Abstract This paper will define and examine the study of music therapy and its use with Alzheimer's patients. This paper will also examine several sources and their findings of the effects of music in reducing symptoms and changing dispositions of patients with dementia.
Abstract This ten-page paper presents a detailed discussion in the subject of physical strength training for senior citizens. The author takes the reader on a journey in we explore the many benefits of physical strength training and stamina as well as long term health benefits are discussed. Ways to build that strength are also discussed.
Abstract This paper discusses Euthanasia, and the effective ,medical ethics committees in nursing homes. The paper analyzes various views and is based upon reliable research. .
Abstract This paper includes a summary of the book, "Centenarians" by Walter M. Bortz, II, M.D. It discusses the main values of centenarians in American society, such as the desire to remain at home in old age. The physical and social conditions and needs of those interviewed in the book are discussed and related to the field of gerontology as a whole.
From the Paper "Walter M. Bortz, II, M.D. wrote in his foreword, "the first step to 100 is to believe" (qtd. in Adler vii). If what Bortz had to say is true, I would definitely fail to reach 100. I had never thought about my own aging past 30 and never considered what age I would like to try to achieve. This thinking changed after I came in contact with the wonderful centenarians in Lynn Peters Adler's non-fiction novel, Centenarians. The upclose and personal encounters she offers helped me to open my eyes to the issues faced by the elderly and to help me consider what I want my own experience with aging to be like."
Abstract This paper examines how in recent years, managed health care has flourished, particularly in relation to the elderly population. It shows how how, after the change in Medicare services from fee-based to managed care, senior citizens have seen a number of changes to their health care, both in terms of their options as patients and in the services received. It looks at how these changes impact the patients, their families, and the medical staff responsible for their current state of health. It also analyses how, with the extended use of advanced practice nurses, tighter ethical control, and more participation of health care providers, there is hope that the managed care system can still function as designed and how, if steps are taken to ensure quality and quantity of providers, the managed care system can lead to lower costs and better care for our elderly population.
From the Paper "By definition, managed care is as a combination of insurance and a health care delivery system. The goal of managed care is to organize all health care services received by a patient in order to maximize the benefits of those services, and to minimize their costs. By using a predetermined network of health care providers, the managed care system can avoid over inflated costs. In addition, by requiring prior approval from a primary care doctor for certain services, managed care also avoids unnecessary health related tests and other costs. Managed care plans use their own network of health care providers and a system of prior approval from a primary care doctor in order to achieve this goal."
Abstract This paper explains that one of the earliest evidences of technology benefiting the elderly was the advent of reading glasses. The author relates that improving vision at night is an important safety advancement; therefore, Cadillac has created a night vision program that provides additional information to what the eyes can see. The paper stresses that another possible technology for the future would be robots that can perform basic housework tasks.
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Introduction
Past
Present
Future
Conclusion
From the Paper "Another excellent technological invention from the past was the invention of the wheelchair. The wheelchair allows mobility. In the same way the aging process reduces the ability to see, it often reduces the ability to be mobile. Whether it is arthritis, a broken bone, or other physical problems, causing the inability to get around, a wheelchair can assist. Using a wheelchair allowed those who would otherwise have been bed bound to continue their lives. Past wheelchairs were large and bulky so the elderly who used them still had restrictions about where they could go."
Abstract This paper examines the demographic changes in Baltimore from 1980 to 2000, using both qualitative and quantitative methods for data analysis. Information was gathered on sex, age, family median income, race, poverty, level of education, families with SSI income, welfare recipients, and vacant housing.
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Data Collection
Data Analysis
Race
Gender
Age
Housing
Household Income
Poverty Status
Educational Attainment
Substance Abuse
Racial Segregation
Discussion and Conclusions
From the Paper "For the purposes of the study, race was compared by census tract on the basis of census data for the years 1980, 1990 and 2000. As displayed within Table 1, while comparing whites for 1980, 1990, and 2000, there was an ongoing decrease in the number of whites in the overall population. Within all other races, the population by race continued to increase slightly, with blacks showing the most ongoing growth. Within the other group, in 1990, there was a decrease in numbers; however, the other population almost doubled between 1980 and 2000 in spite of the 1990 decline."
Abstract Discusses the relevance of the discipline as the American population ages, changing age distribution in the U.S., namely, baby boomers, and the intellectual functioning of adults and current theories.
From the Paper "The purpose of this paper is to describe adult intellectual development as a field of discipline in the 21st century. The paper begins with an examination of the graying of ..."
Abstract Examines the relevance of adult intellectual development as a field of discipline for the 21st century, the graying of the American population, the impact of an aging population, models of adult development, and lifespan developmental psychology and changes.
From the Paper "DESCRIPTION OF ADULT INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to describe adult intellectual development as a field of discipline in the 21st century. The paper begins with an examination of the graying of..."
Abstract Discusses differences in aggressive behavior, including types of aggression, triggers, behaviors, etc. Examines the occurrence of aggressive behavior in older populations of psychiatric patients.
From the Paper "Berkowtiz (1992) defines aggression as any form of behavior directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment. Berkowitz ..."
Abstract The paper discusses how the relationship of spirituality to aging is not a new idea and how society, as a whole, has been thinking about spirituality and its effects on aging since the first recording of religious history. It examines how the effects of spirituality on the elderly population have been shown to be positive, long-lasting, and generally beneficial to all who are preparing for their final days. In particular, it looks at how most religions include references in texts that point to late life as an honorable phase that presents distinct opportunities for spiritual growth, from the Sheikh in Islam to the Rebbe in Hassidic Judaism. It demonstrates how each religion describes a set of practices that leads to eventual spiritualism.
From the Paper "For example, in the Jewish faith, death is a part of the natural cycle. Death, like life, has meaning and is part of God's plan. Although life is valued above all else, death is an acceptable natural part of that life. In addition, the Jewish faith has a firm belief in an afterlife, where those who have lived a worthy life will be rewarded . Another example is that of the Catholic faith. The Catholic faith is in Jesus Christ as a savior. Through the saving death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Catholics are able to face the reality of death with a serenity that the spirituality holds. In both of these examples, death is not feared, but exalted, leading to a more positive outlook on aging."
Abstract An examination of interest rate assumptions for the purpose of reporting pensions. The writer explores the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's generally accepted counting principles. The writer then discusses what happens to various pension accounts when the interest rate assumptions change downward and upward.
From the Paper "As the nation watched in horror, Enron went down in flames, and in the process took millions of dollars of pension plans with it. People across the nation lost money as Enron's demise had a ripple effect on the economy and other companies throughout America. It caused individuals to take a closer look at the way their pensions were being handled and it provided a reminder that it is important to have checks and balances in place. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is in place to manage pension plans. It manages more than 30,000 of them at any given time."
Tags: money, manager, bank, savings, enron, fiscal, regulation, banking
Abstract This paper examines all the marketing angles in order to promote a unique housing community in Maryland. The focus of the housing community would be sports-oriented active seniors, with an emphasis on equine sports. The writer discusses the target market and describes the competing communities in the area. The strengths and weakness of the proposal are examined, and an analysis of the proposed community is provided.
From the Paper "This 14-acre site one mile from historic Annapolis is near the mouth of the Severn River and overlooks the Chesapeake Bay and the spectacular Bay Bridge. This is a community of 147 multi-family units within two six-story, elevator-access buildings. There's a three-level clubhouse and two-story health-care center; the health center offers residents a variety of flexible health care plans. Ownership is through a cooperative, in which residents will cooperatively own the land, buildings, health-care center, fishing and crabbing piers. The intention was to offer residents home ownership with no maintenance and upkeep hassles. One-bedroom co-op apartment homes begin at $366,500. Monthly fees begin at $1,576 and include maintenance inside each home, utilities, parking, storage areas, real estate taxes and insurance on the buildings. Also included are weekly housekeeping and linen service, scheduled transportation to local shopping and events, emergency call system monitored 24/7, daily security check, concierge, dietary consultations, one meal each day, basic cable service and fitness, nutrition and wellness services. Fee-based services include water taxi, limousine, private catering, extra meals, dry cleaning pickup and delivery and guest meals. In addition to the clubhouse, the community also features a private dining room available for personal entertaining, a convenience shop and guest suites. It also offers a computer-equipped library, woodworking shop, arts-and-crafts studio, billiard/card room, beauty and barbershops and a bank."
Abstract This paper looks at one of the most debilitating of the illnesses that are associated with the aging process, Alzheimer's disease, which affects memory, cognition, and behavior. It provides a comprehensive and scholarly overview of Alzheimer's disease, its etiology and incidence, typical treatments and overall prognosis. A review of new research into Alzheimer's causes and treatments is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
From the Paper "The etiology of Alzheimer's disease can be conceptualized as being a developmental reversal of a child becoming an adult. "The Alzheimer's patient moves in an opposite trajectory from the infant who acquires increasingly complex skills and capacities over time; instead, the person with Alzheimer's loses skills and capacities as memory fails to support the array of adult activities" (Martinson & Muwaswes, 1993, p. 229). According to Maurish and Moses (1997), it was assumed by researchers until fairly recent times that certain mental disorders had an organic basis, whereas others were described as functional; here, the term functional was conservatively defined as having no known organic basis."
Tags: acid, aging, amino, dementia, disorder, elderly, hormone, security, social
