...Should Driving Privileges be Taken Away from Senior Citizens? Christine Kelly Miami Dade College Abstract In recent years, it has become an apparent concern for law enforcement and the community regarding there is a serious problem with senior citizens causing too many fatal accidents. In Florida, legislation and/or policy makers have been considering changing the laws to see at what age “should the driving privileges” is taken away from senior citizens. The paper will show conclusively that senior citizens should be refused the issuance of a driver’s license based on the fact that they have diminished capacities and motor skills that can endanger the lives of the rest of the community. There is a lot of controversy regarding this issue but we must consider the ultimate result, which is saving lives in the long run. Laws should be changed in order to implement stricter testing of senior citizen’s motor skills and mental capacity to prove that driving privileges of a senior citizen should be taken away. By having stricter examinations of senior citizens at the time have to renew their license, we may be able to save a lot of lives in the future. Should Driving Privileges be Taken Away from Senior Citizens? In recent years, there has been a great concern over the high rate of fatal accidents involving the senior citizens especially those over the age of 70. The question that I impose to this problem is “Should Florida implement stricter laws prohibiting senior...
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...Anthony Morris SOCW3103/Aging Instructor: Adelle Sanders, DPA, MSW Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explain the transportation needs of, and for the elderly as a social problem. I will attempt with the help of research to show how badly the elderly need help, I will research the transportation availability. for the elderly publicly and privately in my community. Looking at the demographics in the Fuller Park community, to show ridership, location of bus stop, show the accessibility for wheelchairs. To research my neighborhood, for shopping centers, Doctors offices, food pantry’s, grocery stores. Transportation is a major problem for the elderly, and the department’s senior services area Agency on Aging administrates a variety of programs designed to address the diverse needs and interests of the elderly. For those who are healthy and active, to those who are frail and homebound. Transportation Paper Addressing the needs of the elderly is becoming a Hugh social problem. Planning Transportation to Meet the Needs of an Aging Illinois: Chicago (February, 2015) communities throughout Illinois will need to make significant revisions to current transportation options, explore more varied housing greatly augment health and human services alternatives to meet the day-to-day needs of the increasing...
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...control legislation such as the one-child policy has effectively controlled the mushrooming population growth that distinguished China from the other world demographics. The result of the population control policy in the face of reduced death rates and low fertility rates has painted a grim picture for the Chinese economy. The result of the envisaged scenario is an increase of the number of old people in the country and a continual decline in the number of young people. This paper focuses on highlighting the potential challenges the country faces from having a reduced young workforce in an economy growing at a phenomenal rate. Due to the overhanging specter of an unsustainable population in the country with unchecked reproduction, the government imposed a policy of ‘controlled reproduction’ (Lapham 34). The Chinese demographics have changed considerably, prompting academic and scientific interest. The impact of the newly developing demographic development on the country’s economy will be discussed in this paper. The unsettling effect the increasing proliferation of the aged in China will also be...
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...Advocacy Project Week Three Chennelle A. Whitely University of Phoenix July 14, 2014 The community health nurses must utilize the various tools of the trade to properly service the community. Consequently, there is a requirement for significant research that will enable the utilization of the appropriate tools. This in effect should serve as a foundation for future projects and focus the community in order to achieve the desired outcome. Within a community there are levels of prevention that are highly recommended when attempting to provide care to the community. Statistics have revealed that the proper implementation of levels of prevention can reduce aggressive disease progression in a target community. Obviously, to allow real change to take place amongst the aggregate it is imperative to properly identify the levels of prevention and apply the levels to the appropriate aggregate needs. In addition, to selecting the appropriate levels of prevention there is also a theoretical model that must be chosen accordingly to the needs of the aggregate. The chosen aggregate are sexually active elderly who are at risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases. This paper will discuss how to utilize the level of prevention and identifying the appropriate theoretical model. Levels of Prevention As a community health nurse their are three levels of prevention that is utilize when caring for the community. The levels of prevention helps to identify which...
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...Individual Research Paper Vladimir Teplizkiy Foundation of Business Methods Lori Travis 11/01/14 What is the future of driving? Almost 120 years ago, the first car was manufactured. Nowadays, cars are the main on-ground transportation. Although vehicles help people a lot in their full of movement and energy modern life, cars are taking away people’s time, which they spend behind the wheel. Cars are also a means of transportation that is associated with a high chance of life-threatening risks. So how can Google change that? Google’s credo is “Think Bigger,” and they are doing that by coming up with ideas, that are far ahead of our time. Larry Page once said, “We want to build technology that everybody loves using, and that affects everyone. We want to create beautiful, intuitive services and technologies that are so incredibly useful that people use them twice a day. Like they use a toothbrush. There isn’t that many things people use twice a day” (as cited in Carlson, 2011). Google has come up with a project that will change the way people consider driving. The project took its start in 2009 with some of the very best engineers from the DARPA Challenges, a series of autonomous vehicle races organized by the U.S. Government. This project will help to prevent traffic accidents, free up people’s time and reduce carbon emissions by fundamentally changing car use. According to World Health Organization (2013), approximately 1.3 million people...
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...Title of Paper Your Name Course/Number Date Instructor Name (Doctoral students must include the following on the title page instead: title, author’s name, and institution name) Title of Paper ||AbstractThe company chosen and used for this paper is a mobile transport company that caters specifically to senior citizens. This particular paper will explain in detail domestic and global product branding strategy, optimum pricing strategy and a distribution channel analysis that identifies the wholesaler, distributor, and retailer relationships including e-Commerce. Discussions within the paper will also include the use of a push or pull strategy, a distribution channel analysis and supporting references.Domestic and Global BrandingA brand is the likeness, idea or image of a specific product or service that buyers connect with, by identifying the name, logo, slogan, or design of the entity that owns the idea or image. When the idea or image is marketed so that it is recognizable by more and more people, and identified with a certain service or product when there are many other companies offering the same service or product, it is then considered branding. Advertising professionals work on branding not only to build brand recognition, but also to build good reputations and a set of principles to which the company should strive to maintain or exceed. Branding is an important part of Internet commerce because it companies to build their reputations as well as expand...
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...Introduction to Information Systems 3.6 – Analysis Short Paper Exercise Publication Summary This report will provide a brief summary of an article titled, “Smart Powered Wheelchair Platform Design and Control for People with Severe Disabilities” by Youcef Touati, Arab Ali-Cherif (Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Lab. LIASD, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis, 93526, France), published on Scientific and Academic Publishing’s website. The author explains the development of innovative systems for the disabled and elderly based on new technology according to individual needs. Research from medical, paramedical, and advanced technology fields contributed to the development of new strategies, which contribute to a role in helping the disabled and elderly live more autonomously [1,2]. The design ensures reliability of an interactive, powered wheelchair with obstacle avoidance capability in a constrained environment, though methods such as edge detection [3], potential field [4] and impedance control [5]. The principle is to generate a virtual force between mobile system and environment using exteroceptive (relating to, being, or activated by stimuli received by an organism from outside) localization tools such as Ultrasonic (US) sensors, Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), a Wireless Internet Camera Server (WICS), and onboard processing. The wheelchair can be controlled and monitored using a force-feedback joystick. Generated virtual forces are transferred...
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...Future Healthcare Needs of the Baby Boomer Generation Thomas Edison State College December 8, 2013 Introduction As the general population ages, the large group known as the Baby Boomer Generation has the potential to put enormous strains on the healthcare system. The Baby Boomer Generation is defined as those people born between 1946 and 1965 ("Baby boomer," 2013). The focus of this paper centers on the medical needs required for this generation and how the baccalaureate prepared nurse (BSN) will help provide care for them. According to the United States government, the nation’s population of those over 65 will balloon from 40.2 million in 2010, to 88.5 million in 2050 (Vincent & Velkoff, 2010). Baby boomers will be responsible for this increase. A 2010 study compared the war time generation, those born before 1946, to the baby boomers. According to the study, the baby boomers are more prone to be heavier, and have a higher incidence of hypertension, diabetes and mental illness (Rice, Lang, Henrey & Melzer, 2010). The doubling of those in the over-65 age bracket, coupled with the results of this study, will undoubtedly put a massive strain on the nation’s healthcare system. Special Needs for Baby Boomers In order to gain insight on the needs of the baby boomers, a BSN prepared nurse who cares for this population was interviewed. This nurse earned her degree from Seton Hall and is currently matriculating...
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...intelligent agents, where as an intelligence agent is a system that checks out its environment and takes the necessary actions that maximizes the chances of success(Artificial Intelligence, A.G. Cohn, R. Dechter). Now, this person John McCarthy, who coined the term in 1955, defined it as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines. Artificial intelligence research is very highly technical and specialized, and is deeply divided into sub fields that usually often fail to communicate with each other. Some of the division is due to social and cultural factors meaning that it will or will not function because of our multicultural race. Some sub fields have grown up around particular institutions and the work of individual researchers. Artificial intelligence research is also divided by several technical issues. Some sub fields focus on the solution of specific problems. Others focus on one of several possible approaches or on the use of a particular tool or towards the accomplishment of particular applications(Artificial Intelligence, A.G. Cohn, R. Dechter).The central problems, or goals of AI research include reasoning, knowledge, planning, learning, communication, perception and the ability to move and manipulate objects. General artificial intelligence or strong artificial...
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...Medicaid 1 Medicaid and Stakeholders On July 30th 1965 the Medicaid program was created to address the poor and elderly uninsured population in the United State. This voluntary program is administered on a State level but regulated on a Federal level. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the organization that over sees the delivery, quality, funding, and eligibility of the program. Each individual State can choose how to operate the Medicaid itself. The program is design to help people with low income, children, parent of those children, pregnant women, disabled and elderly people in need of a nursing facility. Medicaid is a complex system because it is not a single program and runs differently in each State. It is a very costly system because its serves the poorer population and the long term patients. Currently Medicaid is experiencing changes on all levels. The rise in unemployment has caused an increase in applicants who qualify thus driving up the costs associated. With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act (ACA) the general consensus is that the Medicaid has some current issues to address before more people fall under their umbrella of services. Currently there are more than 59 million people enrolled the Medicaid system for health care. The system is expected to add nearly 16 million more people by 2019. With State governments facing a budget crisis many are looking to cut the Medicaid program. The Federal government...
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...- 44439301 E-mail: OM082316@qu.edu.qa PERSONAL INFORMATION: Date of birth: 23/7/1990 Nationality: Iraqi Major: Civil Engineering Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English Gender: Male Qatari Visa Type: Family Visit, Valid until: February 2014 Valid Driving License Mobile: (+974) - 66862373 || 77124567 VISUALIZATION: To find a firm that gets the advantage of my capabilities and skills and aids me in developing my engineering skills and acquiring the deep knowledge that assists me in achieving my career goals. WORK EXPERIENCE: September 2012 – Present: Research Assistant – Undergraduate Research Experience Program This research is investigating the effect of adding aluminum waste from Qatalum into concrete on mechanical and chemical properties. June 2012 – Aug 2012: Trainee at Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) Worked as inspector for the construction of 3 towers + Luxury villa + Beach Villa, all in Pearl Qatar Trainee at Vodafone Qatar Worked as inspector for civil site assessments and audits, Health and Safety Department June 2011 – Aug 2011: September 2010- June 2011: Research Assistant – Undergraduate Research Experience Program This research studied the chemical, environmental and economic requirements of establishing a new paper recycling plant in Qatar. The project succeeded and the plant has been established successfully. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Civil Engineering Bachelor Degree, January 2013 - Qatar University. GPA: 3.16 / 4. Dean List Standing, January 2013 – Qatar...
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...removing the human element in regards to driving and delegating more of those duties to the computer. Some manufacturers have made it easier to park or stay in the correct lane while some manufacturers are looking into a complete autonomous vehicle (AV). These are completely self-driving cars which the computer system controls every aspect of the drive. AVs have the potential to alter the landscape of driving like it has never been altered before. They have the potential to reduce the number of deadly crashes, provide transportation to elderly and disabled people and provide more capacity on the road. This paper will address the overall safety benefit of these vehicles. The first section will provide details into the technology behind the AV. This technology is the main component of the AV and will provide the safety factors in the system. The technology is currently in some cars and will advance to cover more systems as the AV becomes more accepted. The second section will cover the safety of the vehicle. It will delve into the number of accidents currently happening with human drivers to the tests of AVs. It will also bring up different factors which cause human accidents which are not present in a computer. Finally the third section will cover the health benefits of AVs. Stress is a major cause of most medical conditions. Driving in some instances cause major stress. So if a computer is driving the car then that should lessen the overall...
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...Imagine yourself driving along on the freeway with your twelve year old son, on are hot Oklahoma day. As the two of you are driving you are stopped by local police, and soon allowed to continue on. But soon thereafter the two of you are stopped again, this time the stop is not so short. The officer asks you to step out of the vehicle so that he may search it for drugs. While your car is being searched you and your son are forced to sit in an extremely hot squad car and wait for two hours until the officers finished searching. The only reason it seemed for the stop was because you were black. If this were you, you are Sergeant First Class Rossano V. Gerald, and were just a victim of what is known as “racial profiling.” Some may not be aware of this, but Sergeant First Class Gerald and his son’s Fourth Amendment Rights were violated. In the United States Bill of Rights, the Fourth Amendment is “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized,” (Gaines,). Racial profiling occurs whenever a law enforcement officer questions, stops, arrests, searches, or otherwise investigates a person because the officer believes that members of that person’s racial or ethnic group are more likely to commit the sort...
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...Obesity Demographic Paper Obesity Demographic Paper Obesity is becoming a major worldwide epidemic that is a chronic disease which affects everyone young and old, male and female alike. The exact cause is still unknown and scientists are still trying to understand what triggers it. One cause is that in today’s fast paced world, people do not have time to sit down to home cooked meals, or exercise and really take good care of themselves. Fast food restaurants are replacing the home cooked meals and providing bigger portions on their menus and people not finding time to exercise. Instead, they choose to sit down and watch movies at home or surf the net as a source of entertainment due to economic reasons. Children are playing video games instead of playing sports or riding bikes (Obesity in America: What’s driving the epidemic?, 2012. 02). This is becoming a harmful trend which is contributing to the rise of chronic diseases. Obesity does not discriminate and studies over the years have found that there is a significant difference in obesity by ethnicity and race and it differs by sex and age. Obesity is a major contributor of heart disease, cancer, liver and gallbladder diseases, sleep apnea and respiratory issues, depression, infertility, erectile dysfunction and mental health conditions (Jacobson, 2000). In the past 20 years, obesity has risen in the United States and continues to rise with more than 35.7 % of the adults and 17% of children between the ages of 2-19...
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...marketing plan for a proposed business. It includes summaries that; analyze the marketing framework including the concepts of the 5Cs, STP, and 4Ps, evaluate the basis for market segmentation and approaches to segmentation, evaluate and target customer segments and positioning products within these segments, examine the different types of products in the marketing exchange process and create dynamic strategies for competing, develop branding strategies for existing and new products, develop pricing strategies and distribution channels for products, analyze integrated marketing communications and its relationship to advertising strategy. Design customer satisfaction evaluation processes and quality assurance measurements, evaluate marketing research tools involved in the marketing process and develop strategies to assess performance and achieve marketing goals. Mission Statement Our mission is to run a profitable business by providing high-end transportation services in a caring, upscale, professional environment. We offer mobile transportation with drivers in a variety of styles – traditional, upscale, Sporty, and special occasion. Our licensed drivers offer the superior customer service, timely drop off and pick up and guaranteed confidentiality. Our goal is to tailor the client’s experience based on initial customer provided information, as well as feedback during and after service, to ensure the client’s comfort and satisfaction, and to increase repeat business. We are mindful...
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