Occupational Justice and Aging in Nursing Facilities

Paper Summary:

This paper first discusses occupational justice and defines it as giving equal opportunities and resources to enable people to pursue meaningful occupations. The paper then gives a brief overview of the elderly in nursing homes and gives corresponding statistical data. Next, the paper discusses data conducted on occupational therapy and examines how it benefits and improves the lives of the elderly in nursing homes.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Occupational Justice
Elderly in Nursing Facility
Occupational Therapy
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Statistical reports in 1995 revealed that at least 4% of the population aged 65 years and above stayed in nursing facilities (Meiner & Lueckenotte, 2005). However, the quality of life of the elderly in nursing homes varies widely. While accounts of kind, compassionate care are common, there are also reports of inhumane, insensitive treatment of inmates, as well as incidents of physical and mental abuse. Paradoxically, the kind of environment in nursing homes where everything is taken care of for the elderly inmates can be counterproductive. The elderly inmates tend to lose control of their lives and their activity level and psychological well-being decreases (Hess & Markson, 1990.)"

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• AHRQ (2002). Managing Osteoarthritis. Retrieved April 8, 2009 from, http://www.ahrq.gov/research/osteoria/osteoria.htm
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• Meiner, S & Lueckenotte, A.G (2005). Gerontologic nursing. Edition: 3

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