Senior Citizens

This is something that you will have to look up locally.

the term senior citizen is a cultural one, and has no legal meaning; in general

all individuals age 65 and over are SC.

It depends on which city you live in.

I've known elders to be abused because their caretakers had little to no patience. In working with others, especially children and elders, one must have a lot of patience.

As we age we lose resilience - the ability to bounce back after exercise, stress, illness, or even a substantial meal. This makes us tired. Older people frequently sleep less than younger people, but need to rest more often. Catnaps can prove refreshing, whereas healthy young people aren't as likely to take naps.

because they have hemroids and scoliosis wich in that makes it hurt to move. They also just came from Tony's house!

In our back's we have intervertebral discs. As people age these discs get smaller. So in a sense, yes, one can say that elderly people shrink.

The elderly are not the focus at all in "A Modest Proposal." The focus is the brith rate. Swift never (ironically) suggests killing off the aged, but selling off the young in order for the Irish to have a commodity all their own.

According to fedstats.gov, the estimated population of persons 65 and older in Pennsylvania is 1,885,323.

Many older people who are physically able, do have sexual intercourse.

Not all old people smell. Many old people who DO smell, however, get the smell from medications they have to take, or the old (yucky smelling) combo of Ben-gay and baby-powder. It can also come from decaying teeth, not taking baths regularly (because they can't do it on their own), not washing their clothes, and not cleaning their possessions. Another reason why old people smell is because they don't eat enough fresh food. When you only eat cooked food, toxins build up in your body, are secreted through sweat, and then emit a foul odor. The same effect could be caused by not exercising enough, because exercise helps eliminate toxins, that are then washed off in a shower. It could also be caused by moth balls, but moth balls aren't as prominent as they used to be. Many Grandpa's I know smell like old spice shaving lotion, good quality pipe tobacco, and cinnamon tooth paste. Gandma's smell of sunlight soap, lilacs or lily of the valley purfume and fresh baked bread. And when you need someone to comfort you, they are the smells of safety. Your question generalizes and is totally unfair.

While the government does offer income-based housing (such as HUD), a person can also search for senior housing through their local clinics. Assisted living homes are not uncommon in most cities and information for them may be obtained through a local hospital.

There are many new technologies out there that can help seniors. Senior alert technology is one important advance that allows seniors to stay at home and live in relative independence, while their families are reassured by the fact that their loved one has access to emergency responders at the touch of a button. The system works through a base unit placed in the home, and a button worn around the neck or wrist. The button, within the signal range of the base unit, is able to call a trained team of emergency responders whenever the senior falls or is hurt.

I believe most young people sense most like to wonder, wonder what that drug is and then ask themsleves if it's okay... And most don't realize that it is bad then most just say they really don't care. Because once you hit at least 13 to maybe 16 they really don't care and around that age of kids are the kids that are mostly interested but younger between 9 to 12 are mostly targeted when if are asked to used any of these kinds of drugs.... So I believe that younger people wonder first then ask themselves if it's okay or not...

The physical needs of the elderly are the same as everyone else i.e. food, warmth and shelter. The only difference being is that they often need assistance in performing the actions that allow them to maintain these needs.

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• Some factors of abuse of the elderly is because more often than not one of the siblings will have to look after a very ill parent. Diseases such as Dementia (sister of Alzheimer's) and Alzheimer's is common and the elderly that are suffering from these terrible diseases can be very irrational; violent; getting up in the night and leaving the home not knowing where they are or where they are going; they can be demanding; say terrible things to their son or daughter, but it is the aging process that kills off brain cells so the elderly parent is a shadow of their former self. This in turn leaves the caregiver exhausted; hurt at some of the things their parent may say; frustrated and a feeling of desperation. Caregiving is often left up to the female of either the son of the elderly parent or their own parent and the Caregiver may be raising children; possibly working which is basically burning the candle at both ends. The caregiver may fear they will lash out verbally or physically because of their mixed feelings and some do. This is the time when they have to realize their aging parent needs to be put into a nursing home where trained nurses can handle the situation and proper medications given by doctors to help the aging parent.

There are actually many companies that specialize in providing traveling senior citizens with discounts. Check out http://www.eldertreks.com/ and http://www.50plusexpeditions.com/ for information.

When lifting an elderly person, it's crucial to prioritize their safety and comfort. Always ask for their permission and ensure they are aware of your intentions. Use proper lifting techniques: bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs while supporting their weight securely. Consider using assistive devices or seeking help from a caregiver if the individual is unable to support themselves adequately.

wierd question, but i can answer it, you see, some people (mostly old people) get so sick of being ill, they cant take it any more and decide, stupid as it sounds, to starve themselves to death

because like they know their older they start to boss u around n say bad stuff.Like my big sister she says things to me but in spanish like pee face n stupid and more.N like she don't know inglesh much i say bad thing in front of her when she says stuff to me and the reason of them being so mean n rude is cause,they think their all that cause when little kids want to do some thing the parent say just to give it to them n they get mad so they be mean n ruff with the little ones that's why...

Oldageaphobiea (Old-age-a-pho-bee-ah)

sociology

Too many. Lazy butt Americans, if you're out there -- step it up and take care of your elderly parents! They fed you, bathed you, wiped your bottoms and patted your tooshies with powder, is it too much to do the same for them?