Discussion Post
Part I:The Personal Context of Later Life
What lifestyle accommodations should be made to age-related changes in vision and hearing?
Some lifestyle accommodations that should be made to age-related changes in vision and hearing include modified print including close captions on the television and enlarged print on their cell phones. Other accommodations could be hearing devices and the use of prescription glasses.
How would a spouse accommodate the decline associated with Alzheimer's disease?
A spouse could accommodate the decline associated with Alzheimer's disease by reaching out to support groups or educational programs in order to understand what approach would be best to make. I think the spouse can also ensure their health is in order to better help the spouse. Also, providing a comfortable and safe environment to the spouse can also make a difference.
Part II: Social Aspects of Later Life
Explain how friendships facilitate positive adjustment to retirement.
Friendships can help facilitate positive adjustment to retirement by providing support. The support can include social interaction so that the individual still receives that type of interaction in their retirement life.
Explain the impact that the baby boomers will have on Social Security and Medicare and describe the system's weaknesses.
I believe the age of retirement will increase. I also believe that in the future there may be little no social security due to the cost and taxes. The baby boomers will be the ones effected in this.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.