01 Oct Social Perspectives: Sexuality and Aging
HP626 Sociological, Political, and Economic Perspectives in Gerontology
Week 4 Discussion
Social Perspectives: Sexuality and Aging
If your first name begins with the letters A-M: Topic 1 – Senior Housing Trends and Social Capital
In your initial post, respond to the following prompts:
Describe sociocultural and economic impacts of housing trends for seniors that surprised you. Analyze why these impacts and trends surprised you.
Differentiate the impact the Baby Boomer generation will have on the senior housing industry. What impacts will there be on aging service providers such as a nursing home administrator or a nurse practitioner working with the aging population?
What senior housing option would you recommend to a loved one based on what you learned from the readings and your analysis?
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of senior living options that are currently available to aging adults.
Describe the role senior housing has in offering social capital to seniors.
Your initial post should be 500 to 700 words, with one to two supporting references included.
If your first name begins with the letters N-Z: Topic 2 – Long-Term Care – Cultural Care
In your initial post, respond to the following prompts:
Discuss the concept of cultural change in long-term care organizations through healthcare reform.
Identify barriers to cultural change in long-term care organizations and discuss what you found surprising.
Identify solutions you would employ as a service provider for aging adults to achieve higher quality of care in long-term care.
Your initial post should be 500 to 700 words, with one to two supporting references included.
