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The Rising Demand for Gerontologists and the Common Challenges They Face
As we delve deeper into the future, the older adult population is steadily increasing. Sadly, this increase in older adults is also coinciding with an alarming increase in healthcare worker shortages.
By andrewdeen142 days ago in Humans
Participating in Local Elections for Better Healthcare Outcomes
In some parts of the country, voter turnout in local elections comes in at less than 10%. Community politics don’t get even a small fraction of the coverage that is devoted to national or state-wide races which may contribute to low turnout.
By andrewdeen146 days ago in Humans
The Role of Mentorship in Enhancing the Juvenile Justice System
People need to be loved and supported. When they don't receive this consistently in life, negative behaviors result. Those consequences may be internally felt, as in emotional problems like anxiety, depression, and suicidal tendencies, and/or they can be externally expressed in the form of anger, aggression, drug and alcohol abuse, and criminal activity. Regardless of how such behaviors are demonstrated, children who are subjected to less-than-ideal social situations can get themselves into a variety of trouble that can eventually snowball into illegal activities.
By andrewdeen14about a month ago in Criminal
Great Ways to Build Up Your Savings, and Why It Is Important to Do So
It takes money to live, everyone knows that. Strangely, despite this very obvious understanding, the rate and commonality of healthy financial practices (especially earlier in life) is not as common as one might think.
By andrewdeen14about a month ago in Humans
Enhancing Social Work Approaches and Outcomes with Design Thinking Techniques
Social work is certainly one of the most simultaneously rewarding and challenging industries to do work in. The variety of cases and types of people to be found means that there is a nearly infinite expanse of work to be done — regardless of whether the work is being done in one of the 10 best places to be a social worker. But when it comes to creating a change, a shift in cultures, and in the ways that lives can be positively affected, social work as an industry would likely not be one often described as “creative”.
By andrewdeen143 months ago in Humans
Exploring the Convergence of Healthcare and Social Work in Career Paths
For many people, being able to help others and make an impact on their lives is one of the most important parts of a fulfilling career. This often leads people to step into career roles in both healthcare and social work. However, it’s not always easy for aspiring professionals to decide between the two fields.
By andrewdeen144 months ago in Humans
Signs of Burnout that Signify it is Time for a Career Pivot
It’s very easy to stagnate in a job you don’t like. After all, most people don’t love going into work even in the best of circumstances. How can you determine when you are experiencing normal reluctance or outright burnout?
By andrewdeen145 months ago in Psyche
What Can We Do About the Food Shortages in Rural Areas?
While many view America as an extremely developed first-world country, some areas are far from being shining examples of development. In fact, many rural residents across the United States face a number of significant problems that their urban-dwelling counterparts don’t.
By andrewdeen146 months ago in Earth
A Look Into the Day-to-Day Careers of Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
Whether you’re just starting your professional life or are looking for a second career, you’ve probably wondered what a career in healthcare would look like. While you may have a rough idea of their professional duties, this doesn’t always paint an accurate picture of these professionals’ day-to-day work lives.
By andrewdeen147 months ago in Journal
Learning English and Other Languages: A Guide to Resources and the Advantages of Multilingualism
The world has long since been a globally connected economy. While from a transportation and communications technology standpoint the majority of cultural challenges have been overcome, language differences stand as the last, and often most difficult, barrier to connectivity. As such, individuals who have spent the time to master multiple languages contribute in significant ways.
By andrewdeen147 months ago in Education
Why We Should Start Teaching Advanced Tech Skills Early in Education
Many people reading this article will be able to remember with keen clarity their cursive units in second or third grade. Even then, in your young age, you probably studied the loopy designs with skepticism. How often is this going to come up in real life?
By andrewdeen148 months ago in Education
Battling the Elements: Spring Weather Hazards and Their Impact on Agriculture
While many view Spring as a season of growth and new life, the truth is, the season can also bring a flurry of weather hazards. For those involved in agriculture, these hazards can be particularly dangerous and harmful. Gaining a deeper understanding of the various weather-related anomalies that Spring can carry is key to developing a strong perspective on agriculture and its maintenance.
By andrewdeen1410 months ago in Earth