...United States are reaching unprecedented numbers in the nation’s history with an expectation of reaching nearly 89 million people by age 65 or older by year 2050. The rapid U.S. growth can be attributed to two realities: Americans are living longer than in previous decades; the twentieth century ushered in effective public health strategies and advances in medical treatment contributing to a dramatic increase in average life expectancy. The post -World War II “baby boomer” generation. The leading edge of the baby boom generation reached age 65 in 2011, and every other day roughly 10,000 people will celebrate their 65th birthday. So, by 2030 the last baby boomer will celebrate their 65th birthday leaving a population of 72 million older Americans (CDC, 2013). This population has wide-ranging implications for virtually every facet of American society. At each point in the lifespan of baby boomers, the United States has felt and been changed by the impact of their numbers and needs—from booming sales in commercial baby food in the late 1940s, to construction of new schools during the 1950s, to the housing construction boom of the 1970s and 1980s. The 30-year gain in life expectancy within the span of a century had never before been achieved. Diseases that once claimed lives have been eradicated while others like heart disease still present challenges other chronic diseases and conditions, such as stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes...
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...that is as worthy and sellable today as it was back in its heyday. Yes, EDM, hip-hop, rap and auto-tuned pop dominate the airwaves and I-Tunes playlists, and these genres generate massive record sales and concert and radio advertising revenues. But thanks to video games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, plus a generation of parents who drove their kids to school and selected the in-car musical entertainment, boomer-parented children not only recognize names like Boston, Steely Dan, Foreigner and Deep Purple, they know the lyrics and the melodies and will gladly attend concerts by such retro acts - with their parents! “Oldies” have been re-birthed! I’m Much too Young to Feel this Damn Old Here’s a startling fact: the last of the baby-boomers turn 50 in 2014, and the implications of that fact hold significance...
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...decision to breastfeed versus formula feed babies can be difficult and one of the most important decisions a mother can make. While there is nothing wrong with giving babies formula milk, breastfeeding should be the number one choice for mothers. As breast milk provides more nutrients, is naturally produced by mothers and is less expensive, breastfeeding is more beneficial than formula milk. When examining the benefits of breastfeeding as opposed to formula milk, breast milk tops the list with the nutrients and antibodies it provides. As breast milk contains antibodies that formula milk does not, this provides extra protection for babies against diseases and viruses. The first milk a baby receives while breastfeeding is colostrum. Colostrum is rich in nutrients and the mother’s own disease-preventing antibodies which may protect the baby from certain viruses (Kutner, 2012). Thus, breastfeeding babies contribute to building babies’ immune systems. As the breast milk matures, “the cells, hormones, and antibodies [in breast milk]…protect babies from illness” (Womenshealth.gov, 2011). This combination is unique to breast milk and is not contained in formula milk. On the other hand, some formula milk does contain more vitamin D than breast milk, which is essential in building strong bones. In addition, formula milk also contains fluoride which is important for healthy teeth. However, both nutrients can be provided to babies as a supplement if they are needed. Formula...
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...form of surrogacy contracts. In this paper, I will be address the legal and ethical issues involved and other aspects of surrogacy. History of Surrogacy and Case Study Surrogacy was assumed to have been around since the Babylonian times. Alternatively, the most credible records to date allocate managing legal passivity and the public responses during the middle of the 20th century. Surrogacy did not become public in 1976, when Attorney Noel Keane negotiated the first ever surrogacy agreement ("History of surrogacy," 2011). Attorney Noel Keane and Dr. Ringold created the first ever fertility clinic (surrogacy clinic) in the United States. Many laws and regulations were not implemented until the case of Elizabeth Kane and the case of Baby M. Elizabeth Kane was the first woman to enter into a compensated surrogacy agreement in 1980. She was to be compensated with $10,000. She, however, was unwilling to leave the surrogacy...
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...Tutorial One Case Study - Generation snap Continuance commitment is one dimension to organizational commitment, which refers to the economic reason for staying in an organization (Robbins et al. 2011). If the generational snap exists regarding this commitment, it is obviously that the Gen Y will have a high turnover rate comparing with other generations. As the case illustrates, Gen Y are well connected with the society, impatient for career success and possessing high technological skills. Thus, economic reasons cannot prevent them from leaving the organization when they intend to do so. While other generations may afraid that there are less opportunities for them to find another job with a satisfactory salary once they quit the job. Another possible difference is that the Gen Y seems to have more confidence than other generations. They are confident about the skill they had acquired and their ability to socialize. There are several strategies for improving the level of job satisfaction for generation Y employees. The first strategy is to approve. The Gen Y need to feel that their abilities have been confirmed and they are making a contribution to the company. People in other generations may have the mentality of “Let nature take its course”, but the Gen Y like to take the initiative and get things done depend on their strength. Thus, other people’s recognition is essential to a satisfactory job. The second strategy is to give response quickly. The generation Y are impatient...
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...BREAST FEEDING COUNSELING Research Critique, Part1 Article Used: LaanteraS, Polkki T, Pietila A-M. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 72-84, “A descriptive qualitative review of the barriers relating to breast-feeding counseling” Problem Statement: Breast-feeding is not only an intimate and bonding experience for many new mothers, but important and very healthy for newborns. Breast-feeding provides newborns with antibodies, and protects them from many health problems along with fighting diseases (WomensHealth.gov). However to know this important information, breast-feeding counseling is a great aid in helping new parents learn all about its benefits. While breast-feeding counseling is beneficial, many parents and mothers do not know about it and many barriers exist. In an article by Laantera et al, called “A descriptive qualitative review of the barriers relating to breast-feeding counseling”, these barriers are identified and can be helpful in developing future measurements to assess barriers for breast-feeding counseling. Little research has been conducted previously on barriers to breast-feeding counseling, which makes this an important topic and problem to address. This topic is also important to discuss because despite breast-feeding benefits, only 35% of infants worldwide are exclusively breast-fed for 6 months (WHO, 2009). Purpose and Research Question: The main purpose of this study was to describe barriers in breast-feeding counseling...
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...Demographic Paper Pedreed Anjahal HCA 490 September 19, 2011 Michael Veal Demographic Paper DEMOGRAPHICS It is a proven fact. With all the advances in modern health care, people are living longer. As someone starts to get older, they start feeling the consequences of aging and strive to find a healthier life style. Still, there comes a point when many people require the professional need of long term health care services. As healthy as today’s population is, illness is usually comes as something unexpected. Upon such an eventuality, a person may require some type of specialized health care needs. POPULATION CONTROL With the Baby Boomer generation decides to retire or stops aging at a phenomenal rate, people requiring long term health care needs are on the rise still. People are living longer and their health care needs may be beyond that, which can be managed by family members. Fortunately, within the current health care field there is a wide variety of systems available for helping to take care of an elderly family member. It is even possible for the family to take the elderly person into his or her home. Alternatively, the family may have to decide to place the elderly member in a nursing home for long-term care. Whichever choice is deemed best, it is always critically important that the elderly person feels comfortable in the environment in which he or she is placed (Feder, Komisar & Niefeld, 2000). According to United States society census...
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...hoarded its power to preserve her youth and beauty. As centuries passed, a glorious kingdom was built close to the cliff where the flower grew. When the beloved queen fell ill, the townspeople searched for the legendary flower, until at last they found it. The flower made the queen well, and she soon gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. The King and Queen launched a lantern into the sky in celebration.   One night, the vengeful Mother Gothel slipped into the nursery, there lying in two cradles, were two baby girls. Mother Gothel looked at the two babies and wondered which one was the queen’s baby child. She decided the blonde- haired girl looked more like the queen, but the curly- haired one had the same colour hair as the queen, she discovered that the blonde- haired girl had the healing power passed down from the flower, into the baby’s golden hair! Mother Gothel cut off a lock - but the hair lost its power and turned to brown. Mother Gothel knew that if she wanted to stay young, she had to keep the children with her always. She snatched the baby girls and vanished to a place where no one could find them. The King and Queen were heart broken, as were a...
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...STYLE AND BEHAVIOR AMONG BABY BOOMERS, GENERATION X AND GENERATION Y By Nortini Isahak Table of Contents Page Introduction 2 1.0 Work Behavior Characteristic between Baby boomers, Generation X and Generation Y 1.1 Baby Boomers 3 1.2 Generation X 4 1.3 Generation Y 5 2.0 The Challenge 2.1 Characteristics of each generation 6 2.2 Perception of other generations 7 3.0 Leadership Styles for Different Generational Groups 9 4.0 Recommendation 11 Conclusion 13 References 14 ABSTRACT Generation Y (born 1981 and 2000) is young worker, Generation X (born 1965-1980) is middle generation and Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) is older employers. Usually young workers want to make a quick impact, the middle generation needs to believe in the mission, and older employees don’t like ambivalence. It is important organization to take time and build the trusting relationship where each generation brings ahead their potentials and works towards the organization goal. The leaders should recognize the different work characteristics between generational groups and apply leadership styles that will positively contribute to employee motivation. As a result, due to the shifting nature of the job/task itself and the changing nature of subordinate characteristics and behavior. Leadership styles have also had to make changes. Accordingly, a task-oriented leadership style is more acceptable to Baby boomers but Generation...
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...Future Trends of HR Considering the many stressors and factors effecting human resources and the workforce today, the future trends of human resources must be assessed. One of the largest dilemmas facing the workforce today is the generational differences between the current workforce and the newly hired. Presently, the baby boomer generation is of retirement age which leaves the workforce lacking of skilled labor and knowledge. Reports have shown an estimated 70 million baby boomers will soon retire from the workforce while only 40 million will enter leaving an extreme deficit in the workforce (“The Present & Future,” 2006). Therefore, stress factors affecting the labor market to compensate for this loss are increased work hours, greater workloads, and less pay increases. A current problem facing human resources in organizations is an increased turnover rate. Employees are looking for better work conditions and an increase in monetary compensation. Evaluating these conditions, future trends in HR illustrate a need for talented and experienced skilled labor and the workforce exemplifies a lack of qualified applicants. Organizations are looking at a higher cost for recruiting, training, and hiring. HR planning is imperative to future trends of human resources to include, but not limited to globalization, outsourcing, and technology. Globalization is the logistics that foster economic growth across geographical borders. Major US organizations have manufacturing...
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...“Failure to Thrive" is a term used by pediatricians to describe this condition in which a child has an abnormally low weight for his or her age or has an abnormally low weight gain over time. A main question is whether FTT is a disorder that blocks or interferes with the absorption of nutrients or if it is caused by lower than normal food intake. Parents who make sure their infants are well-nourished benefit their infants emotionally as well as physically. The act of feeding a child is an important emotional interaction between the infant and his or her parent. Especially, when mothers breast-feed their babies, they bond with their child and foster their connection. At the same time, breast milk within the first year reduces the risk of postneonatal death and prevents illnesses, such as diarrhea, respiratory, ear and urinary tract infections. Mothers who breast-feed their babies also benefit their child’s neurological development and cardiovascular health (Papalia, Olds, Feldman, 2008, p.148). Proper nutrition in the neonatal stage can greatly contribute to the child’s development and physical condition. Between the ages of 6 and 12 months it is important that parents feed their children iron-enriched solid foods, such as cereal. Before this...
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...Growing numbers among the aging population means growing dollars in health care. The aging population will have more needs and require more services as they progress into the retirement age. This paper will discuss changes in the demographics of the aging population, the affects they have on health care, and the health care market. The paper will also identify two-key health care-related challenges to the aging population, the marketing needs and services of the aging population, and how a chronic disease wellness program may affect the costs for this population. It will also mention ideas on how the patient, community, and society as a whole can address these challenges. The aging population of the United States includes the 79 million Baby Boomers reaching retirement age (Haag, 2003). Most of them keeping up with technology and doing everything they can to remain active as they approach their retirement years. Their needs regarding health care services will increase after retirement. Many are not willing to settle for a permanent home in the nearest nursing home and will choose a retirement community instead, for some an assisted living arrangement will be called ‘home’. For those who have been stricken...
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...Industry Market Trends Many casual dining restaurants, like TGI Fridays, are preparing for a gradual decrease in sales growth fueled by the Baby Boomer generation. As this demographic begins to taper, restaurants are looking for ways to appeal to a younger demographic, 15- to 30-year olds, who may be craving different menu items or eating at nontraditional times. Fast casual is one of the fastest-growing segments in the restaurant industry. Fast casual’s year-over-year traffic rose 6 percent in 2011. Consumers are trading down to quick-service and fast casual outlets in favor of their convenience and value. Gen Y, a demographic that is “entering their prime dining-out years,” favors the quality and value perceptions of fast casual options. In response, restaurants are revamping interiors to be more modern, rethinking marketing with new social media campaigns and revising menus to cater to a younger flavor palate. Other restaurants are focusing on to-go menus that appeal to this younger generation’s on-the-go lifestyle. Competitive Trends * Brands * Product * Generic * Total Budget Technological Trends Restaurant operators have data tools at their fingertips that help them understand their customers and the effectiveness of their marketing messages. Data from social media, public relations, email marketing and advertising can help operators evaluate strategies and plan for the future. However, first casual dining chains must break down the walls of traditional...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix I Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Ageism A tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment. Baby boomer A person born during a baby boom, especially one born in the U.S. between 1946 and 1965. Americans with Disabilities Act A law enacted by President Bush in 1990 and Amended in 2009 that gives protection and rights to those with disabilities. It is a wide and ranging set of laws that is similar to the Civil Rights acts of 1964 Visitability An international movement to change home construction practices to include three basic features. A zero step entrance to the home with access to the driveway or public sidewalk, at least 31 ¾ inch doorways, and at least a half bath on the ground floor of multi-tiered homes. Similar to Universal Design but more focused on social reform intent. Accessibility Easily approached or entered. Providing access. Disability inability to pursue an occupation because of a physical or mental impairment or a program providing financial support to one affected by disability Inclusion the act or practice of including students with disabilities in regular school classes also a relation between two classes that exists when all members of the first are also members of the second — compare Deinstitutionalization the release of institutionalized individuals from institutional care to care in the community also the reform or modification...
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...The product that we are marketing is going too marketed in various different segments. The target lifestyle market that our product is aimed towards is the baby boomer generation to the mature without kids. Ranging from: the retirement lifestyle; living in a neighborhood of lower-middle class singles and couples living in modestly priced homes, older white-collar workers living in communities of small families and empty-nesting couples, the baby boomers generation, and finally the on the go lifestyle of the X and Y generations. Basically the lifestyle segmentation our product is aimed towards is anyone homeowner that lives in a flourishing neighborhood, and has a go green or eco conscience lifestyle, also that is conscience of his/her surroundings and does not want to upset the neighborhood. We want our product to be a very well-liked item, and as soon as someone thinks of a particular task that our product immediately comes to mind. The usage of our product is going to be a pretty frequent occurrence, with a very low frequency of having to replace the product. We want our product to be used about once per week depending on factors in the area such as rainfall and the season. Our product is something that you only need one of per household, so the volume of a single family or household buying is very low. The target market will use our product whenever the see that their yard could be mowed, and that’s about the only situation our product could be used. In off seasons...
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