Assignment: Community Resource Paper
You are to identify five social support resources in your community that are geared toward and beneficial to older adults (>age 65).
The summary is to be a maximum of 8 pages not including the title and reference pages which are required. There is a minimum of 5 references. Be aware of the need to properly paraphrase or quote information from written documents of the facilities. Remember to include reference(s) for demographic information.
I. Describe community where you live (urban/rural, percentage of population by age and income, etc.)
II. Identify 5 resources geared toward older adults, one for each of the levels of care listed. In your own words (do not copy and paste from facility website or brochure) describe the services provided.
a. Independent Self-Care
b. Acute Care Discharge
c. Long-Term Care
d. Family Care Giving
e. End of Life Care
III. Discuss the following:
a. Are the resources accessible to all older adults in your community? Why or why not?
b. Could an aging adult seamlessly transition from each level of resource (continuum of care)?
c. What additional resources might be needed in your community to enhance the older adults' safety and quality of life?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.