FSGN 1101 MSVU Mod 2 Gerontology Social Issues Research

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate your skills by writing a well-focused review of the current academic research literature that emphasizes the importance of the social issues identified. You will also analyze the impact of these issues on the older adult and/or their family using the Critical Ecological Model. You will be citing the academic reference sources you have included (a minimum of 8 for the final paper).

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The paper must include the following elements: (1) introduction, which should present your chosen social issues and provide a purpose statement for the paper, (2) a summary of current research for each of the selected social issues, (3) an analysis of each of your selected social issue’s impact on older adults and/or their families using the Critical Ecological Model and (4) conclusion.

Paper format must follow APA style, including double line spacing, 1” margins, page numbers and Times New Roman 12pt font.

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1 Introduction The aging population in the United States and other parts continue to put pressure on healthcare resources because of two critical issues affecting the elderly. These two issues include the cost of healthcare as well as mental health issues affecting the elderly. Mental health issues and illnesses go undiagnosed for a majority of the elderly, while many do not access healthcare services because of the cost involved (Bor, 2015). The number of the elderly continues to grow and thus implore on government and other stakeholders to increase healthcare resources to cater to this population (Harris & Sharma, 2018). The ecological model asserts that to understand the development of human beings, one needs to evaluate the whole ecological system where growth takes place. Imperatively, the critical ecological model incorporates