Question

What do you view to be the major strengths or resources of women in our culture, and what do you view as the major problems facing older women? From a policy or program perspective, what would be strategies for building upon these strengths?

Answer 1

major strengths or resources of women in our culture

• Engaging conversations
• Should maintain Meaningful relationships
• questionable
• Openness to opinions, advice and help from others
• Recognition of people’s strengths over weaknesses
• Inclusiveness in decision making when appropriate
• Tendency to be careful
• Empathy

major problems facing older women:

Physical and Mental Health

The problem faced by most of the older women is poor health.

They are mainly suffer from dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.Older people visit the doctor and hospital more often than younger people. Partly for this reason, adequate health care for the elderly is of major importance.

Home Care Nursing

While most older Americans live by themselves or with their families, a small minority live in group settings. A growing type of group setting is the continuous care retirement community, a setting of private rooms, apartments, and/or condominiums that offers medical and practical care to those who need it.

The problem with nursing homes are they are very expensive and the quality of care they take.

Financial Security and Employment

Older people who want to work may have trouble finding employment because of age discrimination and other factors.financial security is also major problem for older women.

Elder Abuse

Major reason for elder abuse is stress.poses a serious health problem for the elders who are physically, sexually, and/or psychologically abused or neglected, and it may even raise their chances of dying.

strategies for building upon these strength

1.Evaluate Your Core Beliefs

2.Replace Negative Thoughts with Productive Thoughts

3.Practice Tolerating Discomfort.