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A Cure For Alzheimer's Disease, 2009.
An argument against political opposition to stem cell research so a cure can be discovered for Alzheimer's disease.
1,037 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper contends that Alzheimer's disease is quickly becoming a national health and social crisis by virtue of the increasing age of the population. The paper focuses on embryonic stem cell research that is the most likely avenue of research into an effective cure, but relates that political opposition has limited scientists in this avenue. The paper argues for common sense to prevail and help millions of patients and their families.
Outline:
Introduction
Thesis Statement
Alzheimer's - A Twenty-First Century American Health and Social Crisis
Controversy Over a Likely Approach to Effective Treatment
Conclusion
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"Alzheimer's disease is one form of age-related dementia, previously more often referred to collectively as senile dementia. It is characterized by gradually increasing mental deterioration and corresponding loss of memory, cognition, judgment, and of the ability to communicate. The disease is named for the German physician who first discovered it in 1906 by identifying abnormal amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain tissues. Today, modern imaging technology is used to diagnose these characteristic brain changes that are associated with Alzheimer's (NIA 2006)."
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Elder Care, 2009.
An exploration of the signs, symptoms and instances of abuse in the elderly population in need of care.
4,263 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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The paper discusses the range of diseases and debilitating conditions that cause an elderly relative to need care and refers to studies that demonstrate that the best solution to elder care is family members. The paper then reveals the signs of neglect or abuse of an elderly individual and highlights the significant role of human resource personnel in organizations that provide long term, skilled nursing and home care services to elderly populations. A list of signs of financial, mental and physical abuse, as well as caregiver behaviors that should raise suspicion of abuse, is provided with the paper as well.
Outline:
Disease and Debilitation Warranting Elder Care
Elder Care and Abuse
Neglect and Abuse
Reporting Elder Abuse
Human Resources and Patient Care Management
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"The baby generation has begun the march into their silver years, their retirement years. These years in a person's life represent, too, the years when the body's betrayal of the mind, or vice versa, often result in an individual's inability to care his or her self during the post retirement years. These years have come to be referred to as the elder care years, because the care for the elderly often becomes the responsibility of the younger family members, children, or involves the institutionalization of loved ones. In either situation, the problems family members are faced with and the choices they must consider in resolving those problems concerning the care of their loved ones can be difficult and emotionally overwhelming. In some cases, taking care of an aging parent could mean the difference between giving up a career, and even moving to a different part of the country, or going "home" after years of being away."
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2009.
A look at alternative treatments for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
2,673 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses alternative therapies for Alzheimer's disease patients and analyzes if these treatments work better on their own or in conjunction with the more traditional therapies that are more generally used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Music, hand massages and a combination of both are looked at as therapies to treat the pain and mental confusion that Alzheimer disease patients often have. The paper also reviews literature and examines the different methods that are used in order to determine whether an elder that is suffering from Alzheimer's disease is in pain and if treatment for that pain is necessary.
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" Likewise, the effectiveness of the treatment must also be considered, because no treatment, regardless of how safe it actually is, will be worthwhile if it does not work for the patient. This is part of the reason that there are different medications available that all treat the same thing, since not all patients respond in the same way to the same medication. The same is true of alternative therapies for Alzheimer's disease and the way that people with Alzheimer's are treated for pain and other issues that elderly people often develop in conjunction with the disease. Both safety and effectiveness have to be very strongly considered to find the right treatment for the patient in question, instead of treating everyone with Alzheimer's disease in the same way."
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Department of Veterans Affairs, 2009.
An analysis of the Department of veterans Affairs using the fourteen forces of magnetism.
1,977 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the Department of Veterans Affairs using the "Fourteen Forces of Magnetism" developed by Bliss-Holtz, Winter, Scherer and Elaine as a guide to assessing whether the organization has structures in place to for recruitment, retention, and support of a qualified workforce and to support the professional practice of nursing. The paper presents an overview of the VA, its location, size and age as well as some unusual history of the organization. A discussion concerning the VA's image is followed by an analysis of its sub-unit configuration. A summary of the research and salient findings concerning whether the VA is in a solid position to recruit, retain, and support a qualified workforce and to support the professional practice of nursing are presented in the conclusion.
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"The research showed that today, the Department of Veterans Affairs is the nation's largest healthcare provider and one of the largest healthcare providers in the world. The research also showed that notwithstanding some major constraints to the provision of high-quality healthcare services to the millions of veteran patients the organization has encountered in the past, the VA is well situated to recruit, retain, and support a qualified workforce and to support the professional practice of nursing in the 21st century."
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Family Life Education, 2009.
A proposal to provide a comprehensive family life education program for midlife and older adults.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper outlines a program that aims to address the needs of these adults ages 50 years old and over. The paper relates that the program will provide information on topics such as nutrition and health, fitness and exercise, physical changes of aging and positive aspects of aging. The paper explains that this will be via the Internet as well as through consultations with a health professional. The paper then proposes a method of assessment for the website.
Outline:
The Audience in Focus
The Content of the Program and How Each Issue Will be Addressed
Assessment
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"It is an undeniable fact that the general population is aging. As of current, it is found that there are nearly 35 million Americans are at least 65 years old. By 2050, one-fifth of the world's population is at least 65 years old (Norman and Henderson, 2003). As individuals age, they undergo several transitions in their lives. Their bodies begin to manifest the wear and tear effects of aging. The maintenance of health or avoidance of disease becomes an increasing concern for the older adults. They assume roles that are far different from what they had been playing in their prime years. From parents who are taking care of children, they become grandparents to their children's children. Marital relationships may also undergo changes by the time individuals reach the age of 50 years old."
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Elder Abuse, 2009.
An overview of the phenomenon of abusing the elderly.
1,371 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper reveals that the elderly population is continuously on an exponential rise and therefore the issue of elder abuse has been causing mainstream alarm. The paper explains the six types of elder abuse and its effect of inflicting feelings of worthlessness and depression. The paper then paints a picture of abusive environments that can also include nursing homes. The paper contends that elder abuse should be a growing sociopolitical concern for the simple reason that the elders are human. The paper emphasizes that no one, regardless of age, sex, social class, or race, should be allowed to be treated less than anyone else.
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"It is only right that every man, regardless of race, sex, age, or occupation, must be respected. Therefore to cause harm through whatever means - whether through words, fraudulent actions, physical or sexual abuse - is to treat a person as less of a human being. The heinous act of an abusive nature is further magnified when those that are harmed have less of an ability to care for themselves. The elderly population is of no exception to this kind of maltreatment. Although elder abuse has been in existence through the history of man, it is only in recent times that it is causing mainstream alarm in our society."
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Age Discrimination, 2009.
Discusses age discrimination in the workplace, a common issue that affects workers in the United States.
3,635 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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This paper examines the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), which protects older workers from employment bias, and its1990 amendment the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA), which specifically prohibits employers from denying benefits to older employees. The paper presents court cases, which led the Supreme Court to rule that older workers must prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is evidence of age discrimination by their employer for a court to consider it as a legitimate state interest. The paper points out the particular problems of baby boomers are not only the stress of working longer but also age discrimination that can cost them their positions, which they can not afford to fight in court.
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"Despite the fact of filing suit and providing evidence against the employer and winning punitive damages, the private and public sectors are still dealing with baby-boomers not retiring and recession on the rise. Kelly (2002) states that, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the first baby boomers will begin to turn sixty-five in 2011 and by 2030, one in five people will be over sixty-five. This means that older workers will remain employed past the traditional retirement age and pose challenges for employers with age discrimination in employment laws."
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Nursing Care Plan: Mobility and Continuing Care, 2009.
A case study that discusses how a 67 year old man can be able to stay home after suffering from a stroke.
2,174 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper represents a case study of a 67 year old man who suffered a stroke and discusses how this client might organize his at-home activities in order to enable him to stay at home. The paper states four focus questions that would need to be addressed in such a case to assess the patient's problems and determine what care he needs.
Outline:
Case Study
Focus Questions
Goal
Brief Review of Literature
Needs Assessment
Role of Home Health Nurse
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"The work of Grimmer, et al (2006) entitled: "The Development of a Practical Patient-Centered Checklist" relates that planning for discharge of patients or 'discharge planning' "has been defined in the systematic identification and organization of services and supports to assist patients to manage in the community post-discharge." Staff that are involved in the patient process of discharge are capable of understanding and interpreting both patients and carer needs and from the perspectives of each of the two as well as within the "constraints of local post-discharge service organization and availability." (Grimmer, et al 2006) Within the framework of this definition the assumption is present that "these hospital staffs appreciate patients' home environments and social supports, as well as patient's ability to recuperate once that have left hospital; and that they can match actual patient need with organization of available and appropriate community supports." Grimmer et al (2006) notes the need of timing in service provision as the "first two weeks post-discharge have been highlighted in our work and others' as eh time of greatest concern for many patients and their families."
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Walking for Elderly Dementia Patients, 2009.
An analysis of the evidence supporting a walking regimen for elderly patients with dementia.
2,106 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses walking as an intervention for older adults with dementia within the community. It describes the possible benefits of such a program, both from the point of view of the elderly person and from the perspective of cost-effective healthcare management. The paper also discusses the goals of the program and the evidence that supports it.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Outline of the Intervention
Importance of Intervention to Occupational Therapy
Potential Aims of the Intervention
Critique of the Evidence
Conclusion
From the Paper
"While every individual will have unique needs and abilities, it is possible to formulate a general outline of a walking regimen intervention for older adults. According to Ebersole and Hess (1998), when carefully supervised, walking for short periods can be effective in reducing pain and increasing walking capacity for older adults. While there are a number of other health-related benefits related to such programs, older adults suffering from dementia stand to benefit in particular because of the camaraderie as well as the exercise that accrues to older walkers."
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Mental Health in the Community: Depression in the Elderly, 2009.
A look at the problem of depression in elderly people.
1,299 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper looks at the issue of depression in the elderly and discusses available options that can be taken in order to deal with the disorder, such as counseling and medications.
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"Many people seem to feel that depression in the elderly is just something that individuals go through and that there is no real reason to be alarmed. Instead, these individuals must accept these feelings as part of growing older. However depression is very real and it is a disorder, not just something that comes with age. These individuals cannot just 'snap out of' the problems that they are facing. All too often, these elderly people end up taking their own lives when their depression gets too painful for them and they have not received the help that they need. Even the medications that are designed to help them get through the depression can sometimes make things worse, as various medications for depression and anxiety carry a risk of suicide when people are just starting or just getting off of the medication."
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Physician Supply in the United States, 2009.
A look at the issues concerning the lack of qualified doctors in the United States.
4,131 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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This paper examines the argument about whether there are enough physicians in this country to meet the current rate of patients and whether there will be enough physicians in the future to meet the needs of an aging population. It discusses managed care organizations and how they contribute to a potential physician shortage, as well as other reasons that physicians are leaving, and the history of the profession. It also discusses why more young people are shying away from the medical profession and how that can be corrected so that there will be enough physicians in the future to meet the needs of an aging and growing society.
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"Whether it be hospital or doctor's office, the physician often spends a more time with the patient than is really budgeted, and for the patient to be told that he or she cannot have some specific medication or treatment because his or her managed care organization does not cover it is upsetting not only for the patient, but for the physician as well. Patients want to know that they are getting the best of care, and many of them assume that if they have insurance, they will get that care. This is not always the case, however, and patients who are upset about their care often take this out on the messenger, which is usually the physician. This does not promote the ideal job conditions, and this frustration and inability to help the patients because of managed care issues can lead some physicians to leave the profession and look for other occupations."
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Lewy Body Dementia, 2009.
An overview of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for Lewy body dementia.
1,443 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses how patients with Lewy body dementia have delirium-like episodes, with flunctuating confusion, attention deficits, visual hallucinations, Parkinson-like rigidity and akinesia, interruption in consciousness and frequent falls. The paper looks at the similarities between dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The paper also looks at the diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies and the treatments available.
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"With the advancement of medical technology, more people are living longer, and in some parts of the world, healthier lives. Initially, children outnumbered older people all over the world; this is projected to change soon, as people over 65 years old will outnumber children under 5 years old. Almost 500 million people are over 65 years old, and by 2030, the world is likely to have 1 billion older citizens, which accounts for 13% of the total population (National Institute of Aging [NIA], p. 7). In developing countries, the number of older people is increasing rapidly; its population is expected to increase by 140%, in contrast to developed countries, where the increase in older populations is projected to increase by 51%. This change in demographics has many socioeconomic and health concerns, as older people are at greater risk for noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, as well as neurodegenerative disabilities."
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Sensory Changes within the Elderly, 2009.
A discussion on normal and pathological sensory loss in the elderly and its treatment.
1,547 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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The paper outlines some of the most prevalent aspects of normal sensory loss among the elderly, namely, the partial or complete loss of vision, the loss of smell, taste, hearing and balance. The paper also looks at the more abnormal and pathological conditions associated with ageing that include cataracts, glaucoma, senile macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, severe memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and depression. The paper then examines the various treatment possibilities and protocols as they relate to the nursing environment.
Outline:
Introduction
Types of Sensory Loss
Treatments Options and Protocols
From the Paper
"While ageing is not a uniform process in all people and is "... unique in each individual...", yet it is generally true to say that most people will experience change and often a deterioration in their sensory organs as the aging process develops. Ageing is considered to be a normal process and the affects of ageing on the senses and related functionality is not seen as being abnormal or pathological in any sense. In the first instance, when dealing with the elderly nursing praxis therefore has to take cognizance of the various ways in which the normal process of ageing can affect the health and the general situation of the elderly patient."
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In Defiance of the Stereotypes of Old Age, 2009.
The paper is a study of stereotypes attached to old age and attempts to show that stereotypes are not always correct or justified.
1,332 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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The author of the paper makes a study of the stereotypes associated with old age. Through an interview with an elderly woman, the writer attempts to show how these stereotypes are reflected in the subject of his interview. The writer attempts to show that making assumptions regarding a particular person on the basis of stereotypes or pre-formed conclusions can often lead us to make unjustified assumptions regarding individuals and categories of people.
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"Mrs. N--defied a number of stereotypes about the elderly during the interview, and also one research study which noted: "Gerontologists have long noted that people tend to disassociate themselves from the category of being old" (Jones 2006: 79). Mrs. N--did refer to herself as old, saying that she had experienced a loss, mainly because of her accident, and she blamed herself to some degree for the accident, saying that if she had been as sharp as she had been in her youth she would never have been caught by surprise. However, her refusal to go to an assisted living community because she did not want to only be around old people all of the time, or told when to eat and sleep--'being around a mix of old and young, children and people my age is natural, which you don't get in one of those senior places'--did show some defiance of the aging process. Overall, while her positive memories and portrayal of her struggles as a young woman could be read as a positivity bias, typical of older adults who want or need to remember the past as 'better' or fulfilling when gazing upon the next life stage, Mrs. N-- seemed to have a strongly realistic yet positive view of the world and her future years as an 'older person' that might be comforting to many people facing old age (Quinn, Mather, & Carstensen 2004:208)"
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Polypharmacy in the Elderly, 2009.
An overview of the dangers of polypharmacy in the elderly population.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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The paper defines polypharmacy as the use of five or more drugs among older populations who are at least 65 years old and are not committed to an institution. The paper explains that elderly patients may be taking drugs that are far more than what they need and this has many adverse effects, including dangerous drug reactions, expensive healthcare costs, and the waning of adherence to a treatment regimen. The paper offers suggestions for how to reduce this practice.
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"The changing demographic profile has resulted to a disproportion between the number of younger adults and the older population. It is now possible to live beyond the expected number of years because of the improvement of medications, knowledge on how to observe healthy lifestyles, and the development of advanced technology in the field of medicine. In other words, the population is getting older. In the United States, there are approximately 35 million Americans who are over 65 years old (Fulton and Allen, 2005). By 2030, the expected population is expected to be 70 million."
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