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Abuse and the Elderly, 2002.
A study of the abuse of the elderly by family caregiver with an emphasis on the factors implicated in the development and perpetuation of such abuse.
8,400 words (approx. 33.6 pages), 40 sources, MLA, £ 123.95
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This paper looks at the increasing awareness that some elderly persons are physically abused and neglected by family members and how this has been accompanied by a widespread assumption about elder abuse. Elder abuse is inflicted by well meaning individuals, often the adult children of victims, who are pushed over the edge by the stress of caring for a frail, dependent old person. It presents a research study to gain insights into factors implicated in the development of such abuse, to identify those causal factors that may be amenable to intervention and recommend policies and programs, where applicable, to reduce the incidence of such abuse.
Outline
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definitions of Terms
Overview of the Remainder of the Study
Review of the Literature
Theoretical Framework
Cognitive Abilities and Development Stress
Related Research
Conclusions Relative to the Study Problem
Method
Hypotheses
Variables and Operational Definitions
Population and Sample
Instrumentation
Data Analysis
Summary
Results
Results Testing Hypothesis 1
Results Testing Hypothesis 2
Results Testing Hypothesis 3
Results Testing Hypothesis 4
Results Testing Hypothesis 5
Results Testing Hypothesis 6
Results Testing Hypothesis 7
Results Testing Hypothesis 8
Results Testing Hypothesis 9
Results Testing Hypothesis 10
Discussion
Summary of the Results
Discussion and Implications for Current Theory
Recommendations for Further Research
Implications for Professional Practice
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"A substantial proportion of the elderly population requires constant and continual care services that they are unable to provide for themselves (Wolf, 1992). Care alternatives for these people range from institutional settings to community-based care facilities to home care. Research has frequently found home care to be superior to care delivered in institutional and even community-based environments. Further, research has found that home care for most persons requiring long-term care is more cost-effective than either institutionalization or community-based care (O?Connor, 1992)."
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Abuse of the Frail Elderly, 2002.
This is a a preliminary research proposal dealing with the abuse of the frail elderly by family care givers.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper investigates the abuse of the frail elderly by family care givers. The objectives of the proposed research study were to gain insights into factors implicated in the development and perpetuation of such abuse, identify those causal factors that may be amenable to intervention, and recommend policies and programs, where applicable, to reduce the incidence of such abuse.
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"The increasing awareness that some elderly persons are physically abused and neglected by family members has been accompanied by a widespread assumption about elder abuse: that it is inflicted by well meaning individuals, often the adult children of victims, who are pushed over the edge by the stress of caring for a frail, dependent old person. According to Pillemer & Finkelhor (1989), the falsity of that assumption was revealed by findings that relatively well-functioning elderly people were found to usually be the victims of abuse, which is often inflicted by emotionally disturbed or violent family members. A typical abuser was found to be a person who depends on the victim for money, transportation, housing and household repairs. Elderly victims were no more disabled or dependent on their abusers than were comparison subjects on their relatives. Abusers, however, were much more likely than relatives in the comparison group to have been arrested, hospitalized for a psychiatric disorder, involved in violent behavior outside the family, or limited by a physical problem (Pillemer & Finkelhor, 1989). The generalizations of these findings has been challenged by more recent studies (Saad, Hartman, Kurian, Graham, Wilcock, & Ballard, 1995)."
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Financial Abuse of the Elderly, 2003.
Examines the problem of financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper examines the problem of financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly and discusses various types of financial abuse, including identity theft, telemarketing fraud, mail fraud, Medicare fraud and abuse by relatives. It looks at steps that can be taken to prevent financial exploitation of older adults.
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Financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly population is a rising problem. More than ..."
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Pain in the Elderly and Dementia Patients, 2004.
This paper is a research proposal to evaluate methodologies to assess pain in the elderly and in dementia patients.
4,130 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 39 sources, APA, £ 76.95
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This paper explains that care for the elderly and patients suffering from dementia has become a growing problem in the nursing and health care professions because of the patient?s inability to adequately communicate his or her physical and mental condition. The author believes that the facility to assess correctly levels of pain and discomfort will lead to more comprehensive pain management protocols and techniques. The paper states that a multi-dimensional research methodology will be followed, including the assessment of the ADD and PIS formats.
Table of Contents
Research Problem, Literary Review, Research Question
Introduction
Research Problem
Literature Review
Pain Assessment and Management
Ethics
Research Question
Research Method, Design/Proposed Method, Sample, Data
Proposed Outcome of the Study, Time Scale, Resources
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"While there are many studies on the objective assessment and pharmacological treatment of pain in elderly patients in general, the emphasis in this proposed study is on Dementia. This implies that a more experiential modus operandi for assessment will have to be articulated to deal with the fact that communication is the main stumbling block to assessing patients? levels of pain and discomfort. Importantly for the criteria of this proposed study, the author of the above paper states that ?physical and affective pain in people with late-stage dementia are poorly assessed and inadequately treated."
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The Abuse of the Elderly, 2002.
A paper which takes a look at one of society's ugliest problems, the abuse of the elderly by health care workers.
2,117 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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The paper examines the many forms of abuse which take place against the some of the most vulnerable members of society - the elderly. It discusses the issues of neglect, physical and sexual abuse, as well as violation of basic rights such as proper healthcare and nutrition. The paper explores solutions for these types of abuse such as prevention and rest home quality management in the form of risk management/control teams whose jobs it will be to keep track and attempt to prevent all forms of abuse.
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"Another large chunk of abuse cases arise from self-neglect. As stated earlier, as much as 50% of abuse cases are cases of self neglect. There are several tricky issues with this case. For example, if an elder adult is capable of making the decision not to take care of himself/herself, is it really neglect. People have the right to refuse treatments, and pretty much do whatever they want to do in terms of care for their own bodies. How should the staff deal with this? The first step is to report the problem to joint personnel. Documenting the problems, informing family and friends of the problems, etc, can save the hospital from liability. More importantly, perhaps a friend or a family member can talk the elder into taking better care of himself/herself. It also needs to be determined if the person is indeed capable of making such decisions for himself/herself. Again, many people come into play here, like the psychiatric department and the pharmaceutical department, under the heading of the risk management, to determine the general health of the patient, and what can be done."
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Abuse of the Elderly, 2006.
A case study of the nurses' role in recognizing and responding to elder abuse.
1,586 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper examines the question of "What is the nurses' role in recognizing and responding to elder abuse?" The writer uses a case study and ethnographic methodology to facilitate the research. The researcher tries to prove that multiple interventions, including direct patient communication and early intervention to identify patients at risk, will lower the prevalence of abuse. The researcher predicts that socio-demographic factors may play a significant role in elder abuse.
Table of Contents:
Research Design
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Participant Cohort/Sample Size/Settings
Limitations of Study
Ethical Issues
Conclusions
References
From the Paper
"For purposes of this study the researcher will use a case study approach, which will entail use of an "unstructured interview combined with ethnographical methodology" (Berg, 1989; Macionis & Plummer, 1998: p. 44). This will allow the researcher to gather information from the subject population by allowing subjects to express their opinions and feelings in their own viewpoints and words. This approach is also sometimes referred to as participant observation, where the researchers goal is to describe people in a "social setting within their own culture, group and society" to record given phenomena (Macionis & Plummer, 1998: p. 48)."
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Substance Abuse among the Elderly, 2007.
This paper describes why substance abuse is becoming a huge problem in the elderly population.
1,466 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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In this paper, the writer describes the causes and effects of substance abuse in the elderly. The writer discusses why this problem is being overlooked in today's society. Further, the writer mentions the most common forms of substance abuse, as well as problems with prescription medications and proper diagnoses. The writer argues that if people learn to recognize and tend to the warning signs of substance abuse, there will be more of a demand for better treatment programs and more options will be available for older individuals. The writer concludes that there should be more awareness about the warning signs of drug abuse or misuse, because it is something that will eventually affect everyone's life at some point.
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"Though it may be an invisible epidemic, substance abuse among the elderly (adults age 60 and over) is one of the fastest growing health problems facing the nation today. When many people think about substance abuse they immediately think of the younger generation. In reality, though, the elderly population also faces this problem, only in a slightly different way. Instead of abusing drugs such as heroin or cocaine, the elderly are more likely to abuse alcohol and prescription drugs or medications. Though the number of elderly people suffering with these disorders is rising, they remain undiagnosed, under treated, and misrepresented in society. Due to insufficient knowledge and limited research data, health care professionals often overlook or misdiagnose substance abuse in older individuals. If these substance abuse disorders remain untreated and undiagnosed, the last stage of life for countless people may be ruined. For these reasons, substance abuse among the elderly is a topic worth investigating."
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Substance Abuse Among the Elderly, 2002.
An exploration of the causes of substance abuse and how it is normally treated among the nation?s senior population.
1,157 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines how the incidence of substance abuse among the elderly will continue to grow as the medical community continues to improve the length and quality of life. It looks at how, as the elderly age and begin to lose friends and develop their own health issues, it is important that they have plenty of resources available to them for the purpose of support. Doctors need to be careful about the number and type of prescriptions they are prescribing, and family members who suspect their elderly loved one is developing a substance abuse problem should seek help from professionals.
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"The senior wants to be numbed to the fact that they are losing their friends, getting closer to death and their quality of life may be reduced because of these factors. Those who drink to eliminate loneliness isolate themselves even further which causes the cycle to continue. Those who live in chronic pain can become addicted to the pain medications they are given and even when the pain subsides they have a craving to feel the numbness or the euphoria that the pills provide."
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Abuse of the Frail Elderly in Care Environments, 2004.
Develops a proposal for the investigation of the functionally impaired elderly in institutional caregiving environments.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper develops a preliminary research proposal for the investigation of the functionally impaired elderly in institutional caregiving environments. The introduction provides basic information from studies on abuse of the frail elderly by their caregivers at home and in institutional care homes.
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Psychotherapy with Elder Patients, 2002.
Examining the effectiveness of psychotherapy in elderly patients.
1,951 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper presents an examination of psychotherapy with elderly patients in nursing homes. The writer explores the issues of confidentiality, cognitive understanding and the benefits of therapy for the elderly. It asks whether this form of treatment is necessary and effective and if the age of the patients presents a barrier.
From the Paper
"Advances in medical science now allow people to live longer than ever before. With the longevity however, comes a higher incidence of several things including the need for nursing home care, the need for mental health services and the need for a combination of them both. Nationwide, nursing homes are filled to and beyond capacity, which often translates to understaffing of employees. The elderly population of the United States, particularly those in nursing homes is often overlooked when it comes to mental health issues. Many times symptoms are attributed to the aging process, if they are noticed at all by a harried staff member who takes a cursory sweep through the patient?s inpatient records and compares them to the patient?s present state of mind. The need for psychotherapy in the elderly population has historically been ignored or overlooked. However, recent studies had attention have place a focus on the need for mental health care in the elderly, including those who reside in nursing homes."
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Animal Therapy with Elderly Patients, 2004.
This paper reviews the current literature regarding the use of animal-assisted therapy to help elderly people deal with depression.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper analyzes various studies that deal with the success or failure of animal therapy with the elderly. The treatment discussed is, specifically, the use of domestic and farm animals in helping elderly people deal with depression that is a consequence of their lack of independence.
From the Paper
"For many elderly citizens, the problems of aging can be compounded by depression -- an illness that affects the body as well as the mind. A major depression affects people's ability to work, study, sleep, eat and enjoy activities that they once found pleasurable. Symptoms include persistent feelings of sadness and anxiety, which can compound other physical illnesses as well."
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Abuse Of Elderly, 1986.
Examines the causes, age group most vulnerable, types of abuse, social & economic aspects, nursing homes, home care and recommendations.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, £ 43.95
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"In recent years, the problem of child abuse--long hidden behind closed doors and ignored by the public--has come to the forefront of public attention. So, tool, have other problems of domestic violence and abuse, such as wife-beating. But there is another category of abuse within the household that has, as yet, attracted little attention. This is abuse of the elderly. Yet the elderly are the fastest-growing segment of the American popula-tion. This report will discuss the problem of abuse of the elderly. It will show that it is an issue of growing importance, both because of the increasing numbers of the elderly and because of other demographic and social factors. This growth in the number of older people, along with a number of other factors which will be detailed below, suggests that abuse of the elderly may become a growing problem in the years ahead."
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Abuse of Elderly Patients, 1991.
This paper is a research proposal to determine if educational variables affect caregivers' treatment of elderly.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 22 sources, £ 77.95
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"There are indications that demographic factors distinguish between groups providing care to elderly patient populations. ... observed that successful Nursing Home caregivers (nursing home aides) significantly differed from unsuccessful Nursing Home caregivers on the demographic factors of age, whether aides had training in health care (yes or no) and years of experience working with the elderly. The finding that amount of training and length of experience with the elderly contributed to a greater degree of success in work with the elderly, supports the notion that education is a pivotal component of caring for the elderly; a ... "
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Plan of Care for an Elderly Patient, 2008.
An assessment of an elderly patient suffering from constipation, incontinence, and urinary tract infection, and a proposed plan of care.
740 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 18.95
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This case study analyzes the health problems of an elderly patient that mainly involve constipation, incontinence, and urinary tract infection. The paper points out that these problems are very common among people over 65 years of age. The study proposes that the patient be provided with a program of good nutrition and health teaching by qualified nursing staff. The program will also require regular check-ups. The paper concludes that the successful implementation of this program should help to eliminate the patient's problems.
Outline:
Introduction
Analysis of Data
Assessment
Plan of Care
Nursing Orders
Implementation
Evaluation
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"For older adults, if the food plan is going to meet nutritional needs, it must account for changes related to aging (Collis, 2002). Joan must receive enough calories per day to meet her needs for protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins. Because of the presence of the pressure sore, Joan needs protein to allow the sore to heal. Protein also is needed to build and maintain muscle and tissues (Collins, 2002). Because of such serious problems with constipation, Joan most especially needs a high amount of fibre in her diet. She can obtain fibre from such foods as bran products, raw fruits, prunes, and whole grain breads and cereals (Kozier, et. al., 2000)."
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