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Populations at Risk
Kyle Lynch
Wayne State University
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old woman who lives away from her family in an assisted living
facility.
Some of
It is common for
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Along with
One of the
Cahoon continues:
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Depression is a major risk that not only Kay faces, but the
entire elderly community faces.
As people age, their physical health changes.
several health risks.
Counsell writes:
Elderly
Counsell continues:
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As a person
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these same factors.
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Kay faces the potential for depression.
She
Cahoon Writes:
This
is not only true for Kay, but it is also true for elderly
individuals facing declining health. As a person ages, their
physical appearance changes.
signs of abuse and neglect.
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Kay
Growing
she explained that she did not want to report this incident
because she was afraid that the aide workers would take it out on
her if they knew that she told on them.
states:
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When
the social worker made the report, he was sure to ensure privacy
as much as possible.
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Working with
dilemmas one may face when working with individuals within the
elderly population.
The elderly population is a population that faces several
risks.
This
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effect on her health which has been obvious to her and her
family.
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