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HCS 433 Wk 1 Discussion Board
Due Thursday (15 pts)
Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following questions:
- What current trend in aging is having an impact on the way health care is perceived in the United States? Provide examples.
- What is ageism, and how is it perpetuated?
- What is a cohort, and why are social gerontologists interested in cohorts?
Due Monday (15 pts)
Read and respond to at least two of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.
HCS 433 Wk 2 Discussion Board
Due Thursday (15 pts)
Write a 175- to 265-word response
- What impact does aging have on the physical processes of life? As a health care administrator, how will that influence services provided to those aging? Provide details.
- Some scientists believe that the human life span can be extended far beyond its current limits. What do you think of this idea? Do the theories of aging you have read about in this chapter seem to support it?
- In the U.S., the cosmetic surgery business is in the midst of a boom. Many patients who request this type of surgery are motivated by a wish to regain their once youthful appearance. Why do you think Americans are so concerned with the outward signs of aging, most of which are relatively harmless? Is this a positive or a negative social trend?
Due Monday (15 pts)
Read and respond to at least two of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.
HCS 433 Wk 3 Discussion Board
Due Thursday (15 pts)
- Write a 175- to 265-word response
- What impact do cognitive changes have on aspects of aging? How can those influence the emotions of those who age? Provide some examples.
- Explore the National Institute on Aging website. Describe one of the take away’s that has special meaning for you.
- The U.S. National Library of Medicine is the world’s largest medical library. Go to the website (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001941/) and answer these questions about depression: What are some of the causes of depression? What are some symptoms of depression? What are some treatments for depression?
Due Monday (15 pts)
Read and respond to at least two of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.
HCS 433 Wk 4 Discussion Board
Due Thursday (15 pts)
Write a 175- to 265-word response
- Why is health promotion especially important when working with older adult populations? Describe some local programs in your area that support them.
- How have government regulations and the rise of for-profit nursing home chains affected the availability and quality of nursing home care?
- Should long-term-care insurance be available to everyone, regardless of health?
Due Monday (15 pts)
Read and respond to at least two of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.
HCS 433 Wk 5 Discussion Board
Due Thursday (15 pts)
Write a 175- to 265-word response
- How will you influence the future of the aging population? What technologies will you use? Provide specific examples.
- What is the present status of the Social Security system, and what is its future?
- Of the three ways to restore solvency to the Social Security trust fund—raising the retirement age, reducing benefits, and increasing revenues—which would you favor? Why?
Due Monday (15 pts)
Read and respond to at least two of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.