论坚持与时俱进的几个重要问题

中国共产党要始终坚持与时俱进,就需要正确全面地理解其科学内涵,克服一些主客观方面的障碍,在认真学习马克思主义的基础上,反思历史,不断创新,实现转型,使各类执政行为走上制度化法制化轨道。     

Advance Care Planning Throughout the End-of-Life

Abstract

Advance care planning throughout the end-of-life is an increasingly important aspect of professional practice with older adults and their families. As the nation's population continues to live longer, more and more people will experience years of functional and cognitive decline prior to death. This article discusses the growing importance of advance care planning using a long-range, holistic perspective of examining care needs throughout the end of life. End-of-life care is conceptualized by three trajectories of decline leading to death, with about two-thirds of all older adults succumbing to four key conditions: congestive heart failure, emphysema, frailty, and dementia. Research regarding the advance care planning needs of older adults with the key conditions is presented. Further research is needed to enhance social work practice in this area.     

以汽车、空港经济、皮革皮具等支柱产业为龙头 打造“人才强区”战略

"十五期间",广州市花都区以汽车、空港经济、皮革皮具等支柱产业为龙头,打造"人才强区"战略,为全区经济社会发展奠定了基础。"十一五"期间,花都区实施产业集群化战略,抓住"北优"发展、白云机场扩建、汽车产业基地建设等带来的机遇,进一步解放思想,制定人才优惠政策,以人为本,继续实施"人才强区"战略,为实现人才与经济社会协调发展创造条件,提供支撑。     

蒋学模的人生之路

本文以我国著名经济学家蒋学模先生的人生历程为主线,描述了蒋学模先生马克思主义世界观、人生观的形成过程及其爱国、探索、奉献的人生之旅,从一个角度透视了蒋学模先生的人生哲理和在经济理论研究中与时俱进的崇高境界。     

党建带团建，推进团的建设上台阶

党建带团建是新时期加强党对共青团工作的重要途径。本文介绍了南昌航空工业学院探索党建带团建 ,党团共同发展工作机制中的一些实践成果 ,并从理论上总结出了几点启示     

论欧盟环保新指令对我国出口贸易的影响

欧盟 “双绿指令”的诞生与实施是新贸易保护主义和环保运动结合的产物。它的实施将对我国输欧电子电气产品的竞争力产生较大的负面影响。我们应当正确认识欧盟的“双绿指令”的性质和特点,相关出口企业要努力提高生产与贸易领域的环保、技术水平;同时还应当对以环境保护为名行贸易保护主义之实的行为依法进行抵制和斗争。     

Looking Beyond Retirement: Patterns and Predictors of Formal End-of-Life Planning Among Retirement Age Individuals

This study uses the 2004 wave of the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study to examine the patterns and predictors of formal End-of-Life (EOL) planning strategies among retirement age individuals and whether EOL health and financial planning are highly correlated planning behaviors. Using logistic regressions and multinomial logistic regressions, findings show that EOL health plans appear to be done in combination with financial plans. Females, higher educated persons, and those with higher net worth are more likely to have integrated EOL plans containing both EOL health and EOL financial plans. It is suggested that policy makers, health and financial professionals, and educators concerned about the consequences of the absence of EOL health plans should facilitate the joint planning with finances, especially among those at higher risk of not having such plans (e.g., males, less educated persons, and those who have little net worth).

Advance Care Planning in the Delivery of Adult Protective Services

ABSTRACT

In ensuring the safety and protection of older adults from abuse and exploitation, adult protective services (APS) workers face a variety of situations involving serious illness and end-of-life conditions. Many older adults encountered in APS will present with one or more chronic conditions that may warrant discussion of advance care planning with clients and their families. This study surveyed APS workers (n = 508) in 21 states regarding encounters with end-of-life situations and the practice of future care planning. Results revealed that three-fourths of APS workers encounter clients with serious illnesses and about two-thirds do discuss planning in advance for care. More than one-half of the respondents indicated client incapacity and refusal to address future care needs as barriers to discussing planning in advance for care. Recommendations to enhance advance care planning among APS workers are discussed.     

Long-Term Planning and Decision-Making Among Midlife and Older Gay Men and Lesbians

Abstract

This article examines the issues of long-term planning and decision-making among midlife and older gay men and lesbian caregivers. Using a qualitative methodology, in-depth interviews were conducted with 19 gay men and lesbians over 50. Participants reported on their long-term planning and decision-making processes. All but four persons reported that their partners had advance directives, but the majority of caregivers did not have advance directives for themselves. Concerns about informal family dynamics and interactions with formal systems were expressed, along with financial and ownership issues. It is important for social workers to intervene across individual, organizational, and community levels in advocacy for the needs of older gay men and lesbian clients.