Aging papers

A financial and legal aging plan for an adult nearing retirement age.

An overview of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline in the elderly.

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.

Addresses the impact that demographic changes have on the nursing profession.

A discussion of one of the major theories of aging, known as the Genetic Control Theory of Aging.

This paper discusses a new generation of drugs for Alzheimer's disease.

An essay examining the problem of age discrimination as it applies to the faculty of higher learning institutions.

This paper discusses the viability of the Long-term care insurance product offering by Prudential Insurance Company.

This paper explores the issues of aging of America.

This paper examines the history of living wills.

This paper examines treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

This paper explains that a high proportion of America's elderly live in poverty.

This paper discusses problem of elder abuse in the United States.

A psychosocial examination of stages of life.

A comparison of two research papers on gerontology.

A discussion of special interest groups that advocate for senior citizens.

An account of the issues related to providing affordable and/or low-cost senior housing.

A discussion of the effects of aging on memory loss.

A discussion of elder abuse in the U.S.

A discussion of Erik Erikson's life cycle stage development theory.

A discussion of the effect of homelessness on life-span.

Examines the problem of financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly.

Looks at the management of nursing homes and the federal and state regulations.

A summary of a research paper on the effects of the staffing mix on patient care in nursing homes.

Develops a proposal for the investigation of the functionally impaired elderly in institutional caregiving environments.

An analysis of three aspects of aging - feeding tubes, euthanasia and the over-powerful nursing home management.

Reviews the progress of Alzheimer's disease through progressive stages.

A research proposal dealing with issues of effective discharge planning for patients that have suffered congestive heart failure.

A discussion on the general welfare of the aged.

A discussion on bereavement focusing on people in their late adulthood.

An analysis of the use of music therapy in the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease/dementia.

A look at the need to reassess policies regarding the vision of elderly drivers.

An overview of the causes and treatment of different types of dementia.

This paper discusses extensively Alzheimer's Disease and its legal implications.

Applies a theory of self-care on the characters in this movie.

This paper examines the topic of immigration, while focusing primarily on the difficulties encountered by the elderly that immigrate to America.

Questions whether educational activities lead to wellness in older adults in alternative care facilities.

This paper is a medical case of a 66 year old male, referred for home care evaluation due to poly-pharmacy and multiple medical conditions with poor control.

This paper discusses the American cultural bias that favors youth and denigrates aging.

A thorough discussion of coronary heart disease risk factors among the elderly.

A research-based analysis of the relationships between siblings.

An overview of the debilitating illness known as dementia, its symptoms, diagnosis and different types.

This paper reviews scientific and psychosocial research on the prevention and effects of presbyacusis.

This paper discusses the phenomena of aging especially its commercialization.

A study and explanation of what influences the choices of food for the elderly in the UK.

This two part in-depth report details the expected challenges and opportunities of growing old, as well as psychiatric and cognitive illnesses in the elderly.

This paper examines scientific and psychosocial research about the prevention and effect of presbyacusis, old age onset hearing loss.

This paper takes a close look at the United States healthcare system and what the author believes are innovative ways to address the rise in elderly care.

An examination of legal, moral and medical issues involved in euthanasia.

A comprehensive scientific description of postmenopausal osteoporosis, its physiological causes and current available treatments.

This paper explores the ongoing battles between the health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and the traditional hospitals.

A look at the interactional dynamics between professional healthcare providers and the receivers of the care.

This essay summarizes in the debates between population "pessimists" and "optimists" over the last 200 years, including the main causes and consequences of population growth in Asia and Africa over the last 500 years.

An overview of the bone disease, osteoporosis and its effects on the elderly.

A discussion of the problems that elderly people face everyday in America.

A paper discussing the future of Medicare in relation to the increasing costs of Medicare in the healthcare system.

A discussion about problems surrounding Alzheimer's disease.

A report looking at the client population of those who have Alzheimer's disease.

A discussion of the lack of information available on Relocation Stress Syndrome.

This paper is a literature review of peer-review journals and professional publications to explore the impact of the aging baby boomers on the future healthcare system.

A look at coexisting depression and dementia treatment approaches for the elderly.

Explores the difficulties of treating and caring for someone suffering from dementia combined with alcohol or substance abuse.

A report focusing on the problem of age discrimination in the workplace and what can be done about it.

This paper discusses two U.S. government-sponsored health care programs: Medicare and Medicaid.

A look at the common issues and concerns of the aging population regarding the topic of sexuality.

Examines women's attitudes towards aging in America.

A discussion about osteoporosis - pathology, symptoms and treatment.

This essay discusses the poem "Ulysses" by Lord Alfred Tennyson and the main character's view in old age.

A proposal to find a course of action and ultimate solution to the growing problem of elderly drivers on America's streets and highways.

A discussion on the use of restraints in both medical and psychiatric patients.

A research paper looking at three different ranges of the aging process.

This paper describes the challenging behavior of persons with dementia.

This is a research paper that looks at the availability of AIDS/HIV programs in rural areas versus those available in urban areas.

A paper looking at the cancer care and prevention options for the elderly in America.

A review of the book, "Tuesdays With Morrie", by Mitch Albom.

Describes the effects that aging can have on the cognitive functions of the brain.

A critical examination of cognitive decline in late adulthood.

This paper discusses dementia, a chronic and usually progressive deterioration of mental abilities and intellectual capacity due to changes in the brain such as widespread loss of nerve cells and the shrinkage of brain tissue.

A discussion of the reasons why Japanese generally live longer than Americans.

A look at the problem of osteoporosis, a debilitating bone disease.

An examination of factors involved in choosing suitable caregiving arrangements for one's elderly parents.

Argues that America must ensure that programs to provide pneumococcal and influenza vaccination to the elderly are implemented to assure long-term health for senior citizens and the American health care system.

An analysis of the future of pension plans in the United States.

An analysis of a social work internship experience with Alzheimer patients.

An understanding of loss and grief caused by the death of an aged parent and its effects on adult children past middle age.

This paper discusses that government and private investigations reveal that nursing home residents nationwide are often succumbed to death or serious injury because of neglect in the nursing homes.

Book review of Michael Ignatieff's fictional story about dementia and aging.

An analysis of the emerging problem of abuse of the elderly and caregiver stress.

An in-depth look at the new reforms put out by the Labour Party concerning pension plans for the elderly.

A look at whether there is a correlation between age and job satisfaction.

A discussion of the issue of long-term health care.

A systemic perspective of the family life cycle's final stages.

An examination of contemporary emotional problems facing caregivers for the elderly.

A thorough overview of Alzheimer's disease.

This paper discusses group therapy, specifically within the context of the elderly, over the age of sixty-five.

This paper discusses Alzheimer's disease and dementias, neurological disorders involving problems with memory and thinking, which affect emotional, social and physical functioning.

This paper discusses cultural issues in end-of-life care.

An examination of how an aging population in America affects the social and welfare systems.

Examines age discrimination as a form of unfair treatment in the American workforce.

This paper discusses the need to examine the physical and psychological health of drivers over the age of sixty-five to ensure their and other person's safety.