Social Work 1022A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Opioid, Long-Term Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• School: Western University
• Department: Social Work
• Course: Social Work 1022A/B
• Professor: Dr.Carrie Smith

Document Summary

*** older canadians are most increasing age cohort in canada **** Increasing life expectancy: healthier lifestyles & universal health care leading to longer lives. Indigenous peoples comprise only 1% of overall senior population: less ageist population, respect elders for knowledge & experiences. Lgbtq population: up to 7% of senior population is openly lgbtq, expected to double by 2030, more likely to have a disability & depression, could (cid:373)ea(cid:374) a distressi(cid:374)g retreat (cid:271)a(cid:272)k (cid:862)i(cid:374)to the (cid:272)loset(cid:863) To be old is to be sick: some remain healthy & mentally fit. E(cid:374)iors do(cid:374)"t pull their o(cid:449)(cid:374) (cid:449)eight: provide help to others. Seniors increase the cost of medical care. Old age security & the guaranteed income supplement: provide income security for seniors independent of their prior participation in the workforce. Canada pension plan (cpp: pension benefits to individuals upon retirement or if they become disabled, also provides benefits to dependents of contributors that are disabled or deceased.