Attachment “E” To: Sustainable Solutions for an Aging Population
Curriculum by Kathryn Keith, Pierce College
New Old Age Blog assignment
PORTFOLIO PAGE: the NEW OLD AGE in-class work
People live longer (and stay healthier longer) than ever before; the fastest growing age group in our society is people over 100 years of age. What specific challenges does this pose for our society? Go to the ASSIGNMENTS page of our website and open the Aging in America folder. Click on the link for the New Old Age blog. (http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/). Skim the blogs on the New Old Age webpage OR use the Tag List (on the right). Pay attention to the kinds of topics that are discussed. List at least two topics or issues for each of the following:
* List and briefly describe at least two issues that are of significant concern for aging individuals themselves. What do people worry about in their lives as they age?
* List and briefly describe at least two issues that are of significant concern for the families of aging individuals. What do the families of aging individuals worry about most?
* List and briefly describe at least two issues that are of significant concern for our society and its institutions. What big challenges lie ahead for our society as our population ages?
Choose ONE of those topics to discuss further.
* Read a blog post on the issue.
The title of the blog post is:
The author is:
Summarize what it says:
* Read another blog post on the issue.
The title of the blog post is:
The author is:
Summarize what it says:
* Look at the list of Resources on Aging and Caregiving (on the right). What resources are available that might help address this problem? List 2 or 3.
* How easy do you think it would be for aging individuals or their families to learn about and take advantage of those resources?
· What other resources might people need to deal effectively with this issue and maintain quality of life?