Aging papers

A look at Alzheimer's disease.

This essay describes how occupational justice and occupational therapy can help the elderly reduce their dependency on others and improve their quality of life.

A look at some of the stereotypes surrounding aging and memory loss.

A critical analysis of Mike Males' argument in "The Scapegoat Generation: America's War on Adolescents".

A discussion of music therapy in the modern healthcare environment, with a focus on elderly patients.

An exploration of the effects of the retiring baby boomer generation on the gross domestic product (GDP) of the US.

This paper discusses how four characteristics of demographics and diversity impact individual behavior.

A discussion of the challenges facing contemporary organizations that involve aging workers, minorities and immigration.

An examination of the progressive and fatal brain disease known as Alzheimer's.

A look at available services for the elderly.

An outline of a presentation that will teach nurses how to approach end-of-life conversations with patients and their families.

A case study on preparation for retirement.

A research proposal for improving of nursing in an extended care context.

Proposes an improvement to Medicare Part D program to subsidize the cost of prescriptions for elderly and poor citizens.

A marketing plan for the establishment of a geriatric specialist telemedicine clinic in Hong Kong.

This paper examines legal services designed to assist the elderly.

A persuasive essay on how to prevent accidents by teen and elderly drivers.

A discussion on the correlation between culture and aging.

An argument against political opposition to stem cell research so a cure can be discovered for Alzheimer's disease.

An exploration of the signs, symptoms and instances of abuse in the elderly population in need of care.

A look at alternative treatments for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

An analysis of the Department of veterans Affairs using the fourteen forces of magnetism.

An exploration of the research on human growth hormone (HGH) and its effects on aging.

This paper looks at culturally competent care in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with regards to the future of nursing and health care in the United States.

This paper looks at the situation of older members of the work force in the United States and discusses the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

The paper is a review of professional literature that attempts to answer the question "Do venous leg ulcers heal faster when treated with four layer bandages or when treated with short stretch bandages?"

A proposal to provide a comprehensive family life education program for midlife and older adults.

An overview of the phenomenon of abusing the elderly.

Discusses age discrimination in the workplace, a common issue that affects workers in the United States.

A case study that discusses how a 67 year old man can be able to stay home after suffering from a stroke.

An analysis of the evidence supporting a walking regimen for elderly patients with dementia.

A look at the problem of depression in elderly people.

A look at the issues concerning the lack of qualified doctors in the United States.

An overview of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for Lewy body dementia.

Discusses legislative care option recommendations for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

A discussion on normal and pathological sensory loss in the elderly and its treatment.

The paper is a study of stereotypes attached to old age and attempts to show that stereotypes are not always correct or justified.

An overview of the dangers of polypharmacy in the elderly population.

Discusses culturally sensitive nursing in elder care.

An exploration of the psychosocial and physical benefits of exercise in the elderly.

A look at the psychology theories on the stages of human development.

An examination of the development of pain management in modern medicine.

A proposal to study the needs of babyboomers' requirements for retirement.

A research paper examining elder abuse and its correlation to premature death in their population.

The paper is a proposal to manufacture a fashionable walker for older men and women.

This paper considers the potential of marketing to older women.

This paper discusses aging and reorganization of the human brain throughout life.

Presents guidelines for managing Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common form of dementia among the elderly.

This paper studies an exercise/mobility program for patients as a means to offer improved nursing care.

An outline of dementia-specific training for professionals.

A discussion on life expectancy.

An outline of the history of hospices and a description of the methods used by them in caring for terminally ill patients.

A look at the definition and symptoms of elder abuse and what can be done to prevent it.

An overview of the technology of the future, known as nanotechnology.

An analysis of the culturally competent care offered by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

A review of the content of Mazen Bader and David S. McKinsey's article, "Viral Infections in the Elderly."

A look at two studies by Haque, et.al. and J.F.Briggs, K.I. Fitz and D.C. Riccio that used rats to gain knowledge pertaining to learning processes.

This paper explores drug and alcohol abuse among the older American population.

Discuses the implications and solutions for the problem of Canada's aging population.

Discuses extensively the effects of exercise, diet and medications on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

An analysis of the study "The Outcome of Anxiety Disorders in Older People at 6-year Follow-up Results from Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam" by J. Schuurman, H. Comija, A. Beekman, E. de Beurs, D. Deeg, P. Emmelkamp and R. van Dyak.

A research analysis to discover which tools healthcare organizations and practitioners may use to increase revenue streams while facing rising costs and an increasingly aging population relying on Medicare and Medicaid.

An examination of the history and role of the gerontological nurse practitioner (GNP) and a presentation of the writer's own reasons for wanting to become a GNP.

This paper examines studies on aging and identity and on the state of care transitions in Australia.

This paper researches palliative care nursing preparation for the psychological factors of patient, family and caregivers during the end-of-life period.

An analysis of the role of reactive oxygen species (or ROS), which includes oxygen free radicals (or OFRs), in the aging process.

An analysis of the factors that contribute to elderly people considering suicide and what can be done to prevent it.

This paper explores the relationship between dancers from a young age and the development of arthritis.

This paper explores the condition of dementia and its treatments.

An outline of Medicare, a publicly funded health insurance program in the US that gives health care coverage and access to those aged sixty-five and over.

This paper discusses factors that might lead to loss of identity during aging and looks at what practical support care workers can give during this life stage.

This paper discusses social care provision for the elderly and disabled.

A review of the purpose, method and conclusions of G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload."

A review of the purpose, method and conclusions of G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload."

A review of the purpose, method and conclusions of G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload."

A review of the purpose, method and conclusions of G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload."

Looks at the grandmother as the linchpin of the African-American family.

A report for the Scottish executive on the recommendation of the proposal to introduce means testing for the provision of personal care for elderly people in Scotland.

This paper explains the role of senior centers in promoting a long and healthy life.

A personal reflection of the positive and negative aspects of the writer's own aging process.

Looks at the detection and treatment of mental health problems associated with chronic kidney disease.

A look at the definition of ageism and who suffers from it.

This paper looks at the consequences of aging in current times, especially considering an ever increasing life expectancy age.

This paper looks at the impact of legislation regarding prescription drugs for the elderly in the United States.

This paper explores the relationship between ethnicity and elder abuse.

A review of the declining health care system in the United States of America.

An analysis of how non-governmental organizations and faith-based activities can combine to improve the quality of life of elderly residents in Northwestern Indiana.

A literature review investigating the role of nursing case management in the areas of quality of life and re-hospitalization.

Reviews Velma Wallis' book "Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival".

An interview with a social worker regarding her decision to start a private practice that specialized in gerontology.

A review of the treatment and specific needs of senior citizens and the elderly.

This paper discusses access to health care for the older adult.

This paper discusses the necessity to adapt to the increasing elderly population in order to meet specialized health care needs of geriatric individuals.

Looks at the connection between age discrimination and company downsizing.

This paper explores the role of the community health nurse in the prevention of falls in elderly patients.

This paper discusses the home healthcare industry in the U.S. market.

This paper looks at the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security pension that are relevant for Canadian workers.

An examination of the aging prison population in America.

A look at caring for the geriatric patient with particular chronic disorders.