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The deliberate killing of sick, suffering, or disabled people, intended to "end their suffering"
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Teaching of Cardinal Bernadin and based on the dignity of human life. All Catholics are called to honor, respect, and defend all life. This would include opposition to abortion, the death penalty, war, euthanasia,, nuclear arms race, and anything that is a threat to life
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Described by Pope John Paul 11 in the "Gospel of Life", 1995. In this culture "what you have" is far more important than who you are as a child of God.
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Discriminatory attitudes and practices directed toward people because of their age
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Refers to how attitudes, practices, values, policies in a society affect people as they age
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| Problems that may occur as people age |
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Physical,mental, economic security, stereotypes, safety and isolation, euthanasia and suicide
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Irreversible brain damage that may occur in the aging process
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A progressive disease that may occur in older people, leading to confusion and impaired judgment
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Depending on income that does not increase to meet the cost of living...Social Security, pension
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| Keys to making life better for the elderly |
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Improve health and education for young peope
Strengthen the spirit of morality and social concern among the young
Expand employment opportunities for young adults
Increase support for families
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