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Leaving the Homestead
Lynette C. Hosier
Lakeview College of Nursing
N309 Gerontology
May 15, 2012

1.Compare and contrast the two approaches to housing for the elderly: independent versus assisted living and cite your source. 
According to Mauk (2010) independent living facilities typically also offer assisted living in near by residences as in Lillian’s case. She chooses to live independently in her own apartment as in a retirement community. With independent adults, an option is continuing care retirement communities where older adults live within a single campus and can easily transition from living independently to assisted living. Assisted living provides an alternative for older adults who do not feel safe living alone, who wish to live in a community setting, or who need some additional help with activities of daily living. Typically in these settings, residents have a private room or apartment containing a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Typically facilities provide healthy meals, planned activities, places to walk and exercise, and areas to socialize with others. (Mauk 2010 p.20)
2.What are the qualifications for individuals to be eligible for independent living?
Typically, as long as individuals are still able to perform ADLs (activities of daily living) without assistance as well as IADLs (instrumental activities of daily living) without much assistance, they are eligible for independent living. When individuals struggle with IADLs such as managing one’s medication, handling finances, preparing meals, etc. and especially when individuals struggle with ADLs such as eating, bathing, toileting transferring and grooming, they are no longer eligible for independent living as they require much more assistance with functions of daily living. 
3.Using the following Web Site, entitled “The Silent Generation Explores Retirement Community Options,” explain how this label came about. What characteristics do Lillian’s background present, which are “typical” for her generation? (www.seniorcitizensguide.com/articles/chicago/silent-generation-retirement-community.htm)
The “silent generation” is so called because of their “pragmatic, unpretentious, hardworking people.” Typically people from this generation are well traveled, enjoy the arts and theater, are more likely to return to school even after retirement, stay strongly connected to their communities and families, and prefer to stay closer to home and near their adult children. Lillian is a prime example of people from the “silent generation.” She worked for as long as possible and even at 72 she continues to work caring for her great-grandchild. She stays close to her family even helping to raise her great-grandchild. She is strongly connected to her community as evidenced by her commitment to her church, working as the parish secretary, and making jams for the local tourist welcome center. Cite source here and put it is in the reference list
4.Use the following resource from the United States Census Bureau (2009) to comment on the average number of moves an adult makes in their lifetime: http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/migrate/cal-mig-exp.html. Do you believe 5.Lillian’s situation of residing in a home 50+ years will be a rarity in the 21st century? 
This website shows that out of 39, 179 people ages 65+ only 1,235 people moved between 2010-2011. Only ¼ of people 75 and older live in the state in which they were born in the West, whereas 65% of people 75 and older live in the state in which they were born in the Midwest. This indicates that the majority of people in the United States move at least once during their lifetime. I think that as the economy suffers, more and more people are moving out of their homes as they can no longer afford them and into smaller areas of residences as well as moving to different states to follow the job market. I think that in the 21st century, people living in one home for 50+ years will be extremely rare if not completely unheard of. 
6.Describe a situation in your family, or someone else’s, where material property had to be divided. What system was used? Did it go smoothly or cause conflict? (If no experience, describe how you would suggest it be done in Lillian’s family.)
I have never been in a situation where material property had to be divided. Although I have several acquaintances who have gone through divorces and had to divide up all material property as well as time with children. All of this was done through remediation with lawyers, took years to sort out, was very messy, and neither party felt satisfied with the outcome. 
7.Visit the web site http://www.edivvyup.com/edivvyup_overview.php. Describe this service and your opinion of the potential usefulness. 
In theory, this seems like a useful service. However it does not take into account the attachment one or another person might have to a particular object due to nostalgia of times spent with the object. Realistically, this is a difficult aspect to consider when simply trying to evenly distribute material objects. 
8.Briefly describe what Reminiscence Therapy entails. 
According to Butler (1963) “reminiscence is a natural adaptive mental process for older people as they move towards the end of their natural lives. It is a process through which the past is not only recalled, but relived” (Sherman 1991). Using materials such as photographs, autobiographies or reunions may trigger memories, life reflection, or life histories. In doing so, it affects self-esteem, life satisfaction and mood. 
9.Identify a minimum of five positive outcomes of reminiscing. 
According to Miller (2009), “the goal may be to improve communication, foster a person’s sense of self, improve one’s mood, or simply to provide an enjoyable activity. Additionally, in older people who have symptoms of depression, after reminiscence therapy they have better self-esteem, report a more positive outlook on life, have more positive social relationships, and are more optimistic about the future.” 

References
Mauk, K. L., (2010). Gerontological nursing: Competencies for care (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett. 
Stueber, K. & Hassiotis, A. (2012). Reminiscence therapy for older service users. Learning Disability Practice 15(2), p. 12-16. Retrieved from Ebscohost with full text at: http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.lakeviewcol.edu:2048/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2011487243&site=nrc-live.
Miller, M.C., (2009). What is reminiscence therapy? The Harvard Mental Health Letter/ From Harvard Medical School 25(10), p. 8. Retrieved from Ebscohost with full text at:http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.lakeviewcol.edu:2048/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=19475769&site=nrc-live