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Integrity vs. Despair, 2006.
A discussion regarding the golden years from Erikson's perspective.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses the issues of the so called 'golden years' and Erikson's last stage of life referred to as integrity vs. despair. According to this paper, some people look at retirement age as the golden years where they can enjoy life without having to work or worry about children, while other seniors view life with despair. It is important to think ahead and plan for the golden years and this can include traveling around the world, taking care of one's health, and even getting involved in the community such as tutoring.
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Disease Self-Management, 2006.
This paper researches the effectiveness of tools and strategies used for disease self-management among geriatric diabetic patients following discharge.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, £ 60.95
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This paper is a research proposal for a thesis in health care. The current research effort will help to identify which tools and self-care strategies are best suited for improving the health of the geriatric patient affected by diabetes and who has recently received in-hospital care. The writer points out that this will help to improve post-hospitalization treatment strategies for patients in this population.
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"Preventive care has been shown to help reduce the severity of known health care problems in patients who are able to make lifestyle change and engage in approved self-monitoring behaviors. Patients who are capable of taking initiative in self-monitoring strategies are more likely to improve their physiological, psychological, and emotional perceptions of their respective diseases or disorders. As a result, it is increasingly believed that patients who are able to participate in self-monitoring programs have an increased chance of improving their overall quality of life."
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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, £ 24.95
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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, £ 122.95
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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, £ 60.95
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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.
From the Paper
"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, £ 30.95
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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, £ 36.95
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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, £ 30.95
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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, £ 91.95
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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, £ 42.95
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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, £ 30.95
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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, £ 36.95
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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, £ 60.95
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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, £ 30.95
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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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