Essays on Old Age

The aging of our inmate population within our correctional facilities in this country is becoming a national epidemic. The cost to the taxpayers to house and treat this special offender type is increasing exponentially year after year. Medical costs associated with the incarcerated elderly inmate…

Living a healthier, fuller life well into our golden years requires some work on our part. Even though we’d like to blame our parents, studies show that genes only contribute 25% to aging factors, such as wrinkles and gray hair. The rest is due to…

You will find ways in which lighting is beneficial from daily tasks to their mental well being. We can help improve lighting in spaces, that will help those who do struggle with vision loss. Finding the best solutions for way-finding, encouraging activities, and task oriented…

The dream for many seniors is to live out their lives in their own homes. Like most things in life, planning is key, experts say. ‘Aging at home’ is the mantra of governments, the preferred choice of seniors who fear being “put” into a nursing…

The major psychosocial needs of aging include: Positive self-concept: The attitude one holds toward oneself is a key in the manner one relates to others. Those who believe they have self-worth treat themselves with dignity and respect, have a positive outlook on life, and thus…

Aging in Japan has become an increasingly relevant topic due to many reasons. The main reasons so many researchers and media outlets want to explore aging in Japan is because they have the highest life expectancy rate as of 2017. In addition to this, over…

Probably the signs of aging are more than noticeable and this is something you do not like. Inevitably, the skin of all of us shows relaxation over time. Especially in the jawline, cheeks, neck and under the chin, it starts to get loose and sagging,…

I would like to talk about the global economic issues which are caused or can be triggered forth by the aged or the ageing population. Nowadays the social and economic implications of an ageing population are becoming increasingly apparent all over the globe, but especially…

Senior citizens can potentially reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory deficient diseases by taking college classes. These college courses can help boost cognitive skills. Returning to school for older adults require a strong will to prosper, tuning out any family…