Essays Tagged: "Social services"

Health Care and the growing concern for eldery

physicians it is feared that only the physical needs of thepatient are met. Concerns rise about the social psychological and environmental needs or the elderly. Astudy by Barbara Berkman and associate ... answers to people concerned with this issueAccording to the study many people are not aware of the social services they may have availableto them. Because of this, many elderly people are not getting ...

(5 pages) 267 0 4.7 Apr/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

The Debt, outline of Canada's economic crisis, an economic catastrophe

k.Interest on the debt has eroded the government's ability to fund its own operations and essential social services. Presently, thirty-five cents of every tax dollar the federal government raises is u ... e spent responsibly and wisely, resulting in tax relief but still receiving essential services, and social spending would be prioritized to ensure the long-term survival of social programs that Canadi ...

(3 pages) 76 0 4.0 Mar/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

America as a "nation of immigrants"

aten' American life bycreating unemployment by taking jobs from American workers, using much-needed social services, and encroaching on the'American way of life.' While these arguments may seem valid ... mmigration. In fact, immigrants actually enhance American life by creating, nottaking jobs, bolster social service funds through tax payments, and bring valuable technical knowledge and skills to ourc ...

(3 pages) 291 1 3.2 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Specific Policies

Social Services In Ontario

Social services in Ontario help out many less fortunate people and employ a large number of workers. ... nt position, job security should be an essential part of your contract. There are a large number of social service positions getting cut that will affect the economy as a whole. In order to fight Onta ... t time voters will also get their first indication of how much pain the health-care, education, and social service system will have to bear in order to meet the balanced budget within five years.Many ...

(5 pages) 64 0 4.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

Impact of Long-Term Care and the Elderly.

vered in these settings.Long term care refers to a wide range of supportive, medical, personal, and social services for people limited in their ability to function independently and to perform every d ...

(5 pages) 596 1 4.5 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

The Dreadful Afternoon Report.

I was called to go to work 11:00 in the morning. I had my breakfast and left in my car to go to the Social Services Corp. When I was driving I nearly rammed into another Vehicle because the roads were ...

(3 pages) 31 0 2.7 Aug/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Reborn refugees in Australia and best life in Australia.

rom Australia culture and learn there culture too. The hotel owner contacts the Refugee Council and Social Services who arrange for Alem to be taken into care, first in a children's home and later wit ...

(2 pages) 34 0 2.6 Aug/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome its symtoms and treatment.

of a woman's drinking during pregnancy." It impacts the family, educationsystem, health system and social services in general, as well as individual losses.Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is considered the mo ... trician who isknowledgeable, skilled, and competent in the evaluation of neuro-development andpsychosocial problems. Otherwise, the necessity for a skilled evaluation requiresearly referral to a speci ...

(5 pages) 156 0 4.3 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Federalism: Do States Have the Right to Restrict Illegal Immigration?

. In November 1994, Californians passed an initiative, Proposition 187, cutting off some health and social services, including access to public education to illegal aliens and their children. That ini ...

(3 pages) 134 0 4.3 Dec/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Healthcare Administration: Making a Positive Difference in the Lives of People and Communities

are executive administration. Healthcare executives are responsible for providing the most basic of social services, the care of dependent people at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Th ...

(3 pages) 467 0 4.7 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Permanent Underclass: How Technology Affects the Classes

tment to those who have technology skills, and leave those with out to rely on our already strained social services.A quote from a statistical brief from the U.S. Commerce Department summarizes the pr ...

(3 pages) 83 0 4.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Computer Ethics

Description of modern theory of social policy

Social PolicyThe name 'social policy' is used to apply1. to the policies which governments use for w ... h welfare is developed in a society, and3. to the academic study of the subject.In the first sense, social policy is particularly concerned with social services and the welfare state. In the second, b ... es extending far beyond the actions of government - the means by which welfare is promoted, and the social and economic conditions, which shape the development of welfare.Social Policy and Administrat ...

(6 pages) 224 0 0.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Today's Youth: Should the government of Canada coordinate the organization of youth groups that would encourage patriotism, good social skills, and good work habits?

The government should not coordinate the organization of youth groups to encourage patriotism, good social skills, and strong work habits. The government has enough to do regulating the economy, educa ... o regulating the economy, education, health care, law enforcement, international relations and many social services. While government officials, especially leaders, could model good ethics, teaching m ...

(5 pages) 57 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Assess the Advantages and Disadvantages of Official Statistics

Skills request; process and then publish information from organisations such as local tax offices, social services and hospitals. An example of a source of surveys that produce official statistics is ... sumptions of those who construct them.However, although they think that official statistics are not social facts, but social constructs, this does not mean they are not of sociological interest. Pheno ...

(4 pages) 28758 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Quiet Revolution

nning throughout 1960 into 1966 in which Quebec spearheaded a movement throughout Canada of radical social, political and cultural change. Quebec's outlook plummeted from one of a religious viewpoint ... man who upheld the established order that gave the Roman Catholic Church control over education and social services. He was the type of Prime Minister every province would want, Duplessis kept taxes a ...

(4 pages) 45 0 3.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > Canadian History

Children's Revenge This paper is about childrens behavior to their parents

er under arrest for child abuse. After posting her bail, she was informed her son had been taken to social services, and she needed to pick him up. The mother was a little shocked by this request. She ...

(3 pages) 35 0 4.5 Jul/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Wal-Mart Case Study

duce goods that have been labeled "Made in America." Wal-Mart is accused of increasing the need for social services in areas where its stores are leading employers, as many employees qualify for publi ... in the hope that classes can use the study as a guide for lively discussion about the marketplace, social welfare, cultural homogenization, labor and other issues in the context of expanding global c ...

(25 pages) 1069 0 4.1 Dec/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Increase in illegal workers reduces wages, and increases the burden on social services. Supply and Demand; Labor Markets; Income Distribution and Poverty

Subject: increase in illegal workers reduces wages, and increases the burden on social servicesTopic: Supply and Demand; Labor Markets; Income Distribution and PovertyKey Words: Il ... to small apartments, sleeping wherever space is available.This non-exodus has caused a drain on the social services provided by communities with high populations of illegal immigrants. Montezuma Eleme ...

(3 pages) 86 2 2.3 Mar/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

"The lost boy" by Dave Pelzer: Book Report.

nging us along on his journey through life. The book also shows the unique love and dedication that social services and foster families provide for the children in peril.Before the book begins to talk ... ued Dave was placed into his first foster home run by "Aunt Mary." At this time Dave was assigned a social worker by the name of Ms. Gold. Ms. Gold was the person who reviewed all of the abuse that ha ...

(3 pages) 58 0 3.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Children's Revenge.

er under arrest for child abuse. After posting her bail, she was informed her son had been taken to social services, and she needed to pick him up. The mother was a little shocked by this request. She ...

(3 pages) 16 1 3.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters