Landon Julson
Period 4
Annotated Bibliography:
1- "Activities for the Elderly: 5 Tips on Keeping Seniors Active and Healthy." Elder Care Cafe. N.p., 9 Feb. 2011. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.eldercarecafe.net/>.
This article gives you good hints and ideas on how to spark up a conversation pointed towards what they like to do from the past and ideas on how keeping them involved with their own personal needs is something to think about. That’s another possible thesis question or point, how do you shape an event around a single persons personality? Something to keep in mind when regarding these issues.
I chose this source because it gives you an idea on how to talk to them and shape events or fun days around their personal preferences. For example would you take a soccer fan to an all day football game?
2- Crafts-Brander, Benjamin. "How to Involve Elderly Citizens." UCP. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://ucpsarnet.iglooprojects.org/>.
This article was more of a personal story from a man that explained that keeping the elderly involved is actually hard and is something that becomes a big issue later on in the line of life. Another thesis question is when do we stop letting someone be active in the community or pull a plug on activities that they do? It tells us what kind of mental things pop up in life without interaction of people. Depression is a big factor to the lack of social fulfillment.
Giving them an insight on what goes on in a persons mind when they don’t have good social interaction in life. Choosing this article helps you get an understanding on how depression and mental problems can come into play with the lack of a social life.
3- Johnson, Lori. "How Elders and Caregivers Can Take Advantage of Summer Weather." Agingcare.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.agingcare.com/Articles/summer-activities-to-do-with-seniors-150881.htm>.
This was helpful to read since it was a positive based article about how to get the elderly outside and doing something fun and enjoying to them other than just sitting around doing nothing. It gave some simple easy activities you can do to get them out and moving around. These are mainly examples that would involve two people or so. Also it talked about the good things that come out of getting them outside. Very resourceful for me and will be used in my final writing.
I chose this article because it gives you a pretty fun and easy list of activities to get someone out and in the fresh air. Also it gives you an understanding on how to implement an event and plan it accordingly.
4- McGee, Susie. "Recreational Activities for the Elderly." Love to Know. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Recreational_Activities_for_the_Elderly>.
Another useful article about how the elderly stay involved in our community. How it impacts an older persons mental health and physical health in a positive way. Giving two very simple ideas on how to get involved and examples for what to do and how to do them to keep the mind focused on the colorful part of life rather than a boring black and white mindset.
This article was one similar to others about getting out of the usual daily trench we all seem to fall into and doing something fun. Along with the fun part of it this article helps you base a positive day. Helpful to see another lens on the situation.
5- Orlovsky, Christina. "Technology Aims to Keep Elderly Safe in Independent Environments." Nursezone. N.p., 2008. Web. 22 May 2013. http://www.nursezone.com/.
Based on keeping elderly safe in an independent lifestyle these nurses and other contributors take a look through the lens that focuses on technology and figuring out exactly how to keep them safe as they grow old. Lots of assisted living type facilities or apartment like places assisted with medical monitoring technologies. In resultant this will hopefully keep them feeling more safe and allowing them to do more with their life at a comfortable pace.
This was an interesting piece about how newer technologies are being improved and processed into nursing homes, assisted living, and even a home to help an elderly person live more independently on his or her own. One huge part about one’s self an elder regrets giving up is their independence. Keeping technology up to date and making it available for a home keeps them living on their own. That in return makes them feel better about themselves and happier throughout the end of their lives.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Landon Julson
Period 4
Keeping the Elderly Involved-Analytical Writing
As new generations of people are born into our world and introduced to new social situations how can we keep the elderly involved and keep them happy throughout their entire lives. This may be a boring topic or a question that may not be of high concern but take a moment to think about it. Would you like someone to be caring and thoughtful towards you when you’re older or would you like to be the old man that nobody sees or knows because he is stuck inside a home or assisted living and has no involvement in any event. Things to think about that may spark some quality thought are what ways should we involve or try to involve them, how capable is it to do, and does it effect them in any positive or negative ways?
Ways to involve someone who is older can be challenging yet very thoughtful and meaningful to them, in ways that we will never quite grasp until we get to that stage. With elders getting older it is vital to keep them involved with society since the majority of them are the smartest for the generation we are living and know the most and even gotten through the most. According to How to Involve Elderly Citizens “ With the amount of aging and elderly people in the world today, it is important that we do all that we can to keep them as viable, productive members of society.” The point that they are trying to put out there is that keeping them in society gives us another aspect to think about. It gives us an in on the future and what it has to offer us. Would you like to go into something going all out that no one has ever done? Or would you prefer having someone that has already done it to maybe give you hints and clues along the way. Think of it as something like money, or any aid that we give to the older people for medical bills. Can they pay all of that on their own without any support? I think its safe to say no to that, but what that tells us is that we need to have something available like that especially since we know someday we will be in the same spot. If we can have the advantage to try something like changing how much we give or help then we know what needs to be done in the future and to better our ways of doing things. An example of how this is illustrated in real life is my grandpa. He is pushing 80 and in a nursing home because of illness and old age obviously but the amount that he had to pay to be there ran him broke. Not broke as in no more money in the savings accounts or on credit cards, we’re talking broke like state taking his car, house, anything left that they can get the money to pay out the bill to live there. To be honest it’s a little ridiculous how much we have to pay to be able to live now days, even in a stressful situation like that. How can we keep elderly into things in our daily lives though? I think for families with an elder you should put in the most effort that you can to try to get them involved and take them places so they have something to live for, something fun they can rely on when times are tough and bad. Which by the way mostly are when you get old due to the probability of death as you age. Bring them to social events and get them to be apart of a fun day instead of being cooped up inside a house or somewhere “close to the bathroom.” cause we all know that’s an issue when it comes to elders. Maybe it’s the community in general not being as thoughtful as we should be? We host many events that take place for the younger generation but we don’t seem to be into hosting events for the old people. Is it a lack of effort or will power on our behalf? Are we too lazy to want to deal with them? I believe that we should create and follow through with more events in our community that are based for older people. Something to get them all in one location and let them do what they do best. In our life’s we all associate ourselves with things that make us happy and things that keep our self esteem’s high but what about the old? If you don’t think that not being involved turns into mental and physical negatives for them then you are wrong. Now these ideas don’t need to anything huge, maybe discount dinner’s somewhere, simple walks around the neighborhood, picnics, if they are mobile enough something like camping or vacationing is a huge plus.
Another thought to have while planning an event or a day of fun with your older person of choice is to think about the capability and how possible it is to do. One thing to think about is do they need any constant medical watch? If so then it might be a good idea to shape something around that. Something that always and always will come up is the old bathroom situations. Which is a good point and is something that also needs to be planned ahead of time. Old people have a hard time going to the bathroom and it’s a little awkward to think about and write but its always an issue. To you and I you might think its dumb because going to the bathroom is easy for us, it is not an issue or something that we need assistance with after we turn five years old. To think that we are someday going to need assistance with peeing is a disturbing thought. Plan trips around any handicap situations and if they can make it to a picnic spot or campground area. Thousands of things and scenarios can pop up making things difficult with them but is always a good thing to. Will there be bathrooms, is the doctor nearby, how do we get them into a car, can they sit outside or do they need shade? Stressful not just for them but us, knowing that we are strong enough to do fun activities and yet do nothing is a moral decline on our sides. A really good example was the most simple daily event for me and my family. A baseball game, simple and plain as that. My cousin and I were playing when I was 15 and my dad and his brother wanted to take gramps out of the nursing home so he could watch us play. Well of course that turned into a challenging day of constant worry on our part as to how is he doing, and is he okay being here. Yeah it was hard because gramps will have to eat, go to the bathroom and maybe get to hot in the sun, but in the long run it was fun for us to take him out. What is hard is the to and from the nursing home, getting an elder into a car when they are in a wheelchair is probably the most difficult thing about the process. Making sure they are comfortable while transferring them and making sure they are okay and don’t get hurt during transportation. It all adds up to a very tiring day but is thoughtful and very generous of you to do for them.
Taking someone to an event or some kind of day out of their box has many positive pluses with physical and mental health. Even though we don’t think of it they really get a good reaction out of it even on the most simple thing. According to How Elders and Caregivers Can Take Advantage of Summer Weather “Enjoying a breezy spring day or the warm summer temperatures don't have to be a distant memory for elders and caregivers. After being cooped up in the house for possibly months at a time, senior adults can breathe in the fresh air, even if they are experiencing mobility problems. It takes some advance planning and choosing an activity that won't seem like a chore, but it's worth getting out of the house, for you and your elderly parent.” When you take them outside or take them out of their usual living environment you create a positive plus in their life and get their minds off of the usual boring and negative place they are usually in. How depressing would it be if you lived your life day to day inside a nursing home or a place where you had a high amount of limited mobility and couldn’t make it out of the house often at all. I can honestly say I would be so far down in the dumps emotionally that it would be so hard for me to get out of, but if someone was caring enough to take me out every once in awhile I would be happy and it would bring me up emotionally and fix some depression issues. Many elders suffer from a depression like symptom and have many other issues mentally from a lack of social interaction. A very simple fix is to put them into a more social environment. Are you saying “huh?” or asking how to do that? My grandpa lived on the north side of Eau Claire and was most definitely an independent man. When he needed lots of medical assistance and couldn’t live on his own we put him in an assisted living complex. I mean yeah the idea of it was good to have caregivers and someone there to check up on him but there was no social interaction involved with it. Even when I walked in there to visit I would not see one person the whole time. He would be in his room, sun up to sun down, with few visitors besides the people there to check up on him. That is what causes lots of stress and depression in elderly people. Huge reasons to why I am still arguing a point to why we should take them out more. Depression in elders is hard to detect and see because when they are in a positive situation they will be talkative and happy but when no one is around they have no one to see them unhappy. Honestly the main reason we moved my grandpa to a nursing home was because there are people there all day and lots of other elders that he can talk to and be with. Even having his own room mate and a meal time that they all gather into the cafeteria sounds simple but at least they are not alone.
Do you have someone you’ve been leaving out of your life due to old age and the laziness you have to not help them or associate them into your life? If you do I hope I put some thought into your head as to how and why you should try to involve them as much as possible before it is to late to do so. Most of us will get to that age, but when it all boils down how would we like to be treated and cared for when we get there. Use that to determine what the right thing to do is.
Period 4
Keeping the Elderly Involved-Analytical Writing
As new generations of people are born into our world and introduced to new social situations how can we keep the elderly involved and keep them happy throughout their entire lives. This may be a boring topic or a question that may not be of high concern but take a moment to think about it. Would you like someone to be caring and thoughtful towards you when you’re older or would you like to be the old man that nobody sees or knows because he is stuck inside a home or assisted living and has no involvement in any event. Things to think about that may spark some quality thought are what ways should we involve or try to involve them, how capable is it to do, and does it effect them in any positive or negative ways?
Ways to involve someone who is older can be challenging yet very thoughtful and meaningful to them, in ways that we will never quite grasp until we get to that stage. With elders getting older it is vital to keep them involved with society since the majority of them are the smartest for the generation we are living and know the most and even gotten through the most. According to How to Involve Elderly Citizens “ With the amount of aging and elderly people in the world today, it is important that we do all that we can to keep them as viable, productive members of society.” The point that they are trying to put out there is that keeping them in society gives us another aspect to think about. It gives us an in on the future and what it has to offer us. Would you like to go into something going all out that no one has ever done? Or would you prefer having someone that has already done it to maybe give you hints and clues along the way. Think of it as something like money, or any aid that we give to the older people for medical bills. Can they pay all of that on their own without any support? I think its safe to say no to that, but what that tells us is that we need to have something available like that especially since we know someday we will be in the same spot. If we can have the advantage to try something like changing how much we give or help then we know what needs to be done in the future and to better our ways of doing things. An example of how this is illustrated in real life is my grandpa. He is pushing 80 and in a nursing home because of illness and old age obviously but the amount that he had to pay to be there ran him broke. Not broke as in no more money in the savings accounts or on credit cards, we’re talking broke like state taking his car, house, anything left that they can get the money to pay out the bill to live there. To be honest it’s a little ridiculous how much we have to pay to be able to live now days, even in a stressful situation like that. How can we keep elderly into things in our daily lives though? I think for families with an elder you should put in the most effort that you can to try to get them involved and take them places so they have something to live for, something fun they can rely on when times are tough and bad. Which by the way mostly are when you get old due to the probability of death as you age. Bring them to social events and get them to be apart of a fun day instead of being cooped up inside a house or somewhere “close to the bathroom.” cause we all know that’s an issue when it comes to elders. Maybe it’s the community in general not being as thoughtful as we should be? We host many events that take place for the younger generation but we don’t seem to be into hosting events for the old people. Is it a lack of effort or will power on our behalf? Are we too lazy to want to deal with them? I believe that we should create and follow through with more events in our community that are based for older people. Something to get them all in one location and let them do what they do best. In our life’s we all associate ourselves with things that make us happy and things that keep our self esteem’s high but what about the old? If you don’t think that not being involved turns into mental and physical negatives for them then you are wrong. Now these ideas don’t need to anything huge, maybe discount dinner’s somewhere, simple walks around the neighborhood, picnics, if they are mobile enough something like camping or vacationing is a huge plus.
Another thought to have while planning an event or a day of fun with your older person of choice is to think about the capability and how possible it is to do. One thing to think about is do they need any constant medical watch? If so then it might be a good idea to shape something around that. Something that always and always will come up is the old bathroom situations. Which is a good point and is something that also needs to be planned ahead of time. Old people have a hard time going to the bathroom and it’s a little awkward to think about and write but its always an issue. To you and I you might think its dumb because going to the bathroom is easy for us, it is not an issue or something that we need assistance with after we turn five years old. To think that we are someday going to need assistance with peeing is a disturbing thought. Plan trips around any handicap situations and if they can make it to a picnic spot or campground area. Thousands of things and scenarios can pop up making things difficult with them but is always a good thing to. Will there be bathrooms, is the doctor nearby, how do we get them into a car, can they sit outside or do they need shade? Stressful not just for them but us, knowing that we are strong enough to do fun activities and yet do nothing is a moral decline on our sides. A really good example was the most simple daily event for me and my family. A baseball game, simple and plain as that. My cousin and I were playing when I was 15 and my dad and his brother wanted to take gramps out of the nursing home so he could watch us play. Well of course that turned into a challenging day of constant worry on our part as to how is he doing, and is he okay being here. Yeah it was hard because gramps will have to eat, go to the bathroom and maybe get to hot in the sun, but in the long run it was fun for us to take him out. What is hard is the to and from the nursing home, getting an elder into a car when they are in a wheelchair is probably the most difficult thing about the process. Making sure they are comfortable while transferring them and making sure they are okay and don’t get hurt during transportation. It all adds up to a very tiring day but is thoughtful and very generous of you to do for them.
Taking someone to an event or some kind of day out of their box has many positive pluses with physical and mental health. Even though we don’t think of it they really get a good reaction out of it even on the most simple thing. According to How Elders and Caregivers Can Take Advantage of Summer Weather “Enjoying a breezy spring day or the warm summer temperatures don't have to be a distant memory for elders and caregivers. After being cooped up in the house for possibly months at a time, senior adults can breathe in the fresh air, even if they are experiencing mobility problems. It takes some advance planning and choosing an activity that won't seem like a chore, but it's worth getting out of the house, for you and your elderly parent.” When you take them outside or take them out of their usual living environment you create a positive plus in their life and get their minds off of the usual boring and negative place they are usually in. How depressing would it be if you lived your life day to day inside a nursing home or a place where you had a high amount of limited mobility and couldn’t make it out of the house often at all. I can honestly say I would be so far down in the dumps emotionally that it would be so hard for me to get out of, but if someone was caring enough to take me out every once in awhile I would be happy and it would bring me up emotionally and fix some depression issues. Many elders suffer from a depression like symptom and have many other issues mentally from a lack of social interaction. A very simple fix is to put them into a more social environment. Are you saying “huh?” or asking how to do that? My grandpa lived on the north side of Eau Claire and was most definitely an independent man. When he needed lots of medical assistance and couldn’t live on his own we put him in an assisted living complex. I mean yeah the idea of it was good to have caregivers and someone there to check up on him but there was no social interaction involved with it. Even when I walked in there to visit I would not see one person the whole time. He would be in his room, sun up to sun down, with few visitors besides the people there to check up on him. That is what causes lots of stress and depression in elderly people. Huge reasons to why I am still arguing a point to why we should take them out more. Depression in elders is hard to detect and see because when they are in a positive situation they will be talkative and happy but when no one is around they have no one to see them unhappy. Honestly the main reason we moved my grandpa to a nursing home was because there are people there all day and lots of other elders that he can talk to and be with. Even having his own room mate and a meal time that they all gather into the cafeteria sounds simple but at least they are not alone.
Do you have someone you’ve been leaving out of your life due to old age and the laziness you have to not help them or associate them into your life? If you do I hope I put some thought into your head as to how and why you should try to involve them as much as possible before it is to late to do so. Most of us will get to that age, but when it all boils down how would we like to be treated and cared for when we get there. Use that to determine what the right thing to do is.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Landon Julson
Research Notes
May 22, 2013
1- Crafts-Brander, Benjamin. "How to Involve Elderly Citizens." UCP. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://ucpsarnet.iglooprojects.org/>.
This article was more of a personal story from a man that explained that keeping the elderly involved is actually hard and is something that becomes a big issue later on in the line of life. Another thesis question is when do we stop letting someone be active in the community or pull a plug on activities that they do? It tells us what kind of mental things pop up in life without interaction of people. Depression is a big factor to the lack of social fulfillment.
With the amount of aging and elderly people in the world today, it is important that we do all that we can to keep them as viable, productive members of society. In the video lecture Dr. Richard Gitelson acknowledged the fact that there are many millions of baby boomers that are now hitting ages 60 and above. Therefore, the problem of how to keep these aging citizens integrated in the community will become a bigger one in the next couple decades to come. In light of the information on the pros and cons of nursing homes, the biggest issue affecting the lives of the elderly is isolation; isolation from their families, hobbies, and previous ways of life. I experienced this firsthand during the brief time that my grandfather lived in an assisted-care facility; he suffered isolation partly because I became withdrawn and reluctant to even go in there; the patients who were experiencing senility, dementia, or just plain depression intimidated me. This burden of guilt compounded on my family until we realized that we had made a bad decision, after which we removed my grandpa from the facility and took care of him at our own home. I feel remorse and shame still today for what we put him through; placing him in a foreign environment that took away his independence and contact with his loved ones.
Even though Connie Aman Shryock of the Friendship Village defended current nursing home establishments and assured everyone that care for the elderly in these places has come leaps and bounds, the fact remains that anyone put in a home is automatically cut off from the main part of the community...it is only the degree of separation that varies. I am an advocate of the use of nursing homes if it is the absolute last option possible, but there are many other options available that would give the elderly much more of the respect that they deserve. CP can underscore the fact that the elderly are an extremely important part of the community, in the fact that they have a wealth of valuable knowledge and wisdom that can be beneficial to the younger generations. Community psychologists could play an important role in reminding people of the value of keeping the elderly active in community affairs. If people kept this in mind there could be more opportunities for integration of seniors into more community organizations, or chances for the elderly to come and guest speak at a school or public address. In our culture where youth is worshipped and old age is downplayed, CP can and will be an important tool in maintaining community respect for the elderly.
2- Orlovsky, Christina. "Technology Aims to Keep Elderly Safe in Independent Environments." Nursezone. N.p., 2008. Web. 22 May 2013. http://www.nursezone.com/.
Based on keeping elderly safe in an independent lifestyle these nurses and other contributors take a look through the lens that focuses on technology and figuring out exactly how to keep them safe as they grow old. Lots of assisted living type facilities or apartment like places assisted with medical monitoring technologies. In resultant this will hopefully keep them feeling more safe and allowing them to do more with their life at a comfortable pace.
Technology Aims to Keep Elderly Safe in Independent Environments
By Christina Orlovsky, contributor
For many senior citizens, growing older also means taking a step back toward a more dependent lifestyle and relying on children or caregivers to tend to their needs and ensure their safety. Thanks to new research at one Texas university, the next generation of elderly adults may be able to remain safely in their homes, cared for by a new wave of assistive technology.
Thanks to new research, the next generation of elderly adults may be able to remain safely in their homes, cared for by a new wave of assistive technology.
“There are clinical, safety and psychological reasons behind this research focus,” explained Fillia Makedon, department head and professor of computer science and engineering, and the director of the Human Centered Computing Laboratory (HERACLEIA) at the University of Texas, Arlington.
At HERACLEIA, Makedon, her colleagues and their students are developing tools to help seniors remain comfortably at home longer than ever before, with caregivers monitoring them remotely.
“Clinically, professional care today is fragmented and determined by visits to the hospital in order to respond to an emergency or for a planned visit,” she continued. “However the time of clinical assessment of the physical and behavioral status of an individual is extremely short. It doesn’t allow for a systemic evaluation of how, for example, the person responds to drug X under conditions Y or after an event Z. By incorporating sensors and other non-invasive monitoring technologies at certain locations at the patient’s home, one may be able to assess over days or longer how someone’s condition is evolving.”
At HERACLEIA, researchers work in a mock apartment equipped with monitoring technology, robotic tools, cameras and sensors. Highlights of the technology include computer vision methods, which identify human body activity, such as bending, walking, falling or jumping; a tracking system to localize movement; and brain imaging tools to correlate brain changes and connect them to behavioral patterns. Each of these fulfills the goal of protecting the safety of seniors in their home environment.
“The safety reasons behind the research are to monitor behavior in order to prevent falls and other elements of risk,” Makedon explained. “For example, one may identify a better rearrangement of furniture in one’s living space, depending on the pattern of accidents collected.”
The final critical element of the research is the psychological component of aging independently.
“We aim to keep an aged, disabled or any person needing nursing care at home as much as possible,” she continued. “There are psychological benefits to the family or the patient themselves, knowing that there is a ‘caring big brother,’ whether on site or remotely, watching out for them.”
Makedon emphasized that the goal of this assistive technology is not to replace human nursing but to assist it in a way that would be particularly beneficial to nursing professionals.
“Nurses are, like doctors, very busy practitioners who can devote only a fraction of their time to any given person; they cannot possibly have the time to collect valuable long-term information that would allow them to extract important features or changes or behavioral markers that can lead to improved caring,” she said.
“Assistive environments, like the mock HERACLEIA apartment we have in our lab, are test beds to develop new methods that would allow us in the future to improve the caring by nurses and find out, for example, when is the best time to administer a therapy; when is the most critical time that a person faces a given risk; where is the best location for rehabilitation in someone’s home; and how to best reorganize daily routines and train family caregivers to make nursing have more impact,” she concluded. “The same technologies developed for the home can also be developed for the hospital.”
3- Johnson, Lori. "How Elders and Caregivers Can Take Advantage of Summer Weather." Agingcare.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.agingcare.com/Articles/summer-activities-to-do-with-seniors-150881.htm>.
This was helpful to read since it was a positive based article about how to get the elderly outside and doing something fun and enjoying to them other than just sitting around doing nothing. It gave some simple easy activities you can do to get them out and moving around. These are mainly examples that would involve two people or so. Also it talked about the good things that come out of getting them outside. Very resourceful for me and will be used in my final writing.
Enjoying a breezy spring day or the warm summer temperatures don't have to be a distant memory for elders and caregivers. After being cooped up in the house for possibly months at a time, senior adults can breathe in the fresh air, even if they are experiencing mobility problems. It takes some advance planning and choosing an activity that won't seem like a chore, but it's worth getting out of the house, for you and your elderly parent.
The benefits of getting outside
A main advantage of heading outdoors, even for a short period of time, is being able to soak up the sunlight, which generates Vitamin D – necessary for the brain, bones and muscle function, says Dr. Michael Raab, a geriatrician with Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, Fla. Some doctors even prescribe sunlight as a source of Vitamin D, which research also finds can improve cognitive function.
Another key benefit is that being outside enables elders to socialize and interact with caregivers as well as other adults, children and animals.
Those activities can give people an extra spring in their step and rejuvenate them, says Christina Chartrand, vice president of training and staff development for Senior Helpers, an in-home senior care agency with offices in 40 states.
Raab adds: "Whatever you can do, it's going to be mentally uplifting."
Although caregivers may be aware of the benefits, sometimes it seems as if the obstacles, such as wheelchair access, bathroom access, frailty and fatigue, are too great to overcome the great outdoors.
Caregivers can start to prepare elders with mobility problems to take the steps to head outside. Your physician can suggest chair exercises to make them more stable and build their muscles, for example.
Even though the temperatures may be pleasant, Raab says it's also important to make sure an elderly family member stays well hydrated; if not, it can impact muscle function and blood pressure and lead to a dangerous situation.
4- McGee, Susie. "Recreational Activities for the Elderly." Love to Know. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Recreational_Activities_for_the_Elderly>.
Another useful article about how the elderly stay involved in our community. How it impacts an older persons mental health and physical health in a positive way. Giving two very simple ideas on how to get involved and examples for what to do and how to do them to keep the mind focused on the colorful part of life rather than a boring black and white mindset.
Recreational Activities for the Elderly
Recreational activities help keep the elderly active and healthy.By Susie McGee
Recreational activities for the elderly are essential for maintaining good physical and mental health. Recreational activities can be as simple as learning a new hobby, joining a book club, and meeting new people at a local senior center.
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Getting Involved
Senior citizens are often unfamiliar with all of the senior services that are available to them. For many, the idea of recreational activities for the elderly focuses primarily upon those who reside in retirement homes.
However, many elderly are happy to discover that there is an abundance of recreational activities in their area. Sometimes, the hardest part of getting involved is just getting started. The following tips will point you in the right direction as you begin a search for recreational activities for the elderly.
Recreation Centers - Many seniors mistakenly believe that local recreation centers cater only to the young. Team sports and clubs are the core function of community centers, but many centers offer activities for senior citizens as well. Call or visit your local recreation center to find out what they have to offer. Invite a friend to go with you, too!
Senior Centers - If you haven't checked out your local senior center, what are you waiting for? Senior centers typically organize and manage a variety of recreational activities for the elderly, including arts and crafts, cultural activities, exercise programs, and even day trips to other places in your area.
Church Groups - Today, most churches recognize the need to cater to the social aspect of their members, and many congregations have active senior citizens' groups. These groups go out to dinner, meet at each other's homes, plan fun outings, and just enjoy fellowship together. If your church doesn't have a senior citizens' group, talk to a couple of your friends, the elders and/or deacons of your church, and other interested parties to see if you can get one started.
Volunteering
Sometimes, senior citizens are hesitant to involve themselves in group activities for a variety of reasons. They may not be comfortable meeting new people or learning a new hobby. Sometimes, the elderly just simply need to be needed. What better way to meet this need than to participate in a volunteer program? There are many areas in your community that need the services and talents that you have to offer.
Schools - The Foster Grandparent Volunteer Association and the Grandparents Association offer the elderly an opportunity to give back to the community by serving as volunteers in local schools. Volunteers work as aids to the teachers, coordinating school parties, working with disabled children, and providing love and support to school children. For many of these children, this may be the only contact they have with senior citizens, and these volunteer organizations are blessings for everyone involved.
Community Centers - Many community centers offer after-school care and summer programs. These organizations are typically in desperate need of volunteers who are willing to devote their time to youngsters in need of love and guidance. Check with your local community center for information.
Bridges Volunteer Program - The Bridges Volunteer Program is a wonderful service that coordinates elderly volunteers to work in the classroom as tutors in one-on-one situations with children.
5- "Activities for the Elderly: 5 Tips on Keeping Seniors Active and Healthy." Elder Care Cafe. N.p., 9 Feb. 2011. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.eldercarecafe.net/>.
This article gives you good hints and ideas on how to spark up a conversation pointed towards what they like to do from the past and ideas on how keeping them involved with their own personal needs is something to think about. That’s another possible thesis question or point, how do you shape an event around a single persons personality? Something to keep in mind when regarding these issues.
Activities for the Elderly: 5 Tips on Keeping Seniors Active and Healthy
February 9th, 2011 · No Comments
As a blogger and webmaster of a site that specializes in any topic, it is sometimes good to go outside to hear what others have to say on your topic. We at Elder Care Cafe like to share this platform with those who have direct knowledge of most any aspect of elder care and aging. Today’s post was written by someone who has been in the health care industry for over ten years and also has an elderly mother who benefits from his knowledge and experience. This article was written by Steven Watson, PhD. You can read more about him in the resource box at the end of this article.
The quality of life for many seniors suffers because they don’t remain active. While it’s true that the elderly do slow down and have limitations to what they can do, it is inaccurate to think that they can’t continue to exercise and take part in the world around them. There are many activities for the elderly that can help them remain active and interested in life.
Here are 5 tips for motivating seniors to remain as active as possible.
Find Out What They Enjoyed Doing in the Past – Seniors are no different than anyone else in that they will be much more likely to do things they enjoy. Find out what an elderly person did in the past to exercise or remain active and encourage her to do it in some fashion. For example, if a senior used to hike, suggest that she walk in safe places even if it’s to go from the mailbox and back. If she was very social-enjoying activities with groups of people-encourage her to go to the senior center or join a senior’s club.
Don’t Set Seniors Up for Failure – It’s very important to start slow with activities for the elderly to build proficiency and confidence, especially if the elderly person has been inactive for a time. For example, if the chosen activity is to walk, then start by walking around the block or just to the street and back (depending on capabilities) and then gradually increase the distance over time.
Set up a Support System – Isolation is a major issue with the elderly and, if left alone to do her activity, she probably won’t continue to do it. Stay involved during the initial stages of the new activity or exercise to provide encouragement and support and to ensure that it is being done correctly and safely. Once the new activity routine has been established, it may not be necessary to be there while it is being performed. However, at least call the elderly person to see if she performed the activity and then offer praise to reinforce it. Also, activities are almost always more enjoyable when done with others, so encourage the senior to do the activity with a group of other seniors.
Expand the Options by Providing Transportation – Not all activities for the elderly can be done effectively in the home and may require transportation to other locations such as a senior center, YMCA, etc. Try to provide transportation assistance so that the elderly person can travel to where worthwhile activities are taking place. If transportation can’t be provided directly, there are often community transportation options for the disabled and elderly that can be considered.
Spend the Time to Change the Senior’s Mindset about Activity and Exercise – Don’t assume that the elderly person will embrace the opportunity to be active and to exercise. Many seniors have fallen or had accidents of some kind and are concerned if not frightened about becoming more active. Make sure the senior understands just how important it is to take part in activities for good health and vitality. It might also help to tell her how important it is to YOU that she tries to be as active as possible. People want to know that others care about them!
These are a few tips to consider when encouraging seniors to participate in activities for the elderly. Also, make sure the elderly person has gotten the advice of a physician before beginning any type of activity or exercise.
If you have an elderly friend or loved one or know someone who does, check out this useful web site at http://www.keepseniorsactive.com to find out more about how to help seniors remain active, healthy, and safe.
Steven Watson, PhD has been a small business owner for over 12 years and a manager for 18 years. He owned a home health agency that specialized in care for the elderly for 10 years and currently owns a copywriting and resume company in the Tallahassee, FL area. Steven has an 86-year old mother and has a special interest in informing others about how to keep elderly parents or friends safe and healthy.
Research Notes
May 22, 2013
1- Crafts-Brander, Benjamin. "How to Involve Elderly Citizens." UCP. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://ucpsarnet.iglooprojects.org/>.
This article was more of a personal story from a man that explained that keeping the elderly involved is actually hard and is something that becomes a big issue later on in the line of life. Another thesis question is when do we stop letting someone be active in the community or pull a plug on activities that they do? It tells us what kind of mental things pop up in life without interaction of people. Depression is a big factor to the lack of social fulfillment.
With the amount of aging and elderly people in the world today, it is important that we do all that we can to keep them as viable, productive members of society. In the video lecture Dr. Richard Gitelson acknowledged the fact that there are many millions of baby boomers that are now hitting ages 60 and above. Therefore, the problem of how to keep these aging citizens integrated in the community will become a bigger one in the next couple decades to come. In light of the information on the pros and cons of nursing homes, the biggest issue affecting the lives of the elderly is isolation; isolation from their families, hobbies, and previous ways of life. I experienced this firsthand during the brief time that my grandfather lived in an assisted-care facility; he suffered isolation partly because I became withdrawn and reluctant to even go in there; the patients who were experiencing senility, dementia, or just plain depression intimidated me. This burden of guilt compounded on my family until we realized that we had made a bad decision, after which we removed my grandpa from the facility and took care of him at our own home. I feel remorse and shame still today for what we put him through; placing him in a foreign environment that took away his independence and contact with his loved ones.
Even though Connie Aman Shryock of the Friendship Village defended current nursing home establishments and assured everyone that care for the elderly in these places has come leaps and bounds, the fact remains that anyone put in a home is automatically cut off from the main part of the community...it is only the degree of separation that varies. I am an advocate of the use of nursing homes if it is the absolute last option possible, but there are many other options available that would give the elderly much more of the respect that they deserve. CP can underscore the fact that the elderly are an extremely important part of the community, in the fact that they have a wealth of valuable knowledge and wisdom that can be beneficial to the younger generations. Community psychologists could play an important role in reminding people of the value of keeping the elderly active in community affairs. If people kept this in mind there could be more opportunities for integration of seniors into more community organizations, or chances for the elderly to come and guest speak at a school or public address. In our culture where youth is worshipped and old age is downplayed, CP can and will be an important tool in maintaining community respect for the elderly.
2- Orlovsky, Christina. "Technology Aims to Keep Elderly Safe in Independent Environments." Nursezone. N.p., 2008. Web. 22 May 2013. http://www.nursezone.com/.
Based on keeping elderly safe in an independent lifestyle these nurses and other contributors take a look through the lens that focuses on technology and figuring out exactly how to keep them safe as they grow old. Lots of assisted living type facilities or apartment like places assisted with medical monitoring technologies. In resultant this will hopefully keep them feeling more safe and allowing them to do more with their life at a comfortable pace.
Technology Aims to Keep Elderly Safe in Independent Environments
By Christina Orlovsky, contributor
For many senior citizens, growing older also means taking a step back toward a more dependent lifestyle and relying on children or caregivers to tend to their needs and ensure their safety. Thanks to new research at one Texas university, the next generation of elderly adults may be able to remain safely in their homes, cared for by a new wave of assistive technology.
Thanks to new research, the next generation of elderly adults may be able to remain safely in their homes, cared for by a new wave of assistive technology.
“There are clinical, safety and psychological reasons behind this research focus,” explained Fillia Makedon, department head and professor of computer science and engineering, and the director of the Human Centered Computing Laboratory (HERACLEIA) at the University of Texas, Arlington.
At HERACLEIA, Makedon, her colleagues and their students are developing tools to help seniors remain comfortably at home longer than ever before, with caregivers monitoring them remotely.
“Clinically, professional care today is fragmented and determined by visits to the hospital in order to respond to an emergency or for a planned visit,” she continued. “However the time of clinical assessment of the physical and behavioral status of an individual is extremely short. It doesn’t allow for a systemic evaluation of how, for example, the person responds to drug X under conditions Y or after an event Z. By incorporating sensors and other non-invasive monitoring technologies at certain locations at the patient’s home, one may be able to assess over days or longer how someone’s condition is evolving.”
At HERACLEIA, researchers work in a mock apartment equipped with monitoring technology, robotic tools, cameras and sensors. Highlights of the technology include computer vision methods, which identify human body activity, such as bending, walking, falling or jumping; a tracking system to localize movement; and brain imaging tools to correlate brain changes and connect them to behavioral patterns. Each of these fulfills the goal of protecting the safety of seniors in their home environment.
“The safety reasons behind the research are to monitor behavior in order to prevent falls and other elements of risk,” Makedon explained. “For example, one may identify a better rearrangement of furniture in one’s living space, depending on the pattern of accidents collected.”
The final critical element of the research is the psychological component of aging independently.
“We aim to keep an aged, disabled or any person needing nursing care at home as much as possible,” she continued. “There are psychological benefits to the family or the patient themselves, knowing that there is a ‘caring big brother,’ whether on site or remotely, watching out for them.”
Makedon emphasized that the goal of this assistive technology is not to replace human nursing but to assist it in a way that would be particularly beneficial to nursing professionals.
“Nurses are, like doctors, very busy practitioners who can devote only a fraction of their time to any given person; they cannot possibly have the time to collect valuable long-term information that would allow them to extract important features or changes or behavioral markers that can lead to improved caring,” she said.
“Assistive environments, like the mock HERACLEIA apartment we have in our lab, are test beds to develop new methods that would allow us in the future to improve the caring by nurses and find out, for example, when is the best time to administer a therapy; when is the most critical time that a person faces a given risk; where is the best location for rehabilitation in someone’s home; and how to best reorganize daily routines and train family caregivers to make nursing have more impact,” she concluded. “The same technologies developed for the home can also be developed for the hospital.”
3- Johnson, Lori. "How Elders and Caregivers Can Take Advantage of Summer Weather." Agingcare.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.agingcare.com/Articles/summer-activities-to-do-with-seniors-150881.htm>.
This was helpful to read since it was a positive based article about how to get the elderly outside and doing something fun and enjoying to them other than just sitting around doing nothing. It gave some simple easy activities you can do to get them out and moving around. These are mainly examples that would involve two people or so. Also it talked about the good things that come out of getting them outside. Very resourceful for me and will be used in my final writing.
Enjoying a breezy spring day or the warm summer temperatures don't have to be a distant memory for elders and caregivers. After being cooped up in the house for possibly months at a time, senior adults can breathe in the fresh air, even if they are experiencing mobility problems. It takes some advance planning and choosing an activity that won't seem like a chore, but it's worth getting out of the house, for you and your elderly parent.
The benefits of getting outside
A main advantage of heading outdoors, even for a short period of time, is being able to soak up the sunlight, which generates Vitamin D – necessary for the brain, bones and muscle function, says Dr. Michael Raab, a geriatrician with Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, Fla. Some doctors even prescribe sunlight as a source of Vitamin D, which research also finds can improve cognitive function.
Another key benefit is that being outside enables elders to socialize and interact with caregivers as well as other adults, children and animals.
Those activities can give people an extra spring in their step and rejuvenate them, says Christina Chartrand, vice president of training and staff development for Senior Helpers, an in-home senior care agency with offices in 40 states.
Raab adds: "Whatever you can do, it's going to be mentally uplifting."
Although caregivers may be aware of the benefits, sometimes it seems as if the obstacles, such as wheelchair access, bathroom access, frailty and fatigue, are too great to overcome the great outdoors.
Caregivers can start to prepare elders with mobility problems to take the steps to head outside. Your physician can suggest chair exercises to make them more stable and build their muscles, for example.
Even though the temperatures may be pleasant, Raab says it's also important to make sure an elderly family member stays well hydrated; if not, it can impact muscle function and blood pressure and lead to a dangerous situation.
4- McGee, Susie. "Recreational Activities for the Elderly." Love to Know. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Recreational_Activities_for_the_Elderly>.
Another useful article about how the elderly stay involved in our community. How it impacts an older persons mental health and physical health in a positive way. Giving two very simple ideas on how to get involved and examples for what to do and how to do them to keep the mind focused on the colorful part of life rather than a boring black and white mindset.
Recreational Activities for the Elderly
Recreational activities help keep the elderly active and healthy.By Susie McGee
Recreational activities for the elderly are essential for maintaining good physical and mental health. Recreational activities can be as simple as learning a new hobby, joining a book club, and meeting new people at a local senior center.
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Getting Involved
Senior citizens are often unfamiliar with all of the senior services that are available to them. For many, the idea of recreational activities for the elderly focuses primarily upon those who reside in retirement homes.
However, many elderly are happy to discover that there is an abundance of recreational activities in their area. Sometimes, the hardest part of getting involved is just getting started. The following tips will point you in the right direction as you begin a search for recreational activities for the elderly.
Recreation Centers - Many seniors mistakenly believe that local recreation centers cater only to the young. Team sports and clubs are the core function of community centers, but many centers offer activities for senior citizens as well. Call or visit your local recreation center to find out what they have to offer. Invite a friend to go with you, too!
Senior Centers - If you haven't checked out your local senior center, what are you waiting for? Senior centers typically organize and manage a variety of recreational activities for the elderly, including arts and crafts, cultural activities, exercise programs, and even day trips to other places in your area.
Church Groups - Today, most churches recognize the need to cater to the social aspect of their members, and many congregations have active senior citizens' groups. These groups go out to dinner, meet at each other's homes, plan fun outings, and just enjoy fellowship together. If your church doesn't have a senior citizens' group, talk to a couple of your friends, the elders and/or deacons of your church, and other interested parties to see if you can get one started.
Volunteering
Sometimes, senior citizens are hesitant to involve themselves in group activities for a variety of reasons. They may not be comfortable meeting new people or learning a new hobby. Sometimes, the elderly just simply need to be needed. What better way to meet this need than to participate in a volunteer program? There are many areas in your community that need the services and talents that you have to offer.
Schools - The Foster Grandparent Volunteer Association and the Grandparents Association offer the elderly an opportunity to give back to the community by serving as volunteers in local schools. Volunteers work as aids to the teachers, coordinating school parties, working with disabled children, and providing love and support to school children. For many of these children, this may be the only contact they have with senior citizens, and these volunteer organizations are blessings for everyone involved.
Community Centers - Many community centers offer after-school care and summer programs. These organizations are typically in desperate need of volunteers who are willing to devote their time to youngsters in need of love and guidance. Check with your local community center for information.
Bridges Volunteer Program - The Bridges Volunteer Program is a wonderful service that coordinates elderly volunteers to work in the classroom as tutors in one-on-one situations with children.
5- "Activities for the Elderly: 5 Tips on Keeping Seniors Active and Healthy." Elder Care Cafe. N.p., 9 Feb. 2011. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.eldercarecafe.net/>.
This article gives you good hints and ideas on how to spark up a conversation pointed towards what they like to do from the past and ideas on how keeping them involved with their own personal needs is something to think about. That’s another possible thesis question or point, how do you shape an event around a single persons personality? Something to keep in mind when regarding these issues.
Activities for the Elderly: 5 Tips on Keeping Seniors Active and Healthy
February 9th, 2011 · No Comments
As a blogger and webmaster of a site that specializes in any topic, it is sometimes good to go outside to hear what others have to say on your topic. We at Elder Care Cafe like to share this platform with those who have direct knowledge of most any aspect of elder care and aging. Today’s post was written by someone who has been in the health care industry for over ten years and also has an elderly mother who benefits from his knowledge and experience. This article was written by Steven Watson, PhD. You can read more about him in the resource box at the end of this article.
The quality of life for many seniors suffers because they don’t remain active. While it’s true that the elderly do slow down and have limitations to what they can do, it is inaccurate to think that they can’t continue to exercise and take part in the world around them. There are many activities for the elderly that can help them remain active and interested in life.
Here are 5 tips for motivating seniors to remain as active as possible.
Find Out What They Enjoyed Doing in the Past – Seniors are no different than anyone else in that they will be much more likely to do things they enjoy. Find out what an elderly person did in the past to exercise or remain active and encourage her to do it in some fashion. For example, if a senior used to hike, suggest that she walk in safe places even if it’s to go from the mailbox and back. If she was very social-enjoying activities with groups of people-encourage her to go to the senior center or join a senior’s club.
Don’t Set Seniors Up for Failure – It’s very important to start slow with activities for the elderly to build proficiency and confidence, especially if the elderly person has been inactive for a time. For example, if the chosen activity is to walk, then start by walking around the block or just to the street and back (depending on capabilities) and then gradually increase the distance over time.
Set up a Support System – Isolation is a major issue with the elderly and, if left alone to do her activity, she probably won’t continue to do it. Stay involved during the initial stages of the new activity or exercise to provide encouragement and support and to ensure that it is being done correctly and safely. Once the new activity routine has been established, it may not be necessary to be there while it is being performed. However, at least call the elderly person to see if she performed the activity and then offer praise to reinforce it. Also, activities are almost always more enjoyable when done with others, so encourage the senior to do the activity with a group of other seniors.
Expand the Options by Providing Transportation – Not all activities for the elderly can be done effectively in the home and may require transportation to other locations such as a senior center, YMCA, etc. Try to provide transportation assistance so that the elderly person can travel to where worthwhile activities are taking place. If transportation can’t be provided directly, there are often community transportation options for the disabled and elderly that can be considered.
Spend the Time to Change the Senior’s Mindset about Activity and Exercise – Don’t assume that the elderly person will embrace the opportunity to be active and to exercise. Many seniors have fallen or had accidents of some kind and are concerned if not frightened about becoming more active. Make sure the senior understands just how important it is to take part in activities for good health and vitality. It might also help to tell her how important it is to YOU that she tries to be as active as possible. People want to know that others care about them!
These are a few tips to consider when encouraging seniors to participate in activities for the elderly. Also, make sure the elderly person has gotten the advice of a physician before beginning any type of activity or exercise.
If you have an elderly friend or loved one or know someone who does, check out this useful web site at http://www.keepseniorsactive.com to find out more about how to help seniors remain active, healthy, and safe.
Steven Watson, PhD has been a small business owner for over 12 years and a manager for 18 years. He owned a home health agency that specialized in care for the elderly for 10 years and currently owns a copywriting and resume company in the Tallahassee, FL area. Steven has an 86-year old mother and has a special interest in informing others about how to keep elderly parents or friends safe and healthy.
Landon Julson
May 22, 2013
Thesis:
-In our daily lives and our new and upcoming generations how can we keep the elderly involved in events weather it be community events or even simple daily activities?
-Another thing to think about it the accessibility of elderly people and if it is 100% possible to get them places.
-Do we have any medical people always on premises at an event?
-Bathroom situations available for an elderly setting?
-Transportation to/from a community event available for them?
-Is there lots of walking that is necessary?
-Maybe daily activities should be carried out by a person who wants to involve someone elderly since it is a hassle.
-How do you advertise such events to the older generation to get their attention?
May 22, 2013
Thesis:
-In our daily lives and our new and upcoming generations how can we keep the elderly involved in events weather it be community events or even simple daily activities?
-Another thing to think about it the accessibility of elderly people and if it is 100% possible to get them places.
-Do we have any medical people always on premises at an event?
-Bathroom situations available for an elderly setting?
-Transportation to/from a community event available for them?
-Is there lots of walking that is necessary?
-Maybe daily activities should be carried out by a person who wants to involve someone elderly since it is a hassle.
-How do you advertise such events to the older generation to get their attention?
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Proposal
Landon Julson
Period 4
5/14/13
What is your broader subject area? Why did you choose this?
Keeping the elderly involved is my subject and I chose this because as you look at the elderly in our society they are always in an overly relaxed non exciting environment not having fun like the "old days." It will be interesting to find out and research some easy fun things or something nice to spice up their lives and look at it through their point of view.
What is your narrowed topic? why?
My narrowed topic is more based on smaller things that the elders can be involved with or things our society should change or build so that the old people will have something to go to and do just like the younger generation that is up and coming. If you look at it in a way where you notice that we are always building things for young people like sports facilities, play areas like action city, water parks and bunches of fun places for the youth, but why then don't we do the same for someone who is older? I think we should build more golf courses and country clubs or dinner clubs. Something an older person would like.
What are some early ideas for this project? Where will you look, who will you ask?
Possibly interviewing an elderly couple or person to see what they view fun as and what they would be interested in doing if we were to build a place for old people. It would be good to get people who are mid 50's to early 60's because they will be the first up coming generation that would utilize these places and enjoy some life spark.
What is your plan to accomplish this project? How will you approach work time?
My plan is to accomplish everything early and on time considering that interview are a strong possibility. Giving myself enough time to do an interview or possibly multiple ones will give me a more broad set of data to pull me to a conclusion of how to fix the problem. Work time needs to be managed strongly around my baseball schedule and would be very useful if I get a lot of in-class lab time to finish this since practice runs everyday after school and games run even more late.
Landon Julson
Period 4
5/14/13
What is your broader subject area? Why did you choose this?
Keeping the elderly involved is my subject and I chose this because as you look at the elderly in our society they are always in an overly relaxed non exciting environment not having fun like the "old days." It will be interesting to find out and research some easy fun things or something nice to spice up their lives and look at it through their point of view.
What is your narrowed topic? why?
My narrowed topic is more based on smaller things that the elders can be involved with or things our society should change or build so that the old people will have something to go to and do just like the younger generation that is up and coming. If you look at it in a way where you notice that we are always building things for young people like sports facilities, play areas like action city, water parks and bunches of fun places for the youth, but why then don't we do the same for someone who is older? I think we should build more golf courses and country clubs or dinner clubs. Something an older person would like.
What are some early ideas for this project? Where will you look, who will you ask?
Possibly interviewing an elderly couple or person to see what they view fun as and what they would be interested in doing if we were to build a place for old people. It would be good to get people who are mid 50's to early 60's because they will be the first up coming generation that would utilize these places and enjoy some life spark.
What is your plan to accomplish this project? How will you approach work time?
My plan is to accomplish everything early and on time considering that interview are a strong possibility. Giving myself enough time to do an interview or possibly multiple ones will give me a more broad set of data to pull me to a conclusion of how to fix the problem. Work time needs to be managed strongly around my baseball schedule and would be very useful if I get a lot of in-class lab time to finish this since practice runs everyday after school and games run even more late.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Landon Julson
Period 4
4 Annotated articles.
Rosenblatt, Carolyn. "Is a Family Member Ripping Off Your Aging Parent?" Forbes. N.p., 22 Apr. 2013. Web. 24 Apr. 2013. <http://www.forbes.com>.
This article is about how an aging parent gets ripped off my a family member and how to tell when it happens to you and your family. Sometimes it is just something simple like borrowing the car and not being courteous enough to fill it up with gas. If you’re lucky enough that is all that can happen. Other times you’ll have to deal with money and usually this results in lots of family stress and people being pissed off at each other. For instance I have witnessed a family member getting caught and receiving the ass chewing of a lifetime from my father and uncle for slipping social security money off of my grandpa which resulted in jail time for the person who was taking the money.
A connection from this article to King Lear is how he is getting older and you know who really is on his side? It makes you think if someone who he doesn’t know is taking money or mooching off of him in some way. Can Lear do anything to change the fact that people are using him? Honestly I don’t believe he can since he is so old and just not able to run or overpower anyone anymore. If he made a perfect choice he would have chosen Cordelia because he knows she is the most trustworthy one there.
Black, Martha. "Caring for Your Parents: How to Reclaim the Good Old Times." Oprah. Harpo Productions, May 2009. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.oprah.com>.
To summarize this article as short as I can because it mainly describes the same thing in a different way of looking at the situation so basically we can conclude that we all need to eventually take care of an elder and make sure they are in the best situation possible. Sometimes this becomes challenging for both ends because it puts pressure and stress on everyone. It’s hard to tell someone “no” and “you can’t do that anymore” when they used to do it their whole life. I’ve had to say those things to the people that mean the most to me.
Connection to Lear is simply who is going to be the one to step up and take control of Lear’s situation? From where I can see from the play the only one wise and smart enough is Cordelia but she’s banished so they’re all lost. I feel a great deal of immaturity from the other sisters but for some reason Lear was a sucker for the “I love you the most” strategy. When Cordelia stepped up and said what she said it should have been a red flag for Lear saying that she can handle anything the kingdom has to offer. But nope, Lear tosses her out the door like a rotten potato.
Sollito, Marlo. "How to Handle an Elderly Parent's Bad Behavior." Agingcare.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.agingcare.com>.
How do you handle an elderly parents bad behavior is a great question and point of concern to touch base on because we all will have to deal with it. There is no beating around the bush with this situation, so how do we deal with it? Honestly we should just laugh and forget about anything that is embarrassing. Apologize if need be but otherwise use it as a good laugh while it’s there. A funny story is one time I was in the store with my grandpa and he didn’t have any mental illness or something where he would say something without knowingly doing it but he’s an old guy I mean they all do it, anyways he said a rude comment that was slightly louder then meant to be and things got a little awkward.
Lear’s bad behavior gets worked out more in a conversation then anything else. I see it when he says something and finally looks back on it and thinks wow I’ve been wrong all along and I have falsely judged and done wrong to you even though I thought it was right. Lear’s behavior that way was reversed and seen as an immaturity flaw that has been fixed and realized throughout time, sadly he notices all of this when the situation is long passed and over with. Therefore leaving him with no tools or choices to change it.
Mayo Clinic Staff. "Aging Parents: 7 Warning Signs of Health Problems." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.mayoclinic.com>.
Aging signs come in all varieties and ways of viewing, but can you pick them out before it becomes a problem or issue that is too late to address? Here’s some things you can look for and try to understand when they come up. This article gives key points like how are they groomed and dressed? Do they look trashy or scrub-like? Keep them well dressed and groomed witch will result in them feeling better and being happier with things. Another key point is driving, how have they been on the road and can they keep the car safe for them/or any others who hop in with them. One big thing that was hard for my grandpa was taking away his keys and hiding them from him simply cause he couldn’t react and see like he used to, but to him he was fine. We need to look into those dangers before they occur and realizing there is aging going on is a head start to safety and living longer for you’re family member.
We know that King Lear is aging from the beginning of the play because that is what the whole thing is about. In the beginning we see how he is getting older and needing to find another person to run the kingdom which he yet beholds. What Lear is doing a good thing with is finding someone better fit to run the kingdom now that he knows he will no longer be able to. That gives his family a head start in the first place because he is mature enough to say okay it is time for me to step down and pass my rule on to someone new. What Lear can’t give them a heads up on is how fast he is on a decline and the new events that will be soon to come with the aging.
Period 4
4 Annotated articles.
Rosenblatt, Carolyn. "Is a Family Member Ripping Off Your Aging Parent?" Forbes. N.p., 22 Apr. 2013. Web. 24 Apr. 2013. <http://www.forbes.com>.
This article is about how an aging parent gets ripped off my a family member and how to tell when it happens to you and your family. Sometimes it is just something simple like borrowing the car and not being courteous enough to fill it up with gas. If you’re lucky enough that is all that can happen. Other times you’ll have to deal with money and usually this results in lots of family stress and people being pissed off at each other. For instance I have witnessed a family member getting caught and receiving the ass chewing of a lifetime from my father and uncle for slipping social security money off of my grandpa which resulted in jail time for the person who was taking the money.
A connection from this article to King Lear is how he is getting older and you know who really is on his side? It makes you think if someone who he doesn’t know is taking money or mooching off of him in some way. Can Lear do anything to change the fact that people are using him? Honestly I don’t believe he can since he is so old and just not able to run or overpower anyone anymore. If he made a perfect choice he would have chosen Cordelia because he knows she is the most trustworthy one there.
Black, Martha. "Caring for Your Parents: How to Reclaim the Good Old Times." Oprah. Harpo Productions, May 2009. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.oprah.com>.
To summarize this article as short as I can because it mainly describes the same thing in a different way of looking at the situation so basically we can conclude that we all need to eventually take care of an elder and make sure they are in the best situation possible. Sometimes this becomes challenging for both ends because it puts pressure and stress on everyone. It’s hard to tell someone “no” and “you can’t do that anymore” when they used to do it their whole life. I’ve had to say those things to the people that mean the most to me.
Connection to Lear is simply who is going to be the one to step up and take control of Lear’s situation? From where I can see from the play the only one wise and smart enough is Cordelia but she’s banished so they’re all lost. I feel a great deal of immaturity from the other sisters but for some reason Lear was a sucker for the “I love you the most” strategy. When Cordelia stepped up and said what she said it should have been a red flag for Lear saying that she can handle anything the kingdom has to offer. But nope, Lear tosses her out the door like a rotten potato.
Sollito, Marlo. "How to Handle an Elderly Parent's Bad Behavior." Agingcare.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.agingcare.com>.
How do you handle an elderly parents bad behavior is a great question and point of concern to touch base on because we all will have to deal with it. There is no beating around the bush with this situation, so how do we deal with it? Honestly we should just laugh and forget about anything that is embarrassing. Apologize if need be but otherwise use it as a good laugh while it’s there. A funny story is one time I was in the store with my grandpa and he didn’t have any mental illness or something where he would say something without knowingly doing it but he’s an old guy I mean they all do it, anyways he said a rude comment that was slightly louder then meant to be and things got a little awkward.
Lear’s bad behavior gets worked out more in a conversation then anything else. I see it when he says something and finally looks back on it and thinks wow I’ve been wrong all along and I have falsely judged and done wrong to you even though I thought it was right. Lear’s behavior that way was reversed and seen as an immaturity flaw that has been fixed and realized throughout time, sadly he notices all of this when the situation is long passed and over with. Therefore leaving him with no tools or choices to change it.
Mayo Clinic Staff. "Aging Parents: 7 Warning Signs of Health Problems." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.mayoclinic.com>.
Aging signs come in all varieties and ways of viewing, but can you pick them out before it becomes a problem or issue that is too late to address? Here’s some things you can look for and try to understand when they come up. This article gives key points like how are they groomed and dressed? Do they look trashy or scrub-like? Keep them well dressed and groomed witch will result in them feeling better and being happier with things. Another key point is driving, how have they been on the road and can they keep the car safe for them/or any others who hop in with them. One big thing that was hard for my grandpa was taking away his keys and hiding them from him simply cause he couldn’t react and see like he used to, but to him he was fine. We need to look into those dangers before they occur and realizing there is aging going on is a head start to safety and living longer for you’re family member.
We know that King Lear is aging from the beginning of the play because that is what the whole thing is about. In the beginning we see how he is getting older and needing to find another person to run the kingdom which he yet beholds. What Lear is doing a good thing with is finding someone better fit to run the kingdom now that he knows he will no longer be able to. That gives his family a head start in the first place because he is mature enough to say okay it is time for me to step down and pass my rule on to someone new. What Lear can’t give them a heads up on is how fast he is on a decline and the new events that will be soon to come with the aging.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Figurative Language –Landon Julson
Let it be so. Thy truth then be thy dower.
For by the sacred radiance of the sun,
The mysteries of Hecate and the night,
By all the operation of the orbs
From whom we do exist and cease to be—
Here I disclaim all my paternal care,
Propinquity, and property of blood,
And as a stranger to my heart and me
Hold thee from this for ever. The barbarous Scythian,
Or he that makes his generation messes
To gorge his appetite, shall to my bosom
Be as well neighbored, pitied, and relieved
As thou my sometime daughter.
1.
King Lear
is speaking to Cordelia. He is surprised
by her not sucking up to him like the others when she tells him the honest
truth so he banishes her.
2.
Then that’s the way it’ll be. The truth will be
all the inheritance you get. I swear by the sacred sun, by the mysterious moon,
and by all the planets that rule our lives, that I disown you now as my
daughter. As of now, there are no family ties between us, and I consider you a
stranger to me. Foreign savages who eat their own children for dinner will be
as close to my heart as you, ex-daughter of mine.
Basically what he is saying is that
he is very surprised by the fact that she did something different so he is
making her leave the kingdom. Even
though she is his daughter and she tells him everything truthfully she is still
forced to leave.
3.
all my paternal care,
Propinquity,
and property of blood, :He uses
alliteration and repetition of sounds to draw our attention in.
4.
Using the “p” sound emphasizes the anger and
seriousness in his tone of voice, also it shows that he is spitting to show his
emotions towards it.
5.
I think that it shows how serious he is about
the situation at hand and that when he knows one daughter is doing something differently
and not like the usual he gets mad.
Maybe then that means he has set standards for what should be said or
done with the situation and or what he is expecting.
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