them. What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against persons 40 years of age or older. The ADEA addresses issues for the aging population by “Specifically dealing with discriminatory policies involving employers, employment...
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...increased disability and healthcare cost, loss of expertise due to the inability of employers to retain the older employees and lack of proactive procedures and programs for older employees. This paper focuses not only on these issues but also examines the benefits of a more age-diverse workforce and a competitive advantage employers may gain by proactively developing programs and policies to help retain and attract highly qualified older employees. Introduction According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report issued in 2006, the number of workers over age 55 is projected to increase significantly over the next 20 years with this demographic group projected to comprise as much as one-fifth of the nation’s workforce by 2015 (Government Accountability Department, 2006). The unprecedented aging of the world’s population and the strong correlation between aging and disability challenges employers. Observe the listed demographic changes in the workforce, any challenges and concerns employers have with an aging workforce, and some benefits of an older workforce. Find select academic and other related literature on employer strategies to prepare for an aging workforce and examples of successful retention initiatives. Concerns Regarding the Aging Workforce Employers have raised concerns on the workforce demographics and the challenges regarding the aging workforce. Some of the employers’ challenges include increased healthcare and disability, age discrimination...
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...Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Loss of loved ones 2. Mobility 3. Discrimination due to age Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism influences the presence of diversity in society by restricting the elderly of what they are capable of, or presumed incapable of. Some may not hire an older individual because he/she assumes the individual will not be able to perform well in the work environment with others. The elderly are viewed as ill, fragile, and may have physical restrictions. Another way ageism influences society is the youth have a fear of aging. • What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging population? • What is being done to address the issues you identified? Since establishing the Employment Act and writing up the policies that explained the new implementation on discrimination against others who are older. The policies explained that regardless of age, gender, ethnic background or disability everyone was to be treated equal. After introducing the Employment Act and making sure it was put to use many changes were implemented. • Is the number of aging population expected to rise in numbers or decrease? The number of aging population is...
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...------------------------------------------ Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Not being able to retire 2. Social Security 3. Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. * What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is prejudice and discrimination against older adults (Schaefer, 2012). It is the beliefs, attitude, norms, and value used to justify age based prejudice discrimination and subordination. During 1968 the term was coined by Rober Butler to describe discrimination against seniors and patterned to sexism and racism. Butler defined ageism as a combination of three connected elements. Among them were prejudicial attitudes towards older people, old age, and the aging process; discriminatory practices against oler people; and institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about older people. The term has also been used to describe prejudice and discrimination against adolescents and children, including ignoring their ideas because they are too young, or assuming that they should behave in certain ways because of their age. * What is the Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act went into effect in 1968 to protect...
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