Aging papers

A case study, which uses rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) in treating the elderly.

A look at the health benefits of calcium and vitamin D with a focus on osteoporosis.

This paper looks at the importance and urgency of programs and attention to the issue of adult social care.

A commentary on the reasons why so many women, particularly in their mature years are seeking employment today.

An analysis of an interview with the author's aging client.

A literature analysis of Orem's model of self-care as it relates to nursing in the elderly.

A review of a journal article that modeled the theory of planned behavior and used an experiment related exercise to show the facets of the theory.

This paper identifies the issues in palliative care for geriatric patients.

A literature review discussing the use of restraints to prevent falls in elderly patients in nursing homes.

A look at the subject of elderly abuse in Western society in general. and in Canada in particular.

This paper discusses the problem of social isolation among Canadian senior immigrants.

This paper discusses planning for the factors that influence a successful retirement period of life.

An overview of the problem of elder abuse in the United States and what can be done to prevent it.

A discussion of the possible causes for short-term memory loss in old age.

An assessment of an elderly patient suffering from constipation, incontinence, and urinary tract infection, and a proposed plan of care.

This paper discusses quality of life issues that support Canadian patients with terminal disease through a review of five articles on the topic.

A case study which assesses a particular elderly patient's health problems and suggest an appropriate plan of care involving better nutrition.

This paper discusses how an aging America creates economic, labor market, health and demographic trends that have serious long-term implications.

This paper analyzes the social context of death in "Death: The Final Stages of Growth" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.

A literature review analyzing whether smoking is detrimental to the mental health of elderly patients, or not.

A study of the biological, social, emotional, cultural and environmental factors affecting sexual dysfunction in the elderly.

A discussion of the issue of urinary incontinence and ways to implement the disorder's most effective medical intervention, prompted voiding.

This paper explores elder abuse and its implications for nursing.

This paper discuses health promotion and health teaching strategies for obesity and older people.

An analysis of the risk factors, assessment principles and possible interventions for malnutrition in the elderly.

This paper discusses the transitions of care in Canada for older hospitalized immigrant women with chronic pain.

This paper outlines a program that would effectively manage chronic pain and improve functional health outcomes in older adults.

This paper describes and analyzes Dr. David Snowdon's book "Aging with Grace: What the Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives"

This paper discusses the nursing shortage in Ontario and how it creates challenges related to the baby boomer generation.

An analysis of the causes of sleep disorders, particularly insomnia, in the elderly.

An analysis of how the increase in the number of older adults in prison in the US affects the criminal justice system.

This paper discuses elder abuse, which is considered one of the fastest growing areas of serious concern for the elderly.

This paper discuses the need for physicians to assess the driving abilities of older adults.

This paper is a research proposal to study the effects of transportation on mobility of older adults.

This paper discuses current barriers and possible solutions to public transportation for older adults in the US.

This paper discusses the issue of abuse of the elderly population and presents an action plan for increasing awareness of the problem.

A discussion of the emotional and symbolic value of a family heirloom.

A review of two articles regarding the role of psychiatric nurses in the diagnosis and treatment of elderly psychiatric patients.

An examination of the psychology of aging with reference to models of selection, optimization and compensation (SOC).

An analysis of nursing implications for peripheral vascular disease.

This paper explores the inclusion of older adults in higher education.

An analysis of the risk assessment procedures, management and prevention strategies for pressure ulcers.

This paper explores the changing demographics within education.

This paper describes four common, yet unfair, stereotypes in today's society.

An analysis of the nurse's role in assessment and prevention of elder abuse.

A discussion on whether or not the implications of nursing pediatric patients recovering from transplant therapy differ from the implications of nursing adult and/or geriatric patients.

This paper explores the issue of age discrimination in business today.

A review of the results and implications of the article "Effectiveness of Hip Protectors for Preventing Hip Fractures in Elderly People: Systematic Review" by Martyn Parker, William Gillespie and Lesley Gillespie.

Compares the social and physical development of adolescents to senior adults.

An analysis of a workshop relating to overcoming communication barriers with inpatient geriatric mental health patients.

An analysis of the article "Life Situations of Elderly People with Heart Disease: The Impact of Self-Efficacy on Self-Care", by Salamah, Wahl and Abriam-Yago.

This paper explores America's aging workforce and and how it affects employers.

This paper discusses suicide rates, focusing mainly on adolescents and on the elderly.

A discussion and analysis of Dr. Monique I Sellas' research article "Elderly Abuse".

This paper compares the historic role of African-American grandmothers and their contemporary role as sole parent for their grandchildren.

A look at how the reduction of available Medicare funds will impact Medicare stakeholders.

This paper discusses nursing ethics as related to life-threatening illnesses and death.

A literature review of issues related to dignity and privacy in the care of elderly patients.

This paper studies the association between past vegetable consumption and cognitive performance.

This paper provides a case study of a 72 year old female.

This paper examines the pros and cons of nursing home care versus assisted living care for the elderly.

An analysis of the article, "Sexuality in Older Adults: A Deconstructionist Perspective" by Beverly Huffstetler.

This paper discusses why patients should be able to control when and how they die.

A discussion regarding stereotypes, focusing on old age and homosexuality.

An in-depth discussion of the rising health and medical costs of the elderly population in the US.

This paper discusses creating stimulating environments for the elderly in nursing homes.

This paper discusses the dangers of smoking and the methods available to help the elderly to quit smoking.

An analysis of the need for improved workplace ergonomics now that the general population is aging.

This paper discusses Alzheimer's disease by using a case study approach, which emphasizes pharmacology.

An analysis of the severity of depression in the elderly and how it can be prevented.

A discussion of the tax credit bill designed to encourage the employment of older workers.

A comparison of the old generation-new generation relationships in "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera and the film "Sugar Cane Alley," written and directed by Euzhan Palcy.

An overview of the causes and types of elder abuse in nursing homes.

This paper looks at the topic of under-staffing, focusing on nursing homes.

An analysis of the continuing development of humans through adulthood and particularly middle-age, as described in "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion.

A case study presenting the experiences and role of the writer as a critical care nurse.

A discussion regarding the negative impact of air pollution on health.

A review of Relastin Skin Revitalizer, an anti-aging product currently on the market.

An analysis of how personality traits effect the treatment of depression in the elderly.

This paper looks at the trend toward working after retirement and some of the obstacles encountered in this trend.

This paper examines the difficulties facing the elderly population today.

A gender-based perspective of reactions to and the effect of widowhood.

An analysis of the changes to emotional and physical intimacy experienced by men and women as they age.

This paper discusses end of life (EOL) care programs in the healthcare sector in the United States.

A review of Letty Cottin Pogrebin's "Getting Over Getting Older: An Intimate Journey."

This paper presents information about osteoporosis, including its causes and treatments.

A review of the movie 'Grumpier Old Men', focusing primarily on issues relating to Alzheimer's disease.

This paper explores the efficiency of the drug Aricept in slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

This paper presents a discussion about the use of feeding tubes at the end of life.

This paper discusses the need for restrictions for young and elderly drivers.

A discussion on the isolation from community and family that is often experienced by the elderly.

A discussion on the effect of natural disasters on the elderly.

This paper discusses the psychological and emotional stress experienced by older adults as a result of natural disasters.

This paper examines the suicide and depression rate of elderly individuals today and explores what can be done to lower these rates.

A discussion regarding the role of the pharmaceutical lobby in the passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act.

This paper examines the different options available to Americans for saving for retirement.

This paper presents a detailed examination of an age discrimination case.

This paper describes the use of music therapy with Alzheimer's patients.