Aging papers

A sociological analysis including gender bias, role restrictions, caregiving stereotype, economics and relationships.

Assesses the factors contributing to the under-utilization of social, health and other types of public centers meant to assist the elderly with their problems.

Presents effects of aging on the brain, discussing neural loss, neural shrinkage and structural and chemical changes that take place.

Reviews 10 scholarly articles on menopause treatment.

Compares pension plans, advantages and disadvantages, as well as employee and employer views.

Discusses sexism, racism, anti-gay bias and ageism.

Describes nursing home operations and examines structure, power, labor, staffing, daily life, socialization and expectations.

A critical review of the work on major aging issues and the impact on future health care policy.

A look at the definitions, causes (ageism, physical problems, sexuality, isolation) and treatment.

This paper discusses geriatric nutrition, age-related changes and dietary needs: Adequate intake, proteins, carbohydrates, fats/lipids, vitamins/minerals, water/fiber and diabetics.

This paper examines selected demographic and marketing information on the elderly population in the United States: Income, assets, population and spending. Tables.

This paper discusses Alzheimer's Disease: History, incidence, diagnosis, sysptoms, cause, caring for patient and the future outlook.

This paper examines the implications in the workplace of the need for child daycare and elder care requirements.

This paper examines osteoporosis: Causes and effects, definition, prevention and treatment and research.

This paper reviews the literature on conceptual and research problems of ethnicity and aging studies.

This paper is an overview of the phenomenon of suicide among the elderly: Statistics, demographics, special problems of aged, social aspects, ageism and poverty.

This paper discusses Medicare: Its establishment, provisions and funding and shortcomings of this federal health care program for citizens 65 and older.

This paper written in 1991 forecasted changes in work-force through year 2000: Gender issues, pay, minorities, service jobs, legal issues and management.

This paper is a research proposal to determine if educational variables affect caregivers' treatment of elderly.

This paper discusses euthanasia: Medical, moral, religious and legal aspects and the need for better care of the aged.

This paper summarizes the social and economic problems of elderly minorities and critically examines their public assistance policies: Income, jobs, basic necessities, housing, welfare, homelessness, medical issues and education.

Original research study in which independent t-tests were conducted to determine whether five separate measures of memory ability varied as a function of age.

An overview of the problem focusing on economic, social, medical and technical aspects. Highlighting an outline for political intervention.

Discusses theories of aging, physical & mental deterioration, health services, depression, memory, confusion, long-term care, nursing homes & alternatives.

Examines alternative to institutional care, focusing on long-term care for chronically ill patients. Discusses health needs & costs, population affected, laws and government involvement.

Discusses the congressional reforms of Social Security Program. Gives a background of OASDI crisis, need for reform, institutions & individuals affected, available alternatives and implementation.

Examines this senility-like ailment primarily affecting elderly looking at the causes, incidence, symptoms, effects & treatment.

Examines the causes, age group most vulnerable, types of abuse, social & economic aspects, nursing homes, home care and recommendations.

Final stage of life as defined & analyzed by psychologist in context of his theories of life cycle & ego development. Examines biological, psychic & communal aspects; crises; integrity v. despair and retirement.

This paper reviews the problem of alcoholism in the elderly and discusses behavioral treatments: Demographics, types, causes and effects, nutrition, suicide, denial, group therapy and the role of family.

This paper discusses diet and its relation to health problems among the elderly and stresses life-long importance of nutrition.

This is a detailed research paper discussing depression and widowhood in elderly adults.

An evaluation of the effects of societal and individual stereotypes toward aging.

This paper is a descriptive essay discussing the author's professional and personal growth.

A study of the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and congestive heart failure.

This paper presents a critical analysis of the poem "Pigeon Woman" by May Swenson.

Examining the many living options available to the elderly and their diverse nature.

An examination of the evolution of the European Community's policies and laws covering health and care, social services and human rights. Includes politics, economics, examples, insurance, long-term care and more.

An examination of privacy, terminal illness, human rights, living wills, medicare, the roles of the social worker and family, autonomy, life support and right to die; focusing on home health care.

The definition, causes, theories, detection, diagnosis, treatments of physical and psychological symptoms and last stage.

An examination of the 1985 film on the experience of aging, in context of issues of disengagement, activism and modernization.

Examines the disease's victims' treatment needs, therapy goals and protocols, equipment and caregiving team.

Examines the reasons for Congress' 1997 imposition of caps for outpatient rehabilitation services and pressures for repeal.

Examines history, problems, funding, proposed reforms, benefits, taxation, investments and individual plans.

Defines and examines traditional pedagogical and more self-directed andragogical methods in leisure education, effectiveness, applicability and the centrality of an older adult's attitude to learning.

Examines the theme, meaning and ideas in this essay on time and aging, using the circus as a metaphor.

Reviews this work on dehumanizing aspects of nursing home care.

Examines decision to retire & effects on retiree's social roles & status, psychological well-being & physical health, marital & family relations, economics & govt. funding and gender differences.

Dangers of osteoporosis & need for calcium & good nutrition.

Examines role of therapy in long-term care, services, goals, funding, setting, regulation & administration and future.

Examines social, economic, medical, political & ethical aspects of the shift in funding from tax-supported plan (Medicaid) to managed care companies.

Examining the prevalence, symptoms & characteristics of this phenomenon. Looking at the history, research, risk factors and psychosocial & medical treatment.

How elderly cope with HIV/AIDS & other stressors. Looks at their special needs, physical & psychological aspects. Includes a chart.

Examines care of aged by relatives and the significance of such an arrangement. The stress factor is discussed as well as the issues of generational conflict & role reversal. It look at the impact on family, the needs for social support and the role of n

Definition & diagnosis of anxiety, depression, alcoholism and abuse of medication. Looking at conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's.

Incidence, assessment & diagnosis, effects, treatment, causes, special needs of elderly.

History, evolving mission, membership, publications, organization, advocacy activities and effectiveness.

Examines special needs of aged & preventive medicine as cost-effective treatment for arthritis, osteoporosis, breast cancer, depression and diabetes.

Pros & cons of using IRAs as supplement to Social Security & means of ensuring system's solvency.

Age-related bone disease. Looking at types, causes, effects, treatment and counseling.

Examines the effects on the surviving spouse (depression, suicide), special problems of the aged, Alzheimer's, stages of dying and interviews with survivors.

Economic, social & medical advantages over institutional care, emphasizing role of nurses & multi-disciplnary team approach.

Dietary needs, deficiencies & disease, fiber, protein, vitamins, melatonin, Radicals Tea.

Theories (social learning, life-stage, cognitive), adaptation, biology, research methods, ageism, special problems.

Special health problems & need for medical assessment of older women living alone.

Examines operations, strategies & investment potential of Multicare Companies, Living Centers of Americans & Genesis Health. Chart.

Examination of the history of elderly care & its impact on the elderly, their families, & professional care providers. Reviews current developments & possible future directions.

Growth of aging population and geographical distribution. Also discusses impact of health problems, elder-care industry, Medicare.

Damage to brain cells caused by neurodegenerative disorder. Symptoms, diagnosis, progression of disease, theories re: causes, treatment, identifying risk factors.

Discusses stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against older employees (40+). 1967 Age Discrimination Employment Act; recent ADEA lawsuits; theoretical issues; suggested solutions.

Discusses low status in industrialized nations such as U.S. Disengagement theory, activity theory. Compares U.S. to Ireland in terms of social services.

Discusses the disorder and how AD sufferers and their families are treated by medical community. Coping skills and support systems of family caregivers; care in health care facilities. Suggestions re: improving current systems.

A paper which shows the public's changing perspective of aging.

A discussion of the theme of death in the novels "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov and "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller.

An examination of population surge and its influence on the economy.

An insight into growing old and how the elderly are perceived.

A discussion of the increase of alcohol abuse in the senior population.

A paper on group cognitive-behavioral therapy with agitated elderly patients who have difficulties relating to others.

An introduction to Alzheimer's Disease - a common form of dementia among older people.

A discussion on the ethical responsibility of the elder generations to ensure that every individual of the forthcoming generation is enlightened to help make the world a better place in future.

A study into the need for long-term health care for the elderly in the U.S.

A middle aged woman's view on aging.

An analysis of the book "Old Friends" by Tracy Kidder which examines the way old age is viewed in America.

This paper looks at depression in the elderly which is often undiagnosed and therefore untreated.

A comparison of successful and healthy aging as opposed to unsuccessful and unpleasant aging.

An analysis of this disease, its causes, effects and treatment.

A critical look at this essay by David Foster Wallace and the author's care-free attitude to life and aging.

This paper examines the problems that face elderly Americans in today's society.

The following paper discusses the way in which elderly people are humiliated by the society in which they raised.

The following paper discusses the way in which elderly people are humiliated by the society in which they raised.

A look at the communication process with the elderly.

An analysis of retirement plans and government policies regarding funding and social welfare.

A scientific paper on Alzheimer's disease. A discussion of the disease and an in depth look at its causes.

An in-depth look at the effects of Alzheimer's Disease on the patients and the expected roles to be played by their care takers.

A look at the degree to which people with Alzheimer's Disease exhibit depressive symptoms, according to studies.

An in-depth look at the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social development of a woman in late adulthood, as observed through an interview.

A look at a human's physical, cognitive, and psycho-social development through each of the four stages of development.