Focus on similarities and dissimilarities between the other country and the United States. As a group
try to make some conclusions about these similarities and differences.
Examples:
Example number 1
The country of Mexico is quite different from the US when it comes to the elderly. The main difference
is that in the US, we as a culture look to outside resources such as retirement homes and social
security to care and fund our seniors. In Mexico, most elderly live with and are cared for by younger
generations in their families. Rix Paxson states, “The warmth and level of genuine caring is surprising
to many foreigners who are accustomed to perfunctory treatment dispensed within institutional settings”
(Rix Paxson, 2012).
If elderly care was taken more personally in the US, there would not be such panic over
elderly care. It seems that more younger generations are taking a hands off approach to elder care. Not
only would it benefit the elders as they would be cared for by those that love them and they could
worry less as to how they will afford a nursing home, it could also benefit the young as they would
have an opportunity to bond with their elderly family.
Response to example one by one or two sentences
Example number 2
The life expectantcy of individuals in Sweden is one of the highest in the world. This means there are
much more people living longer, which will require greater needs to care for them. Some services that
are provided for the elderyly in Sweden include around the clock care and transportation services. When
an elderly person is no longer to care for themselves, they can apply to programs that will assist them
with around the clock care. The cost of this care varies on the financial situation of the person,
however help will be given to those who seek it in Sweden. The elderly and disabled also qualify for
transportation services and adaptive vehicles. In comparison to the U.S., the elderly in Sweden may
begin to receive a pension from the ages of 61-67 and the average person in Sweden retires at age 64.
This is similar to the U.S. as the average adult retires at age 65. In both countries, their has been
an increase in the number of adults working who are age 60 and older due to the inability to care for
themselves as they age.
Response to example two by one or two sentences
2. Visit one of the following two U.S. government resources on aging and highlight results or data
related to the biology of aging that has been made available in the past year or two. Discuss the
importance of this information for those working in health care, as researchers or in aging services.
1. The National Center for Health Statistics (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/) has information on health and
aging. Data include leading causes of death, oral health, vision and hearing, and the changing profile
of nursing home residents.
2. The National Institute on Aging (http://www.nih.gov/nia/) has publications, research, and fact
sheets on a variety of age-related physical conditions and diseases.
Examples:
Example number 1
The National Center for Health Statistics has a variety of statistics regarding health information in
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