Use Following Readings
Moody, Harry and Jennifer Sasser. 2020. Aging: Concepts and Controversies. Tenth Edition. SAGE Publishing.
Chapters:
-Controversy #4 SHOULD WE RATION HEALTH CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE?
-Controversy #5 SHOULD FAMILIES PROVIDE FOR THEIR OWN?
This article from CNBC, “Aging baby boomers raise the risk of a long-term-care crisis in the U.S.”
-https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/08/aging-baby-boomers-raise-the-risk-of-a-long-term-care-crisis-in-the-us.html
INSTRUCTIONS:
— What’s the solution?
Cite the CNBC author here and discuss what potential solutions are offered in the article. If there aren’t any clear solutions, consider how Americans are currently grappling with the crisis of long-term care. You should use textbook terms from Controversy #5 to describe these types of family responsibilities.
— What about rationing?
Refer back to Controversy #4 and summarize philosopher Daniel Callahan’s proposal for rationing healthcare. What does Callahan think we should do, in terms of rationing? What are the parameters? What’s the goal of such a strategy? Make sure you’re citing the textbook here, as these aren’t your own ideas.
— What do you think?
What feelings arise for you when you consider Callahan’s proposal? Do any attitudes or beliefs come to mind? Describe these and the general basis for your feelings, attitudes, or beliefs. Do you agree or disagree with Callahan? If you agree, why? If you disagree, what other options or alternatives should we consider? (You can rely on the textbook here to support your claims!)
NOTE: each paragraph should have at least 150 words, so in total, your memo should be at least 600 words.
