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Health Care Services, 2005.
This paper discusses health care services and facilities for the elderly together with related issues.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper evaluates the role of long-term care admissions and discharges on the utilization rates of healthcare services in the elderly population. The writer discusses that it is anticipated that these rates decline for elderly persons upon discharge from these facilities, as patients have improved their overall health outcomes as a result of such stays.
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"In a long-term care facility, it is necessary to consider the various issues related to the quality of health services and aspects of utilization. The outcomes related to health utilization are based upon a number of contributing factors, many of which are a product of the external environment in which these facilities are located, as well as the type of health systems that operate in these areas. It is anticipated that other important considerations also include cultural boundaries, population statistics, and financial factors, amongst others. Therefore, it is also expected that the utilization of healthcare products and services in the elderly population is largely based upon these factors, and that regular utilization is likely to improve overall health outcomes in this population."
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The Over-Medication of Seniors, 2005.
This paper discusses health psychology and looks at the over-medication of seniors.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the contemporary state of the health care system in terms of how some seniors are over-medicated by health practitioners, particularly when it comes to psychoactive drugs (i.e. antidepressants). In this research, the writer demonstrates a lack of accountability by the federal and provincial governments in terms of monitoring the use of medications in seniors.
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"According to the American Psychological Association, the definition of health psychology is the study of scientific relationships between behavioral principles and physical health and illness such as the role of environmental, psychosocial, or socio-cultural factors that may contribute to disease or its prevention; behavioral methods used in the diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation of individuals having physical disorders; and techniques that could reduce disease risk by modifying health beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors including decisions about using professional services."
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The Elderly and the Use of Psychoactive Drugs, 2005.
This article discusses the issue of senior citizens and their use of medication.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 124.95
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This paper discusses the contemporary issue with seniors being over-prescribed medication by physicians. The writer points out that some experts suggest that this is due to the influence of the drug manufacturers and the government through lenient drug policies. Further the writer notes that there have been a number of reports of the elderly dying from over-doses and/or mixing too many medications at the same time.
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"Experiencing old age is a part of life; that is if you make it there, as some people do die young. For others, the social phenomena-surrounding aging are fascinating as reports of anti-aging strategies are aired on TV, radio, magazines, and newspapers. Some people will stop at nothing to maintain their youthfulness including plastic surgery, various lotions and potions, nutrition, and exercise. Regardless, some researchers suggest that we do not have control over the aging process and it is more a matter of genes and heredity."
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Dual Career & Patriarchy, 2005.
This paper discusses the pressures of a dual career couple and the differences in these pressures after retirement.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, $ 80.95
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In this article the writer discusses that the single ongoing problem in the dual career marriage is the lack of an egalitarian approach. The writer notes that while retired husbands tend to help more with household tasks, the wife continues to bear the responsibility for them. In addition, the writer points out that economic pressures will be uneven for the spouses. The writer discusses that men are more likely than their spouses to have earned a private pension benefit and have social security benefits.
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"What pressures on a dual-career couple might lessen after their retirement? Many patterns observed at earlier stages in the dual-career marriage will continue after retirement. One pressure that will not be alleviated for the woman after retirement is her husband's refusal to share in tasks. Since his socialization prevented his participation to this point, he will continue to avoid 'women's work'. On the other hand, his presence in itself may create pressure because of additional work. What most clearly distinguishes the retirement years from the previous years is not so much the absence of work as the absence of children."
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Internet and Retired People, 2005.
This paper studies the impact of the Internet on the lives of retired people.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This article discusses that statistics show that retired people fall into two different brackets regarding the internet. The writer notes that they either use the Internet for many different purposes and quite often or they have never used the Internet before. The writer maintains that the Internet is impacting the lives of retired people in many different ways including the use of email and chat rooms, online buying, and distance learning. However, the writer points out that there are problems with the designs of many web pages.
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Palliation and the Elderly, 2005.
This paper discusses palliation as an approach to health care for the frail older person.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is a discussion of palliative care in the elderly patient. The topics discussed include pain management, pain assessment and palliation, sensory loss/balance, and falls, poly-pharmacy and others. The writer points out that not every older patient is a good candidate for aggressive treatment, nor should every older patient be treated with the expectation of recovery. Further, the writer notes that at times there are issues that affect elderly patients who are frail, for whom palliative treatment is the only recourse.
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"The issue of palliation in care of the older patient is an important one to consider. Not every older patient is a good candidate for aggressive treatment, nor should every older patient be treated with the expectation of recovery. Palliation, then, meets the needs of these patients. At times there are issues that affect elderly patients who are frail, for whom palliative treatment is the only recourse. Although much of the elderly population enjoys good health, many individuals in that population have such illnesses as cancer. Such patients will not benefit from more toxic forms of treatment, but may benefit from treatments that focus on quality of life. Ultimately, as stated in Jerrard, "the goal of palliative care is to honor the patients' wishes"."
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"Faith, Justice, Poverty", 2005.
This paper discusses the matters of faith, justice and poverty among the elderly population and in particular within a retirement community.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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The following discussion evaluates the role of justice within a retirement community, where some residents have been mistreated by employees as a result of their socioeconomic backgrounds. The writer points out that this provides strong evidence of the injustices that have been promoted within this environment. The writer further notes that this problem provides support for the necessity to encourage cooperation and support in these environments.
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"Today's elderly population faces considerable challenges in their efforts to obtain the care and the resources that are necessary to lead an acceptable quality of life. In many instances, it is evident that the elderly population is largely taken advantage of in favor of reducing costs, human error or laziness, or the sheer inability to identify their needs. Retirement communities of all shapes and sizes are located everywhere, and it is the intent of these homes to provide their elderly residents with care and support for longevity and survival. In many cases, it is evident that the best interests of these individuals are not placed first, and due to selfishness or a lack of interest, there is much neglect throughout these homes that is facilitated by families, caregivers, and much of society."
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Assisted Suicide, 2005.
This paper examines the morality of assisted suicide.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that the heated arguments in America over the morality of assisted suicide show that there is an ongoing conflict between medical ethics and human rights. The author points out that this conflict is at the heart of the assisted suicide debate, which has been in the news a lot in recent years. The paper suggests that this debate is becoming more intense as more and more Americans are living into their eighties and nineties.
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"The heated arguments in America over the morality of assisted suicide show that there is an ongoing conflict between medical ethics and human rights. This conflict is at the heart of the assisted suicide debate, which has been in the news a lot in recent years, for more Americans than ever before are living into their eighties and nineties. Many of these people do not want to be kept alive by medical science once their health has gotten worse, because when someone is very sick and has no hope of ever getting well, life is no longer worth living and every day just brings more physical suffering and emotional pain. In most Western countries, especially in the United States, assisted suicide is illegal because most people think no one has the moral right to take a human life. "
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Crimes against the Elderly, 2005.
This paper discusses that every year many older Americans are victims of physical, psychological or other forms of abuse and neglect.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that statistics show that 30 percent of the American population is senior citizens. The author points out that most perpetrators of elderly abuse are people, who the elderly know and often are family members. The paper relates that senior citizens also face various types of crimes, such as telemarketing, scams and elderly abuse from family members.
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"Every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, or other forms of abuse and neglect" (Elder Abuse). Statistics show that 30 percent of the American population is senior citizens. In 1995 there were 542 million people that was older than age 60 and the forecast for the future is that there will be 1.2 billion in 2025 (Nelson 1094). Most perpetrators of elderly abuse are people that the elderly know and often are family members. Elderly abuse is not the only type of crime that senior citizens face. The elderly often suffer from various types of crimes such as telemarketing, scams, and elderly abuse from family members."
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Geriatric Depression, 2005.
This paper discusses the significance of geriatric depression.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper follows a fixed format that discusses a dozen articles about geriatric depression as a common disorder, which is often missed in patients. The paper explains the greater likelihood of detecting this problem through the nurses' special roles with regard to screening tools, support roles, greater proximity to patients. The paper includes treatment methods, community care vs. long-term institutional care and international comparisons.
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Geriatric Depression, 2005.
This paper discusses the high prevalence of geriatric depression.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper explains that the medical community including geriatric nursing, recently has become aware of the high prevalence of geriatric depression. The author reviews a dozen diverse articles, which are most salient for nurses who shoulder most of the burden in both gerontological and psychiatric nursing fields, about diagnostic screening tests, approaches to discerning geriatric depression in the community and in primary care and some discussion of treatment options. The paper is critical of the slow response of physicians who rarely provide optimal care to geriatric depressives.
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"Clinical depression in geriatric patients was rarely recognized, till recently, often mistaken for dementia or bereavement, and seen as a natural aspect of the life cycle, or of the patient's recognition of impending death. In contrast, Kurlowicz referred to almost 5 million Americans above the age of 65 of whom clinical depression was diagnosed in 13% living in the community, 24% among older medical outpatients, and a full 43% in acute care and nursing home situations. (1999:8) Guerrero-Berroa & Phillips comment that, "geriatric depression has become a major concern {as} one of the most common and debilitating mental disorders in older people" (2001:15)."
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The Aging Canadian Society, 2005.
This paper analyzes the costs associated with health care in the Canadian aging society.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper explains that Canada is in the midst of a health care crisis because of the increased costs associated with an aging population. The author points out that the problem is complicated by the increased pharmacological and technological needs of elderly patients. The paper is an extensive literature review, which provides a variety of perspectives.
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"Canada is in the midst of a health care crisis. Already facing the need for substantial changes in the health care industry, the country must also find ways to manage the increased costs that accompany to an aging population. Quite often, these issues interact with one another: how is it possible for a health care industry so in need of reform provide for the increased pharmacological and technological needs of elderly patients? In order to find solutions that will alleviate the difficulties facing both aspects of this situation, it is important to further understand how they interact."
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