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Geriatric Depression, 2005.
This paper discusses the significance of geriatric depression.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, £ 73.95
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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, £ 73.95
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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, £ 54.95
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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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Nursing Homes, 2005.
This paper discusses the role of faith in nursing homes.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 17.95
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This paper addresses the writer's faith and then it switches to talking about the faith in the elderly. The author points out several Scriptures to back the points in the paper. The paper answers several questions such as, "How is suffering perceived and how do people in the nursing home handle suffering?"
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""Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me" (Psalm 23: 4 NIV). Many people living in nursing homes are going through the shadow of death as pain and disease hurt their bodies, but they continue with their faith knowing that God is with them and will be with them until the end. The faith of the poor is the knowledge that God is real and that He is walking beside them or carrying them at times when they need Him the most. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," (Genesis 1:1 NIV). God is the creator of the world. God is my Savior, my best friend, my comforter, and my all in all."
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Retirement Homes and Villages, 2004.
This paper discusses the recent developments of retirement homes and villages.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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In this article, the writer discusses recent developments that have taken place regarding retirement homes and villages. Relevant issues involved in the transition to a new existence that challenges a person's self-identity are examined in the paper. The writer looks at the difficulties brought about by such a transition in the retiree's life.
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"Retirees who leave their hectic work lives often confront difficulties with replacing their work weeks with new meaningful activities. For them, their experience of retirement involves a major transition to a new existence that challenges their sense of identity thus undermining their overall well-being during this period. Apart from their withdrawal from a major social sphere of their lives, retirees are often distressed by the loss of control over their lives and their growing dependence on others. The erosion of their ability to care for ... "
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Life Expectancy and Medical Research, 2004.
This paper concerns medical research and the financial implications of life expectancy.
5,175 words (approx. 20.7 pages), 30 sources, MLA, £ 125.95
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In this article, the writer examines the subject of medical research. The writer looks at the effects of medical research and discusses new technologies and drugs on life expectancy. The cost effectiveness of medical research and innovations are examined in this paper. The writer looks at the financial implications of a longer life expectancy. Health programs for the elderly are also discussed.
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"Over the last decades considerable medical progress has been made in eliminating or alleviating the effects of human illnesses, thus prolonging the life spans of many people in the United States (U.S.) The invention of new technologies, medications and procedures has radically increased the effectiveness of the treatment of previously lethal diseases. Only a century ago, people frequently died from diseases such as influenza, tuberculosis and gastrointestinal disorders. These diseases no longer posed a significant mortality threat in contemporary society. Moreover, even though heart disease ... "
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Mortality and Poetry, 2004.
This paper analyzes "The Unswept Room" by Sharon Olds and "The Last Uncle" by Linda Pastan.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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The paper offers an analysis of how the themes of aging and mortality are illustrated by poets Sharon Olds and Linda Pastan in their respective works "The Unswept Room" and "The Last Uncle." The paper includes examples from their poems.
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"Both Linda Pastan's "The Last Uncle" and Sharon Olds' "The Unswept Room" deal with themes of mortality and aging but in quite distinct ways. Pastan's poems in "The Last Uncle" deal primarily with loss, death and the aging process and their impact on the individual. However as McKee notes in his review of the collection: In these careful insightful considerations of time and its occasional rough edges the poet finds much to celebrate."
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Effects of Aging, 2005.
This paper studies the physical and mental aspects of aging.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper looks at the physical and mental aspects of aging, exploring how people regard old age. This includes how old people feel about being old, what they regret most about old age, what they feel about young people and old age as a state of mind.
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"While aging takes its toll on the body and there are many effects of aging which we simply cannot escape from, there are also many misconceptions held about aging especially by younger people. For instance, many people believe that when you grow old, there is no potential for growth, learning and being actively engaged in life. While this is true of some people, it is not true for the majority of the elderly who live happy productive lives."
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A Baby Boomer Interview, 2005.
This paper looks at the baby boomer generation and their attitudes.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper looks at the baby boomer generation and their attitudes. It sets up a questionnaire to determine if their political attitudes are changing now they are nearing retirement and social security and Medicare become major issues for them.
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"This report will look at the opinions of the baby boomer generation to see how they feel about the situation in the country right now and if they feel they will have adequate financial support and medical coverage when they retire in a few years. The baby boomer generation born between 1946 and 1960 represent a huge population in the United States."
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Baby Boomer Aging Plan, 2005.
A financial and legal aging plan for an adult nearing retirement age.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 65.95
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This paper presents an aging plan for an adult approaching retirement age, focusing on the advance planning needed to be financially secure and legally protected while aging. The paper covers the following pertinent topics: financial planning for adequate income, legal documentation for estate protection, legal documentation for healthcare and end-of-life decision making, health related expenses, housing, assistance and care. The paper includes a conclusion about what a baby boomer nearing retirement needs to plan for.
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Cognitive Decline Of The Elderly, 2005.
An overview of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline in the elderly.
3,390 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 81.95
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This paper discusses important dimensions of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline in the elderly including theories, predictors, risk factors, and treatment.
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"This literature review concerning the topic of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline in the elderly addresses the following relevant areas: an overview of dementia in the elderly; theories of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline; cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease; predictors of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline; risk factors for cognitive decline; treatment of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease."
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Philosophy of Aging, 2004.
Discusses the inevitability of aging and some of the changes that come along with aging as well as optimistic and hopeful philosophy that should be applied to the aging process.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 15.95
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This paper presents a philosophy of aging that emphasizes hope and commitment. Positive outcome of aged people staying productive, busy and engaged in meaningful ways. Importance of helping older individuals live in dignity in the final stage of their lives.
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"Aging is inevitable and is accompanied by many challenges and opportunities. Most elderly people, even those fortunate enough to live in advanced countries where high quality medical care is readily available and easily affordable, experience some decline in their physical functionality. Most also experience a series of losses that can include the loss of a spouse or partner, of friends, of an occupation that has helped to define the individual and of a certain amount of autonomy.Even among the healthy and somewhat..."
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The Genetic Control Theory of Aging, 2004.
A discussion of one of the major theories of aging, known as the Genetic Control Theory of Aging.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 15.95
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This paper examines and describes one of the theories explaining the decline in performance and productivity we experience as we age, known as the Genetic Control Theory of Aging.
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"Troen defines aging as set or group of processes that lead to health deterioration and death with the passage of time. The process is said to be marked by age-related declines in performance and productivity. Troen further notes that there have been many theories which have attempted to explain this set of processes. One of these theories is what is known as the Genetic Control theory or as it is sometimes referred to The Planned Obsolescence Theory."
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