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Autobiographical Memory Retrieval, 2006.
A summary and discussion of K. Dijkstra's and B. Kaup's article "Mechanisms of Autobiographical Memory Retrieval in Younger and Older Adults".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 53.95
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This paper summarizes the article, "Mechanisms of Autobiographical Memory Retrieval in Younger and Older Adults", by K. Dijkstra and B. Kaup, explaining that it is about remembering autobiographical events. More specifically, the paper explains that the article's authors ask whether it helps retrieval of memories if attention is directed to a demarcated lifespan context; and secondly, whether memories are retrieved differently by younger and older adults.
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The Elderly of North America and Canada, 2006.
A discussion regarding the impact of exercise on longevity and quality of life for older people.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 270.95
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This paper discusses the issue of the large aging population in Canada and the USA. On the one hand, the baby boomers have begun to enter retirement, while on the other hand the fertility rate is declining. The paper further discusses how similarly in the USA, it has been estimated that by 2030 there will be 70 million adults aged 65 and over, and that the population group aged 85 and over will be the fastest growing population group.
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Aging Case Study, 2006.
A case study of the nursing tools and techniques employed in treating an elderly man with possible arthritis.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 135.95
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This paper presents the case of 70 year old male with signs of possible arthritis and/or other comorbid states prevalent in the elderly. This paper highlights nursing assessment tools and techniques employed, identify risk factors, present nursing diagnoses and associated teaching plans, expected outcomes, interventions and evaluation criteria. This paper further provides detailed nursing interventions in the teaching plans for each nursing diagnosis provided.
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"According to Leenerts, Teel and Pendleton (2002) there are 35 million Americans over the age of 65 and that within the next 25 years that figure is expected to double to 70 million. It is believed that most of the individuals in this population have at least one chronic health disorder (Leenerts, Teel & Pendleton, 2002; Ferrell, Ferrell & Osterweil, 1990, Mobily, Herr, Clark & Wallace, 1994, and Roy & Thomas, 1987 as cited by David, Hiemenz & White, 2002). Helme, Katz, Gibson and Corran (1989 as cited by Davis, Hiemenz & White, 2002) state that arthritis is one of the primary causes of non-malignant pain suffered on a chronic basis by those aged 65 and above. "
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Age, 2006.
A comparison and contrast of two articles that deal with age and how it is a topic of social historical concern.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 67.95
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This essay compares and contrasts two articles that deal with age as an area of social historical concern in terms of their overall contribution to the this topic. The articles to be analyzed are "Cartoons and Commissions: Advice to Junior Farmers in Post war Ontario", by Linda Ambrose and "Renovating the Canadian Old Age Home: The Evolution of Residential Care Facilities in BC 1930-1960", by Megan J. Davies. The essay briefly outlines the content of the two papers and attempts to answer the following questions: What are the major focuses of the authors in respect to the subject of age? Have these focuses changed over time? Which author makes a more substantial contribution to the question of age in social history and why?
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Social Security Programs for Seniors, 2006.
A look at federal government programs for seniors in Canada.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 80.95
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Over the past thirty years the federal government has improved its social security programs for seniors. Older women have particularly benefited from these initiatives. This paper discusses the programs available to senior women in Canada and examines some of the reasons which help to explain why women more so than men need such programs.
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Diana McGowin's "Living in the Labyrinth", 2006.
A review of Diana McGowin's book about living with Alzheimer's disease, "Living in the Labyrinth".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 67.95
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Alzheimer's disease means a diagnosis of dementia which creates serious problems for both the patient and the family such as stigma and social isolation. Alzheimer's disease also includes other serious issues such as grief and loss along with memory loss, anxiety and depression. Alzheimer's produces irreversible effects and losses. This paper summarizes McGowin's experience with Alzheimer's disease and looks at her symptoms. The paper also discusses the impact of the chronic health challenge on her and her family.
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Length of Stay at Long-Term Care Facilities, 2006.
A research study on the effects gender has on patients' length of stay at long-term care facilities.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, AU$ 202.95
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The purpose of this research effort is to determine whether the length of stay has a corresponding relationship to the gender of the patient living in a long term care facility designated for caring for the elderly. Gender has traditionally been an under-reported variable in assisted living research; even while recognized as a factor that influences longevity, gender tends to be identified as a secondary variable in the research effort to identify elements of the long term care or assisted living practices.
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Alcoholism in the Geriatric Population, 2006.
A discussion regarding the rise in alcohol abuse amongst the elderly.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 94.95
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This paper discusses the trend of alcohol consumption by the elderly. The paper details why this problem is often overlooked, the risks involved, assessment tools, gender differences and successful intervention strategies. It also provides recommendations for prevention and alcohol use/abuse care in the elderly and for future research.
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"Statistics vary on the level of alcohol use and abuse in the elderly population from 3 - 68% (Holbert & Tueth, 2004; Rigler, 2000; Menninger, 2002 as cited by Williams, Ballard & Alessi, 2005; Reuben, 2002; Blow & Barry, 2002; Hanson & Gutheil, 2004; Atkinson, 1993 as cited by Klein & Jess, 2002). There are four major problems with determining statistic. According to Hanson and Gutheil (2004), alcohol use and abuse figures among the elderly will vary by study population. For example, Bowman (1998 as cited by Hanson & Gutheil) states that the number of emergency department admissions among the elderly for alcohol related issues are greater than those for heart attacks and states that alcohol use among the elderly in veterans' hospitals is significantly higher. "
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Ageless Bodies, 2006.
A review of 'Beyond Therapy: Biotechnology and the Pursuit of Happiness', a report by the President's Council on Bioethics.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 67.95
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This essay reflects the impact of immortality on an individual and on society. The paper is based on the President's Council on Bioethic's report produced in 2003 entitled The paper discusses how the writer dissented on the concept of blind immortality focusing on quality of life living the same length of time without disease.
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" Hans Jonas made a very eloquent series of statements in his report to the President when providing the President's Council on Bioethics report in 2003. The report was illuminating and comprehensive, however while stressing the ethics involved in the use of biotechnology to correct or eliminate defects in the human body, including old age, it appeared he focused on ethical concerns in the negative rather than supporting optimization. In light of the Jonas and Council report, the question asked: "How might unending life, or even significantly longer life, affect us? What aspects of human life will be enhanced, introduced, reduced, or eliminated if we were immortal?" takes on important constructs. The question asks for speculation and might lead one to think of popular Science Fiction novels, similar to Jonas's reference to Brave New World or to newly released movies such as The Island. "
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Adult Development and Aging, 2006.
A paper discussing the reality that many of us will experience a decline in mental capacity and cognitive abilities as we age.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 80.95
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All of us must age one day, and many of us worry about it. While we all have to expect that there will be an inevitable decline in our physical bodies and appearance, many of us hope that at least we will be able to retain our mental capacity and so grow both older and wiser. However the reality is that aging is often accompanied by a decline in mental capacity. Worse still it can be accompanied by a gradual deterioration in our memories. This paper discusses the very real fear that many of us will have to cope with a deteriorating mental capacity and a decline in cognitive abilities as we enter old age.
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Geriatric Depression, 2006.
This paper discusses the significance of geriatric depression to gerontology.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 135.95
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This paper explains the ramifications of geriatric depression as a disorder that is often not diagnosed or treated in elderly patients. Sources reveal that depression is on the rise in geriatric patients, that doctors continue to miss it, and that many patients end up in chronic care situations due to failed treatment, or failed primary diagnosis.
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"Clinical depression in geriatric patients was rarely known as a psychiatric as opposed to geriatric condition, till recently. Doctors may still see symptoms of depression as part of ageing, as in the patient's knowledge of impending death. Kurlowicz noted almost 5 million Americans above the age of 65 diagnosed with major depression of whom 13% lived in the community, 24% as medical outpatients, and 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) Elderly Canadians are..."
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Living in the Labyrinth, 2006.
A review of Diana McGowin's book on Alzheimer's disease, "Living in the Labyrinth".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 67.95
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This paper compares the symptoms and experiences of Diana McGowin as reported in her book "Living in the Labyrinth", such as stigma and loss, with the symptoms and experiences reported in the literature about Alzheimer's disease.
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"Alzheimer's disease is "a puzzling form of dementia seen in people as young as 28 years of age, but most often encountered later in life" (McGowin, 1994, p. 141). Finley (1997, p. S177) states that "Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, degenerative dementia. It primarily strikes the frontal lobe of the brain, which controls behavior, reasoning, emotional control, and cognition". Two other lobes and various areas of the brain are also affected, causing multiple loss of function."
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Case Management and the Elderly, 2006.
An analysis of case management for the elderly using a specific case of an elderly man with diabetes.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 121.95
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This is a paper examines a health assessment of an elderly individual, including the choice of assessment tools, and the outcome and case presentation. Here, a 78 year old male with type two diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol presented for a wound that did not heal properly. The assessment and decision for case management and the presentation on case management was based on the Neumann Systems Model which is a holistically based model calling for an interdisciplinary team.
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"Case Management and the Elderly: Case management is rapidly becoming a requirement for the growing population of elderly individuals who experience a chronic or debilitating health issue. This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of a 78 year old male diabetic patient who presented to a community clinic setting for problems related to a wound that was not healing properly and discusses the various assessments used and the role of case management. The case presentation will incorporate the comprehensive nature of health assessment requirements for the elderly consistent with the holistic nature of the Neumann Systems Model. Based on the case presentation, the need for a case manager and the development of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals in the community health setting are required. Plans for follow-up and continuity of care are provided as are schedules and type of monitoring and future evaluations."
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Nursing Leadership and Communications, 2006.
An analysis of the changing needs in the nursing profession as the "baby-boomers" age.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 53.95
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This paper argues that nursing in the 21st century will require a more direct focus on leadership and communication skills. As the baby-boomer generation begins to retire and enter their elderly years, nursing will be tasked with a growing number of patients that require specialized care. This fact, coupled with the evidence that there is already a nursing shortage throughout the world, will force modern nurses to contemplate leadership skills, as well as their ability to successfully communicate with patients and staff to ensure that quality care remains the profession's first priority.
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Leadership
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"Nursing in the 21st century will require a more direct focus on leadership and communication skills. As millions of individuals of the "baby-boomer" generation begin to retire and enter their elderly years nursing will be tasked with a growing number of patients that require specialized needs. This fact, coupled with the evidence that there is already a nursing shortage throughout the global society, will force modern nurses to comprehend leadership skills, as well as the ability to successfully communicate with patients and staff to ensure that quality care remains the profession's first priority. II Leadership."
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Life Span Research, 2005.
A study on the generational theory and the human life span.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 135.95
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This paper addresses the hypothesis that generational theory can be applied to understanding the sense of conflict that emerges between adolescents and seniors. The paper defines for the purposes of discussion, the term adolescents and seniors. The paper uses generational theory and hypothesizes that the sense of conflict that is observed from the interaction of these groups is attributed to these two populations coming from two distinctive generations that are separated by more than forty years.
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"One of the core principles in the study of generational theory is the observation that all generations appear to share attitudes and behaviors that are common to those maintained by their same-age peers. The concept of a generation is best described as a community that is identified by their years of birth, location, age, and shared life and social events occurring at critical periods in their development. Generational theory also indicates that there is a cycle, or saeculum, that "consists of four distinct periods, each lasting roughly 20 years. The uniqueness of the four periods explains why attitudes seem to change from one generation to the next; but in fact, the four periods simply cycle through about 80 years" (Rudich, 2001). As a result, the commonalities among members of a given generation not only separate them from the preceding generations but also separate them ..."
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The Case of the Mueller-O'Keefe Memorial Home, 2005.
A paper looking at long-term care management.
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The paper examines the case of the Mueller-O'Keefe Memorial Home and Retirement Village. The paper begins by introducing the mission statement of the retirement home and community. It then proceeds to outline some of the main objectives of the organization and presents some of the strategic issues at play. The paper outlines the general situation facing Mueller-O'Keefe and looks how this expansion does not lose sight of the company's long-standing commitment to the health and the well-being of its residents.
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"Mission Statement for Mueller-O'Keefe Memorial Home and Retirement Village. The aforementioned organization has developed an enviable reputation as a stalwart provider of nursing and geriatric care services for senior citizens. Quite simply, at least according to the facility's administrator, Tom Clark, Mueller-O'Keefe Memorial Home and Retirement Village has emphasized "excellent" basic care as a fundamental tenet of its operational ethos. The facility seeks to be "the highest quality, lowest cost home in the county" and its caring attitude towards clients and residents is predicated upon the best in Christian values (Aaronson 1995 p.244). Mr. Clark proceeds onward to note that the objectives of his organization are also informed by a noble sense of equality; that is to say, residents are not treated any differently based on payer status (Aaronson 1995, p.244)."
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