The Baby Boomer Party Campaign Platform by Jetta

The Baby Boomer Party Campaign Platform by Jetta Nance

• Ageism Common stereotypes for Ageism is: Can’t remember things Cannot see or hear well Must be physically frail or weak Are inflexible and stubborn Cannot learn new things Must be interested in retiring Must not be capable of using technology

• Physical assistance: Getting groceries Going to doctor’s visits Small tasks such as cleaning the house Everything becomes more difficult as we get older and we might even need to have homecare provider.

• Physical aging: We cant move as quickly as we did when were younger Our eyes don’t see as clearly Our bones get weak Nutrition and exercise become alot more important as we grow older

• Disease: Health issues threaten a person’s day to day functioning capabilities. Some examples of diseases that effect elderly are: Alzheimer's, dementia, cataracts, macular degeneration, and osteoporosis. Its important to learn about these diseases to start preparing mentally.

• Financial security: There's a Rising cost of living while living on a fixed income. New financial restrictions. We may not be able to afford the same comforts of life that we used to.

• Health care costs: The older you get the more healthcare you need. Doctor visits are multiplying, and medical care costs are rising which can leave a dent in a retirement budget.

• Changing Climate Zones: As you get older, its harder for your body to stay warm and fight off the fall and winter weather and keep blood flowing An effect of this, The Elderly move to warmer places Such as Florida, Texas and California

• Loneliness: Its common for seniors to lose their friends to Alzheimer’s disease or even death. Having family be around or even kids or a pet can help the elderly feel happier about being alone.

Transportation: As we get older its harder for us to see so our vision becomes impaired and went cant drive. Elderly are forced to use elder transportation buses

• Abuse or Neglect: Nursing homes or assisted living facilities struggle with under staffing issues which can lead to abuse or neglect of the elderly because they become to hard to handle.