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Article Evaluation

Aging 1) Everything I read in the article was related to the topic of aging. The article ranged from discussing the biological process of aging, the economic impact aging has on an economy, as well as the social impact aging has on a society. The article was well versed in discussing a variety of topics within the general topic of aging.

2) The article does not appear to have any biases and appears to present facts objectively.

3) All the sources within the "Sociology" subheading in the Aging article were properly cited and appear to come from reliable sources such as reputable journal reviews and articles. Furthermore, all the articles were properly related to the subheading "Sociology".

4) After looking at some of the facts presented in the article with their appropriate references.These facts were referenced properly and were connected to article journals and books.

5) No information is out of date. However, more information could be added in the sociology tab in regards to Aging. I think the sociology subheading in the Aging article could include information learned in our class (sociology of the life course). It also could include information on gerontology because while information is referenced from gerontology articles it doesn't directly define gerontology and what it is.

6) In the talk section, the article has been given a B-class rating. It also has been mentioned by a media organization in 2008. The only comment located in the talk section was by a fellow Wikipedia editor who was informing everyone that they had fixed a broken link that was present in the article. The commentator left instructions for those checking their work and how to communicate with them in the future.

7) The article was rated a B class, high performance and was apart of WikiProject Biology, WikiProject Health and Fitness, WikiProject Medicine, and WikiProject World's Oldest People. The article also has been listed as a level 3 vital source.

Article Proposal

Grey divorce: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_divorce There isn't anything in the talk section related to this discussion or this article so I think it may be interesting to find out more about this topic and what grey divorce is. Also, this article isn't very lengthy so I think adding more content to this article is definitely necessary. Homelessness and Aging: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness_and_Aging There isn't much on this topic either and in the talk section they want people in sociology related fields to help with updating this article. I think this topic would be interesting to discuss and wouldn't mind finding our more information on the subject. I believe both subjects would be interesting to discuss and don't really mind doing either one.

Chosen Article: Homelessness and Aging

There is very limited data on the elderly homeless population in the United States on Wikipedia and researchers are just now conducting research on this topic. Adding to this topic I potentially would want to discuss risk factors associated with the older homeless population and the health factors that impact the lives of older adults who are homeless.

Potential References

Dunn, J., & Brown, L. (2008). Homeless older adults: aging without place. Geriaction, 26(3), 5-11.

GRUNDY, E. (2006). Ageing and vulnerable elderly people: European perspectives. Ageing and Society, 26, 105-134.

SCHRÖDER-BUTTERFILL, E., & MARIANTI, R. (2006). A framework for understanding old-age vulnerabilities. Ageing and Society, 26, 9-35.

Sorrell, J. M. (2016). Aging on the street: Homeless older adults in America. Journal Of Psychosocial Nursing And Mental Health Services, 54(9), 25-29. doi:10.3928/02793695-20160817-04

Outline of Homelessness and Aging Currently, the only section added to my article is the research section which I believe is too broad. In editing this article I would first like to add more information on the research section including more research on the homelessness in the elderly population in the United states and abroad. I think this addition would be good because there is a lot of available research on the topic that has been conducted in other countries around the world. Next, I would include information on the risk factors associated with homelessness in the elderly population.Thirdly, I would add information on what the impact of living on the streets as on an elderly person in regards to their health. My last section would include information on resources in the community that are available to help those in need. My article's outline would look something like this: Research (more) Health factors Risk factors Resources in the community Begin Article Draft.

Research (cont'd) Many circumstances can cause older adults to become prey to a life of living on the streets. Homelessness in the elderly population has impacted many people, including first time homeless people who have recently lost jobs, relatives, and/or their home. As well as those who have struggled to find stability within their lifetime. . Within the ageing community there are several stereotypes and myths associated with the elderly homeless population. There is a belief that a life of poverty and homelessness is a result of substance abuse or refusal to work. However, these two issues are not the only reasons why individuals face a life of homelessness.

Health factors

Older adults who are faced with living on the streets are more at risk for developing chronic and debilitating diseases such as diabetes, heart and related respiratory diseases, and others as a result of premature aging. The effects of premature aging can cause older adults who are homeless to have developed earlier illness in their life than they previously would. Often these individuals are saddled with limited or no access to proper healthcare and are faced with a cycle of living on the streets, being institutionalized or even jailed.

Complete first draft

Research (cont'd) Many circumstances can cause older adults to become prey to a life of living on the streets. Homelessness in the elderly population has impacted many people, including first time homeless people who have recently lost jobs, relatives, and/or their home. As well as those who have struggled to find stability within their lifetime. . Within the ageing community there are several stereotypes and myths associated with the elderly homeless population. A popular belief is that a life of poverty and homelessness is a result of substance abuse or refusal to work. However, these two issues are not the only reasons why individuals face a life of homelessness.

Health factors

Older adults who are faced with living on the streets are more at risk for developing chronic and debilitating diseases such as diabetes, heart and other respiratory diseases, and others as a result of premature aging. The effects of premature aging can cause older adults who are homeless to have developed earlier illness than they previously would. Often these individuals are saddled with limited or no access to proper healthcare and are faced with a cycle of living on the streets, being institutionalized or even jailed. As a result of the fluctuating economy, many older adults are finding themselves at risk of homelessness. A group that was once able to live off of savings, retirements, or pensions are finding it increasingly harder to do so. Individuals aged 50-64 have little to no savings and as a result of the Great Recession of 2008 many saw a loss in the value of their property.

Risk factors

Those who are most at risk for homelessness are those who are currently or have lived in poverty in the past. . The reasons for homelessness can be characterized into three groups: those who lack stable, social relationships those who are "predisposed to personal vulnerabilities", those who lack access to affordable housing, and those who can not afford or receive proper healthcare. Those who do not have strong familial relationships with kids or other family members and do not have strong friend relationships are more at risk of becoming homelessness than those that do.

Resources in the community

To assist with the growing homeless elderly population in the United States there has been several programs initiated. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2008 began to provide permanent housing for those who were living on the street and showed proof of disability (mental, physical) and an inability to find affordable housing. . Many local and national organizations such as the Hearth Outreach Program (located in Boston), the National Coalition for homelessness, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Justice in Aging and others, seek ways to raise money and improve the lives of the elderly living in homelessness.

Peer Editing Feedback

The feedback given to me by my fellow peer was very helpful and I will change the grammar issues that they made note of. I think this advice will be very beneficial in making my entire article flow better. I will pay close attention to the grammatical errors that the student has noted to make sure this no longer happens in the future.