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• SOC 304 Week 1 DQ 1 Theoretical Frameworks

• SOC 304 Week 1 DQ 2 The Cohort Effect of Historic
  Events

• Compare and contrast one of the other theories
  mentioned in the chapter (i.e., modernization,
  exchange theory, subcultural theory of aging,
  etc.) to activity theory and disengagement
  theory.

• DQ2 For this discussion, you will need to read
  Chapters 1 and 2 in your textbook. In addition,
  you will need to review pages 10 through 13 of
  Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences and
  pages 62 and 63 of Aging, Society, and the Life
  Course.

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• SOC 304 Week 2 Assignment The Aging Connection

• SOC 304 Week 2 DQ 1 Aging Simulation Exercise

• The number of older Americans has increased
  dramatically because older adults are living
  longer partly due to the improvements in health
  care technology. However, the question of quality
  of life has been raised as people live longer and
  experience more health problems in the midst

• The number of older Americans has increased
  dramatically because older adults are living
  longer partly due to the improvements in health
  care technology. However, the question of quality
  of life has been raised as people live longer and
  experience more health problems in the midst of
  rising health care costs .

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• SOC 304 Week 2 DQ 2 Self-Concept in Old Age

• SOC 304 Week 3 DQ 1 Sexual Orientation in Later
  Life

• Discuss the experiences that an individual may
  have in her or his later years that may alter
  that persons self-concept. Be sure to discuss
  experiences that would both positively and
  negatively impact her or his self-esteem.

• DQ1 Chapter 7 in your textbook discusses the
  unique issues that are experienced by older gay
  men and lesbians in society. Review that chapter
  and watch Isnt Aging the Same for Everybody?
  to prepare for this discussion. In addition,
  review the information related to resources

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• SOC 304 Week 3 DQ 2 Social Responsibility to the
  Elderly

• SOC 304 Week 4 DQ 1 Age Discrimination

• DQ2 You will be reading Chapter 7 of the
  textbook and an article titled Demography of
  Aging in China and the United States and the
  Economic Well-Being of Their Older Populations
  to prepare for this discussion. In addition, you
  will watch Family Care for Aging Parents.

• Describe what ADEA means in terms of what
  employers can and cannot do when interviewing,
  hiring, promoting, and firing older employees.
  How does this assist older employees? How does
  this impact younger workers?

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• SOC 304 Week 4 DQ 2 Family and Medical Leave Act

• SOC 304 Week 5 DQ 2 Medicare

• After reviewing the required resources for this
  discussion, please address each of the following
  questions
• How has the passage of FMLA impacted the older
  population in the United States?
• How has FMLA reduced the challenges and stress
  associate with caregiving?

• Compare and contrast the health care services
  provided under Medicare versus Medicaid. Be sure
  to address how each program is funded, what they
  cover, who qualifies for them, and what role each
  plays in paying for health care of the elderly
  population.

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