University of Phoenix Material
Appendix I
Part I
Define the following terms:
Term | Definition |
Ageism | Stereotyping and discriminating against individuals or groups because of their age. |
Baby boomer | A person who was born during the demographic Post-World War II baby boom between the years 1946 and 1965. |
Americans with Disabilities Act | Signed by George W. Bush in 1990 to protect people with disabilities from job discrimination. |
Visitability | Is an international movement to change home construction practices so that virtually all new homes, whether or not designated for residents who currently have mobility impairments, offer three specific accessibility features. |
Accessibility | Is a general term used to describe the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible. |
Disability | A physical or mental condition that limits everyday activities. |
Inclusion | The act of including or the state of being included. |
Deinstitutionalization | The release of people from mental hospitals into local communities. |
Special education | Is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs. |
Part II
Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.
1. Health Issues
2. Economic Welfare
3. Loneliness
Answer the following questions in 150 to 250 words each:
* What is being done to address the issues you identified?
As the group of people working reach retirement employers will have to review their workloads and find work that is more adapted for older people so they are not discriminated against. There is a program for the elderly now to help them stay independent but get there freedom and help with their life this program is called PACE it offers all the things that the elderly are trying to keep and allows them to maintain their independence and to stay in their homes...
