KINE 3350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Baby Boomers, Canada Pension Plan, Voer
3 Feb 2016
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Enhanced understanding, harmony and mutual support across the genera7ons. Spill the myth that older ppl are a burden. Be aware and understand their needs. Increase recogni7on of seniors" contribu7ons to their families communi7es and their country. Recognize that they are caregivers & volunteers, contribute to family; appreciate their contribucons. Involvement elderly in community decisions. E. g how budget cuts/ changes in hospital a ects elderly. Companies must recognize that seniors want direct person- to- person customer service. Answering machines, emails, messages at doctors o ce but no response. Frustracng when unable to talk to person directly: modern technology as stressor, must become computer literate (online payments) Create the poten7al for aging - related products, technology and services. E. g scooters for elderly so they can funccon well in society. The elderly are viewed as three distinct groups: many scll working or recently recred, married, pursuing interests. Rede ne what it means to be old.
