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Results 301 - 315 of 693 » AgingA look at nursing care in nursing homes for the elderly. 2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 25 sources, 2002, $ 106.95 Essay (General) # 35604 | details |
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This paper examines the provision of free nursing care to residents in nursing homes.
A look at the effects of aging and the quality of life of the elderly. 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 35.95 Essay (General) # 36089 | details |
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This paper describes the factors associated with aging and the quality of life.
Tags: aging, of, life
A study of the relationship between exercise and osteoporosis. 1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 11 sources, 2002, $ 62.95 Essay (General) # 36468 | details |
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An analysis of the relation between osteoporosis and exercise and the effect of the latter in reducing the former.
Tags: osteoporosis, exercise
A study of the physical and emotional changes experienced by the elderly. 1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 62.95 Essay (General) # 36788 | details |
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A paper on the physical and emotional changes in the elderly and how they may be dealt with. The paper explores how depression is a prevalent mental health problem among older persons living both in the community and in nursing homes.
Tags: elderly, physical, emotional
A case control study of the risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease. 3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 15 sources, 2002, $ 142.95 Essay (General) # 36976 | details |
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This is an epidemiological research paper on the "Case Control Study of Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease". It discusses the background of this disease, study design, survey instrument, risk factor involved, statistical analysis and potential biased information about this disease. This paper briefly reviews biological evidence suggesting that alcohol use may be associated with this disease. It also focuses on the evidence from epidemiological studies that link people's consumption of alcohol to whether they develop Alzheimer Disease, considers the influence of tobacco use on the relationship between alcohol use and Alzheimer's Disease, and examines the epidemiological evidence of the connection between alcohol consumption and types of cognitive impairment other than Alzheimer's disease.
Tags: alzheimer's, risk, factors
A study of managed care facilities and how they can benefit the patients being cared for. 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 89.95 Essay (General) # 36990 | details |
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This is an investigative report on the effects of managed care on the quality of health care. Managed care is a belief that a health care system should work to keep people healthy. However, when people are sick or injured, the health care plan should work to assure the right treatment in the right setting by the right person. There are various forms of managed care.
Tags: managed, care, quality
This paper examines and analyzes aging in America. 2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, 2002, $ 80.95 Essay (General) # 37086 | details |
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This paper examines and analyzes aging in America in terms of whether it is a blessing or a burden.
Tags: AGING / ISSUES (ECONOMICS, POPULATION, HEALTH CONCERNS, ILLNESS), aging america
This paper is a discussion of the main argument against families providing for their own 2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 15 sources, 2002, $ 80.95 Essay (General) # 37096 | details |
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This paper is a discussion of the main argument against families providing for their own. Elder abuse is a serious problem with two sides since the health of the older person and the health of the caregiver are affected.
Tags: SOCIOLOGY / ISSUES IN SOCIETY, families provide own
This paper contains an "elder tale" composed by the author, based on the work described in Allan Chinen's "In the Ever After". 1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 71.95
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This paper presents an original "elder tale" and than analyzes the tale. The author highlights the importance of solitude in the 'elder' stage of life and the symbolism of butterflies in the 'fairy tale' at the beginning of the paper. The paper deals with the Jungian archetype of the Hermit, an important facet of elders' lives and their perception in culture. 8 pgs.
This paper describes a few of the important legal documents that can be relied on for ensuring protection of estate and long-term care for aging individuals. 650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 26.95 Essay (General) # 37836 | details |
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This paper discusses court-appointed authorities (Conservators) and Advance Directives (such as Power of Attorney, Living Will) that can prevent competency hearings from taking place.
This paper discusses problems with nursing home care. 5,400 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 13 sources, 2002, $ 196.95 Essay (General) # 37940 | details |
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This paper discusses three major problems with nursing homes today: gross understaffing, a dim view of the elderly in American society, and the burdensome nature of Medicare paperwork and cost-cutting efforts. The author proposes alternative care including adult day care centers and skilled nursing house calls. The paper explores reintegrating the elderly into our families and communities.
A discussion of middle aged children looking after their elderly parents. 2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, 2002, $ 80.95 Essay (General) # 38097 | details |
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This paper discusses middle-aged people taking care of their elderly parents. It argues that the government must fund home care to avoid a crisis in elderly care.
Examines whether aging is considered a threat to masculinity. 1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, 2002, $ 62.95 Essay (General) # 39324 | details |
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This paper examines the process of aging for both sexes. Different side effects of aging are discussed and how the body reacts to some of these. Studies are shown to investigate the issue of sex and aging.
An overview of options of long term-care for the elderly including medical insurance. 1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 62.95 Essay (General) # 40811 | details |
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This paper looks at long-term care of the elderly in its many forms, but mainly in nursing homes. This paper will also highlight insurance coverages for long-term care and what Americans can expect from Medicare and Medicaid now and in the future.
Investigates the link between adult development and women's aging, using a woman in her sixties as a case study. 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, 2002, $ 89.95
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This paper refers to the information gathered in a recent Life History Span survey interview with a sixty-two year old woman. This analysis will consider the gender differences that characterize personality development. This interview is explored as a potentially conflicted interaction of integrity and introversion looking at Erikson for support.
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