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Malnutrition and the Elderly, 2008.
An analysis of the risk factors, assessment principles and possible interventions for malnutrition in the elderly.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explores the causes and contributing factors linked with malnutrition in the elderly. It also addresses ways to assess malnutrition in the aging population. The paper then focuses on interventions for malnutrition in the elderly in terms of health promotion principles and strategies. Additionally, the paper looks at primary, secondary and tertiary interventions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Significance for Elderly Population
Assessment
Health Teaching and Learning Strategies
Conclusion
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"One strategy for teaching and health promotion is to make use of mentors who also are peers of the elderly person. It is essential that, whatever the specific type of health promotion program, the elderly person participate fully. The strategy of using volunteer peer educators is based in social learning theory as defined by the World Health organization, and can be very effective for providing nutrition education for the elderly (Panayota & Amanatidou 2003). Peer mentors mainly act as a support system for providing reliable nutrition information as well as educational materials. These mentors need to understand and practice healthy nutrition and preferably also be somewhat experienced with teaching. It is preferable that these mentors be experts on nutrition because research indicates that older people prefer that all their information related to health should come from expert sources (Panayota & Amanatidou 2003)."
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Elderly Abuse, 2008.
A look at the subject of elderly abuse in Western society in general. and in Canada in particular.
4,794 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper deals with the subject of elderly abuse and attempts to make the connection between elder abuse and family violence. The author explains that elder abuse is becoming more and more recognized as a form of family violence, and describes the different types of abuse, analyzing the connection between elder abuse and family violence. The author also uses the Ageism concept to explain elder abuse in broad context, to explain how society's distorted view on the elderly affect care-givers likeliness to abuse their elderly family members.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose
Rationale
Key Concepts Related to Elder Abuse
What is Elderly Abuse?
Elder Abuse as a Form of Family Violence
Analysis:
The Situation Model
Social Exchange Theory
Ageism
Practice Interventions
Conclusion
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"Elder abuse is a growing social concern in Western society, but it is not a new phenomenon. Mistreatment of older people both in the community and within institutions has been an enduring feature of our social history. Many older Canadians have suffered abuse and neglect at the hands of family members and caregivers for many years, without the support and resources they needed to leave their abusive situations. Recently, practitioners have been displaying a growing awareness and concern about elder abuse, putting a new perspective to this type of family violence (Pillemer & Wolf, 1986: 169). Like other types of domestic violence, elder abuse is extremely complex. It is a combination of many factors, from psychological to economic as well as the mental and physical conditions of the victim and the abuser. These factors do not usually operate in isolation. Instead, they tend to function as complex dimensions, interacting in ways uniquely dependent on the victim, perpetrator and the situation (Steinmetz, 1988: 23)
Moreover, research shows that estimates of abuse are difficult to make, although in Canada it is often said to affect at least four percent of seniors (Kinnon, 2001: 6).
"In addition, explanations about why abuse occurs under different theoretical frameworks make it difficult to pin-point the direct connection between the dynamics of elder abuse and family violence. Many elder abuse cases fit the paradigm of family violence; that is, acts of abuse or misuse of power that may result in harm to a family member (Pillemer & Suitor, 1992: 170). However, not all cases involve spouses or family members. Practitioners stress the need to understand the entire range of elder abuse and the underlying causes- including self-neglect, abuse and neglect within the family, and abuse that occurs in institutional settings (Prevention Pathways, 2004: 12)."
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Malnutrition and Heart Disease, 2005.
This paper discusses the relation between malnutrition and heart disease, stressing that malnutrition is a global problem, which affects industrialized and developing countries.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that, although some experts contend that heart disease and malnutrition is mainly a problem of industrialized nations, populations held back by economic and other factors often lack public education about health, wellness and the nutritional behaviors that could prevent heart disease. The author stresses the importance of proper infant-stage nutrition, which is needed to avoid developing heart diseases as an adult. The paper recommends that patients with malnutrition be normalized nutritionally through an adequate delivery system to decrease heart disease risks determined through a professional assessment program.
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"Williams' article takes up the abovementioned argument about whether heart disease is more common in industrialized or developing nations, and concludes that the industrialization process does lead to changes in dietary habits that may lead to this state of being. "Heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative disorders are most frequent among populations of the industrialized nations. These diseases have been increasing rapidly over the past few generations, making it easy for the petro-chemical-medical-pharmaceutical-complex to assign blame to bad genes, while ignoring the issues of increased environmental degradation and deteriorating nutrition over the same time frame." This is an opinionated article within the literature but it nonetheless supports albeit subjectively the conclusion that heart disease can be linked to malnutrition.
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Hydrating the Elderly Individual, 2005.
This paper discusses the problem of dehydration among the elderly population and looks at the care of the elderly.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the hydration of elderly patients. Attention is given to problems, programming, and evaluation in this paper. The issue of artificial nutrition and hydration is also presented. The paper offers an in-depth study as to the problems encountered when preventing dehydration of elderly patients and ways to prevent dehydration.
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"Growing old in any country, albeit America, Europe or the Far East, is not a cultural or medical factor that can be explained simply on the basis of one's chronological age. To ignore that which afflicts the elderly as simply a result of age evidences disrespect for those who have helped to enrich our very lives. Untreated illness in the elderly prevents the individual from enjoying the quality of life that younger people themselves take for granted. Avoiding care regimens for our elderly population, especially those confined to nursing homes or those who are remiss and unable to fully take care of themselves, is a mark against civility. The elderly who are forced to live a life unprotected and untreated with respect to basic wellness needs leave us an empty legacy."
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Being Gay and Elderly in Toronto, 2008.
A discussion of the difficulties faced by the elderly gay population of Toronto.
2,223 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses how being elderly and gay in Toronto is not a positive experience. The paper explains that the experience is much the same for elderly gays in all cities and that elderly gay men are cut off from younger gay men and also from society. The paper points out that gays and lesbians in Canada have their own gay village right in the downtown area of Toronto and that this area is also known as the gay ghetto. The paper then looks at how the experience of elderly gay people is even worse than the discrimination that results from homophobia and it all has to do with ageism, which puts elderly gay men into yet another ghetto. In conclusion, the paper shows that elderly gay men are also faced with the issues of homophobia and ageism and the process of growing old in Toronto does not seem to have any advantages.
Outline:
The Gay Ghetto
Older Gays, Ageism, and Social Isolation
Other Problems of Elderly Gay Men
Conclusion
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"Gays are mainly found in two areas of Toronto. The first is the Gay Village; the center of that village is Church and Wellesley Streets. The Gay Village is a symbol of exclusion or how gays and lesbians are separate from general Toronto society. Homophobia still exists very strongly, and gays and lesbians are still struggling for equality with the rest of society. In the village, gays and lesbians found "an urban neighborhood that is populated by, and reasonably tolerates, a large number of queers" (Editorial 1). They accomplished something remarkable with the rundown urban neighborhood when they rented apartments that other people rejected and opened businesses where no one else would consider doing so."
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Case Management and the Elderly, 2006.
An analysis of case management for the elderly using a specific case of an elderly man with diabetes.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, $ 80.95
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This is a paper examines a health assessment of an elderly individual, including the choice of assessment tools, and the outcome and case presentation. Here, a 78 year old male with type two diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol presented for a wound that did not heal properly. The assessment and decision for case management and the presentation on case management was based on the Neumann Systems Model which is a holistically based model calling for an interdisciplinary team.
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"Case Management and the Elderly: Case management is rapidly becoming a requirement for the growing population of elderly individuals who experience a chronic or debilitating health issue. This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of a 78 year old male diabetic patient who presented to a community clinic setting for problems related to a wound that was not healing properly and discusses the various assessments used and the role of case management. The case presentation will incorporate the comprehensive nature of health assessment requirements for the elderly consistent with the holistic nature of the Neumann Systems Model. Based on the case presentation, the need for a case manager and the development of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals in the community health setting are required. Plans for follow-up and continuity of care are provided as are schedules and type of monitoring and future evaluations."
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Elderly Abuse, 2007.
A discussion and analysis of Dr. Monique I Sellas' research article "Elderly Abuse".
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper discusses how elderly abuse has recently surfaced as a growing problem within American society. The paper examines Dr. Monique I Sellas' research article "Elderly Abuse". The paper discusses Sellas' views that early detection of abuse is critical to help the elderly. The paper looks at Sellas' contention that doctors and nurses are not specific in their identification of elderly abuse and that there are no national services or information hotlines to help in the prevention and reporting of elderly abuse. The paper concludes that it is essential for both the government and society at large to recognize the abuse of the elderly as a major problem.
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"Elderly abuse has recently surfaced as a growing problem within American society. Although it has been a noted problem since the early 1970s, only recently did heavy media attention and the specific abuses to the elderly come to the national consciousness. Dr. Monique I Sellas explores this topic in her research article "Elderly Abuse". She begins her narrative by explaining that over the last 35 years; tremendous strides have been made in identifying and increasing the level of awareness over abusive relationships within the elderly. Domestic abuse is a very well-recognized and intense field of study, child abuse and domestic violence are issues that constantly receive national attention but elder abuse continues to be submerged as a null issue."
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Poverty and the Elderly, 2003.
This paper explains that a high proportion of America's elderly live in poverty.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the implications of the high proportion of America's elderly who live in poverty, leading to a lack of affordable housing and inadequate nutrition that exacerbate existing medical problems causing new ones. The author points out that gaps in Medicare coverage does not cover health needs such as preventive healthcare, dental care and long-term care and that premiums, co-pays and deductibles are out of reach of the elderly poor. The paper relates that malnutrition results in longer hospital stays for patients and adds to the nation's growing healthcare costs; a solution must be found.
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"The elderly population is growing rapidly both in the United States and worldwide. The U. S. Census Bureau predicts that by one-fifth of Americans will be over the age of ... The most dramatic change is in the number of people over the age of ... years. Two thirds of ..."
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Nursing Care for the Elderly, 1996.
Examination of the history of elderly care & its impact on the elderly, their families, & professional care providers. Reviews current developments & possible future directions.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, $ 95.95
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"Nursing home care and its alternatives continue to be issues which face the elderly, their families, and the social workers who assist them. Families must struggle with the decision of what kind of help to give their elderly loved ones, while at the same time, social workers must try to accommodate an increasingly geriatric population.
Nursing homes have become part of the solution and part of the problem. Nursing home care has always been expensive, and state legislatures, concerned with the fact that people are living longer and at greater expense, have pursued ways of making the public dollar stretch further. Social workers, lobbying groups such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), legislators, and the elderly themselves have attempted to find alternatives to..."
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Depression in The Elderly, 2005.
An analysis of the factors leading to depression in the elderly population.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses depression in the elderly population. Particularly, the paper analyzes whether the factors that lead to an increase in or relief from depression in the elderly be used to help the elderly. The paper discusses depression in general and then specifically focuses on the elderly population and the effects of depression on that group.
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"Depression in the Elderly Introduction Depression is common among elderly adults that almost one-half of all elderly people suffer from it, and it affects quality and length of life, as well as care costs (Loughlin, 2004). Depression can range from mild to major, but the elderly will benefit if they receive treatment quickly. However, treatment works best when certain factors related to either an increase or a decrease of depression are taken into account (Loughlin, 2004; Zalon, 2004). This literature review has the research question: how can the factors that lead to an increase in or relief from depression in the elderly be used to help the elderly?"
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Malnutrition, 2002.
A discussion of proper diet as an effective treatment for malnutrition.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines how malnutrition is a result of improper food diet and unhealthy eating habits and how malnutrition is a health disorder not only associated with hunger, but also with overeating. It looks at how malnutrition is a prevalent health disorder that can result to death if it goes undetected or if no immediate and proper medical intervention is used. It analyzes how among the solutions offered to prevent malnutrition, subsisting to a proper food diet remains to be the most effective and feasible solution.
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"Malnutrition, as classified earlier, can be identified into two types or conditions: undernutrition or overnutrition. Undernutrition is a form of malnutrition wherein there is an undersupply of essential vitamins and minerals needed by the body, while overnutrition stems from an oversupply of certain nutrients and minerals in the body. Malnutrition is caused by various factors, which includes an individual?s vulnerability to health disorders due to fragile physical health conditions and different lifestyles. The first category, wherein physical health conditions determine an individual?s vulnerability to malnutrition, is aptly related to infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly."
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Group Therapy for the Elderly, 2005.
This paper discusses group therapy, specifically within the context of the elderly, over the age of sixty-five.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that group therapy for the elderly is perceived by some people to be valuable, but other patients' perceptions are that the process didn't help much. The author points out that the unique challenges for group therapy are the problems of (1) diminishing health faced by the elderly population, (2) the profound lack of respect towards the elderly often prevalent in this society, (3) the lack of dignity and independence and (4) the too-common occurrence neglect. The paper relates that accessibility is the key problem, but the inclusion of group therapy in managed care organizations, Medicaid and Medicare programs can increase accessibility for the poor and elderly.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Issue Statement
Literature Review
Evaluation and Reaction
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"I think that group therapy for the elderly should also be based on principles of family therapy whenever possible. The family must be placed in the context of the community and society within which it functions, both of which define parameters for function and dysfunction, success and failure, that can be inversely applied to the microcosmic family system. Therefore, different families have different societal contexts and different structural paradigms which affect them in terms of function and dysfunction. The structural family group therapy method remains malleable in the face of these cultural and societal distinctions, so that different families are seen in terms of different functional paradigms."
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The Elderly and Nutrition, 2002.
Discusses evaluating nutrition for the elderly population.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses evaluating nutrition for the elderly population. Issue of mindset of the elderly, as well as availability of food, vitamins and supplements. Problem of the institutionalized elderly who have an inadequate intake of specific nutrients. Food habits. Measures to build up the daily nutrient intake of the elderly and increase awareness of proper nutrition.
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"THE ELDERLY AND NUTRITION: AN EVALUATION
An overwhelming number of senior citizens, who are not institutionalized have an inadequate intake of specific nutrients, as recommended by the 1980 Daily Dietary Allowances. For many, the fact that they are not "eating properly" is balanced, in their minds, by taking vitamins and other supplements whose products are heavily advertised on TV, radio, and in publications such as that of the AARP. Perhaps there is no more important aspect of providing proper nutrition for the elderly in the coming years than being able to realize that a "quick fix" like taking vitamin or supplements does not replace proper nutrition. "The first line of attack for many problems is already diet-centered…Despite all the breakthroughs in nutritional research, deciding what and how to eat can still be enormously ..."
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Dignity and Privacy for the Elderly, 2007.
A literature review of issues related to dignity and privacy in the care of elderly patients.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper reviews various articles that discuss the issues of dignity and privacy for the elderly. It discusses interactions between elderly patients in care facilities, as well as the relationships between the elderly patients and the caregivers and health professionals. The paper then describes the consequences of negative experiences by elderly patients and possible solutions to the problems.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Suggestions, Reflections and Implications
Rationale of the Choice of Topic
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"This source says that a Federal study affirmed the importance of assisted-living in delivering a "high degree of consistency" in the key areas of privacy and autonomy for senior patients. The national study was conducted by the US Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on residents and staff and the aspects of high service and high privacy. Specifically, it addressed assisted-living philosophy, services, staffing, cost and the residents' ability to age in place or substitute assisted-living for nursing home care. They expressed high satisfaction towards the staff for the show of dignity and respect, caring and affection. However, half of them observed an inadequacy of staff. In response, the Assisted-Living Federation of America or ALFA increased and made available a pool of available workers, courses for caregivers and recommendations. The trend indicated that more people enjoyed working with older people and that proper training would enhance employee commitment and recruitment itself."
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Abuse and the Elderly, 2002.
A study of the abuse of the elderly by family caregiver with an emphasis on the factors implicated in the development and perpetuation of such abuse.
8,400 words (approx. 33.6 pages), 40 sources, MLA, $ 178.95
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This paper looks at the increasing awareness that some elderly persons are physically abused and neglected by family members and how this has been accompanied by a widespread assumption about elder abuse. Elder abuse is inflicted by well meaning individuals, often the adult children of victims, who are pushed over the edge by the stress of caring for a frail, dependent old person. It presents a research study to gain insights into factors implicated in the development of such abuse, to identify those causal factors that may be amenable to intervention and recommend policies and programs, where applicable, to reduce the incidence of such abuse.
Outline
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definitions of Terms
Overview of the Remainder of the Study
Review of the Literature
Theoretical Framework
Cognitive Abilities and Development Stress
Related Research
Conclusions Relative to the Study Problem
Method
Hypotheses
Variables and Operational Definitions
Population and Sample
Instrumentation
Data Analysis
Summary
Results
Results Testing Hypothesis 1
Results Testing Hypothesis 2
Results Testing Hypothesis 3
Results Testing Hypothesis 4
Results Testing Hypothesis 5
Results Testing Hypothesis 6
Results Testing Hypothesis 7
Results Testing Hypothesis 8
Results Testing Hypothesis 9
Results Testing Hypothesis 10
Discussion
Summary of the Results
Discussion and Implications for Current Theory
Recommendations for Further Research
Implications for Professional Practice
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"A substantial proportion of the elderly population requires constant and continual care services that they are unable to provide for themselves (Wolf, 1992). Care alternatives for these people range from institutional settings to community-based care facilities to home care. Research has frequently found home care to be superior to care delivered in institutional and even community-based environments. Further, research has found that home care for most persons requiring long-term care is more cost-effective than either institutionalization or community-based care (O?Connor, 1992)."
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