Category: Aging

Table of Contents Introduction Applying Social Science Conclusion Reference Introduction Due to the exponential growth of the population experienced in the 20th century, the number of people worldwide is at its historical peak. Currently, the world population has almost reached 8 billion people, but due to multiple governments actions, the growth is predicted to slow…

Population aging is a global problem that is estimated to be at its worst. The United Nations (2004) echoes this by stating that in the history of mankind the world has never seen an aged population as the one existing currently. To this end, the United Nations has predicted that there will be increased aging…

Attentiveness and response to circumstances are said to significantly vary with age. Older people are characterized by a slower response to circumstances as compared to younger individuals. Research has established that the older category of people is not likely to register a response as fast as young people would. The function of the brain that…

A heightened debate on contentious issues, such as one concerning the criteria of sharing resources to the disadvantaged, especially to the elderly, is based on claims that assist leaders in decision-making. The case with Williamson and Watts-Ray debate, as provided by Moody and Sasser (2020, p.353-356), is not in any way different as their argument…

Demographic transition is a theory that proposes three distinct stages in the gradual shift of population groups from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality. These include the pretransition, transition, and post-transition phases, which have different relationship dynamics between mortality and fertility (McCracken & Phillips, 2017). The pretransition step implies high death and…

Ageing is an unstoppable process in all human lives, perceived in biological, psychological or sociological dimensions. However, the concept of old age is related not as much to biological reasons but the sociological concept. Various social theories explain the complex relationships between elderly people and the societies they live in. This paper aims to describe…

Table of Contents Introduction The Attitude of American Society to Aging Conclusion Reference Introduction Aging is a natural biological process that is inherent in all living beings in the world. It is a development both at the physical and psychological levels, without which a living organism cannot exist. However, ways to slow down or even…

What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the natural course of getting old. All living human beings get old after a certain number of years. There are a lot of changes that accompany aging  body, appearance, conduct, health, and approach. Ironically, ageism is associated with various…

While longer life expectancy and more excellent health in later life are among the centurys shining successes in many parts of the world, these changes also pose significant challenges. Trends in longevity impact economic growth, employment, how families run, administrations and societies competence to deliver adequate services for older people, and the prevalence of long-term…

Table of Contents Introduction Applying Social Science Conclusion Reference Introduction Due to the exponential growth of the population experienced in the 20th century, the number of people worldwide is at its historical peak. Currently, the world population has almost reached 8 billion people, but due to multiple governments actions, the growth is predicted to slow…