BSHS 475 Wk 11 – Discussion

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Answer or provide some ideas, backed up with resources you consulted, for these themes:

• What would we mean by successful aging?
• What are some of the resources for older people in YOUR community?
• What are some of the needs of older people?
• What are the normal issues that older people deal with?
• What should you do if you hear about or suspect elder abuse?
• What is elder abuse? What forms can it take?
• Is there an agency where you live to deal with elder abuse?

Please remember to use professional resources too. This is part of your professionalism.

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.