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Smoking Among the Elderly, 2007.
This paper discusses the dangers of smoking and the methods available to help the elderly to quit smoking.
1,076 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper looks at effective strategies for eliminating smoking within the elderly who are shown to be the least likely to quit smoking despite the tremendous health problems that it imposes. The paper examines group therapy, intensive behavioral therapy, the use of cessation literature and reliance on family networks. The paper claims that it is essential that the medical profession increase promotion of programs and literature to encourage smoking cessation.
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"The conventional wisdom that cigarette smoking severely affects the health of individuals has permeated American society. However, there has been no rapid decline in cigarette smoking within the past five years despite tremendous efforts by the national media and government to curb smoking. This problem is especially prevalent among elders, who are shown to be the least likely to quit smoking despite the tremendous health problems that it imposes. Of the top sixteen causes for death among the elderly, eight are related to smoking."
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The Older Population and Ergonomics, 2007.
An analysis of the need for improved workplace ergonomics now that the general population is aging.
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the need for improved ergonomics and ergonomics that are better suited to the aging population. It discusses the phenomenon of companies having older workers in their employ now that the general population is aging. It describes various studies and their results as well as implemented plans for more ergonomic workplaces.
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"Further, according to a study by Parker et. al, older individuals in residential and nursing care homes may depend on the environment to compensate for their physical or cognitive frailties. Regulations and guidelines on the design of care buildings have accumulated over time with little knowledge of their impact on the quality of life of building users. The Design in Caring Environments Study (DICE) collected cross-sectional data on building design and quality of life in 38 care homes in and near Sheffield, Yorkshire. Quality of life was assessed using methods consisting of all residents regardless of their frailty. Significant positive associations were found between several aspects of the built environment and the residents' quality of life. There was evidence that a focus on safety and health requirements could be creating risk-averse environments which act against quality of life, particularly for the least frail residents. The new tool for assessing building design has potential applications in further research and for care providers."
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2007.
This paper discusses Alzheimer's disease by using a case study approach, which emphasizes pharmacology.
2,910 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper presents the case of EB, a 68-year-old Alaska native female who currently resides in an assisted living facility because she is no longer able to perform even basic functions of daily living. The author points out that her medications, which include reserpine and aspirin, are appropriate because of the long half-life of reserpine, efficacy at controlling EB's specific symptoms of declining mental capacity and underlying hypertension and the relatively low cost of the medications. The paper concludes that, although no cure exists for Alzheimer's, there are medications available now and under development to control the symptoms and perhaps slow the progression of the disease.
Table of Contents:
The Case---EB
Patient History
Past Medical History
Alzheimer's Disease Background Information
Pathophysiology
Medication Indication
Medications
Alternative Pharmacological Regimens
Adverse Reactions
Financial
Client Interaction and Effects
Drug Interactions
Monitoring
Conclusion
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"Alternative pharmacological regimens to treat Alzheimer's include antioxidants, ergoloid mesylates and Huperzine A, along with others not mentioned. EB's presentation suggests that her disease progression and symptoms required medication to control her symptoms to prevent any further vascular accidents. In addition, there was little evidence to support alternative pharmacological regimens in her case. The expense, complicated dosing schedules, varying positive results, and possible negative side effects left too many gray areas to be considered a viable option for EB."
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Depression in the Elderly, 2007.
An analysis of the severity of depression in the elderly and how it can be prevented.
1,833 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper analyzes strategies to support people in aged care facilities who suffer from depression. It discusses the incidence of depression in the elderly and then analyzes the literature discussing this issue. The paper describes methods that have been used to treat their depression, as well as how effective those methods have been. The paper emphasizes the importance of raising the awareness of the problem.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Defining the Research Problem and Hypothesis
Selecting a Research Design and Strategies
Population and Sample
Data Collection Method
Collecting Data and Gathering Information
Data Analysis
Conclusion
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"As can be seen by the information provided in the previous pages, the subject of depression in the elderly and their suicide rate is a delicate issue and one that is very serious. It is gaining more recognition, which is important for the elderly that may be suffering and that would have been overlooked in the past. Family and friends always appear to be so shocked when a person commits suicide due to severe depression, and they fault themselves for missing the warning signs. Most people do not have much knowledge of the true warning signs, however, and lives appear to be so busy now that families often do not spend a lot of time together. It is, therefore, important to raise the awareness of the problem so that the elderly can be protected and families can be aware of what indicates a problem."
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Employment of Older Workers, 2007.
A discussion of the tax credit bill designed to encourage the employment of older workers.
1,409 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines a bill currently making its way through the legislative process that would promote labor force participation of older workers. The paper explains that the bill will provide a tax credit to corporations that employ older workers. The writer examines the importance of older workers, as well as how this bill would impact corporations across the nation.
Outline:
Introduction
Benefits of Bill
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"For many years, potential employees were politely interviewed then never called back to accept the position. There was a general mindset that they could not work as hard, or as fast or as well as their younger peers could work. The advances in medical science have begun to change the way the older population is viewed. People are living longer than ever before and with that longevity come the desire to stay busy and contribute to society well into the "golden years"."
"One of the problems that the older generation is encountering however is the attitude toward their contribution to the work force. When a person reaches a certain age they suddenly find themselves "unemployable" even when they are highly skilled and experienced in the field."
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Coming of Age in Literature, 2007.
A comparison of the old generation-new generation relationships in "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera and the film "Sugar Cane Alley," written and directed by Euzhan Palcy.
1,817 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper compares the coming of age within three works - "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera and the film "Sugar Cane Alley," written and directed by Euzhan Palcy. It analyzes the political and social structure in each of these works and describes how they affect the relationships between the younger and older characters.
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"The shifts in lightness and heaviness in this novel are complex and at times difficult to understand, and the political element that is seen here is also more complex and in some ways more specific than what is seen in The Kite Runner or Sugar Cane Alley. In this novel, the events of what is known as the Prague Spring serve as backdrop, a time when the Soviet military occupied the city and made it known that the people of Poland were not in control of their own destinies. Tomas had once condemned the Communists and so is asked to leave the city, and he and Tereza travel to Switzerland. When they later return to Prague, it is with the knowledge that they will never be allowed to leave again."
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Elder Abuse, 2007.
An overview of the causes and types of elder abuse in nursing homes.
1,916 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses how abuse of the elderly can take many forms; including physical or sexual abuse, psychological and emotional abuse as well as financial abuse and abandonment. In particular, it looks at how studies have often found that abuse is inflicted by the caregiver and the nursing home or institution in which the elderly person resides.
Outline:
Introduction and Overview
Causes and Forms of Elder Abuse
Conclusion: Possible Solutions
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"Alarming reports of this nature have been substantiated by many authoritative and professional studies. For example, the seriousness with which elder abuse in nursing home is taken is illustrated by the following facts from the Office of the Attorney General, with regard to the evidence of elder abuse in nursing homes in California. "In 1998, the United States General Accounting Office reported that one in three California nursing homes was cited for serious or potentially life-threatening care problems" (Elder Abuse In Nursing Homes). Furthermore, there is increasing evidence that many nursing homes are not complying with essential legal requirements for the protection of the elderly."
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Under-staffing in Nursing Homes, 2007.
This paper looks at the topic of under-staffing, focusing on nursing homes.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article the writer discusses that minimum nurse-to-patient ratios represent the minimal amount of nurses required to care for the maximum number of patients, without compromising patient or nurse safety. The writer points out that both the public and physicians rank nurse under-staffing as one of the most serious threats to patient safety. The writer notes that nurse safety advocates are beginning to question how inadequate ratios impact job satisfaction and the ability of nursing staff to improve quality of care. While a problem at all healthcare facilities, the issue is even larger at nursing homes where minimum staffing ratios are very low. The writer concludes that much research is in progress to help nurses maintain a safe environment to practice and to determine how to adequately define what nurse-to-patient ratios should be.
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"A history of nurse staffing and patient outcomes dates as far back as a study by Moses and Mosteller. They found nurse staffing among the significant determinants of mortality. Later, publicly available Medicare data for U.S. hospitals generated more studies on the factors related to mortality. Authors of these studies reported that nurse staffing was significantly related to mortality. Aiken, Clarke, Sloane, Sochalski, and Silber produced the first study to specifically quantify the impact of nurse-to-patient ratios on death rates. They reported that reducing the number of patients that a registered nurse takes care of results in better patient outcomes. A reduction in mortality rates and infections were among the findings. Aiken, Sochalski, and Lake demonstrated that nursing presence, whether measured as RN ratios or as RN hours relative to other nursing personnel hours, is significantly correlated to mortality. Adequate staffing levels allow nurses time to make comprehensive patient assessments, attend to routine nursing duties and effectively respond to emergencies. Specifically, Aiken, Clarke, Sloane, Sochalski, and Silber found that each additional patient assigned to a nurse resulted in a 7% increase in the likelihood of the patient dying within 30 days of admission to the hospital."
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"The Year of Magical Thinking", 2007.
An analysis of the continuing development of humans through adulthood and particularly middle-age, as described in "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion.
1,895 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the concept of human development through different life stages. The paper focuses on the views of psychotherapists, Erik Erikson and Roger Gould, who discuss these changes. It describes Erickson's last three "ages of man" and Gould's recognition that individuals in their middle-age years must cope with major transitions. It then discusses Joan Didion's experience in this area, as described in her book "The Year of Magical Thinking."
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"The changes that middle age can bring, can vary widely: From a loss of a job for a short period of time, to a major illness and recovery, to a divorce, to a death of a parent or worse to the death of a husband or child. For Joan Didion, the loss was monumental--her husband dies in a matter of seconds when her daughter was unconscious in the hospital. Through all their middle ages, Didion and her husband were a true couple. Both writers, they worked at home, spent all their time together, read each other's work, completed each other's thoughts, and carried on a continuous conversation as one person would. Then, Quintana, her daughter, dies, as well. Some people, like Didion (in her early 70s), somehow find the strength to cope--albeit with much agony and despair. Others do not. In an interview, Didion states, "I didn't die. My life has to continue. I don't have an option," (Grossman, 2005, 56). Yet, she did."
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Critical Care Nursing, 2007.
A case study presenting the experiences and role of the writer as a critical care nurse.
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses critical care nursing and the role of the critical care nurse. It describes the nurse's role from the point of view of the writer, who is a nurse, and presents some of her experiences in this position. The paper presents a case study of an elderly patient in a critical care setting and discusses both the patient's needs and experiences, as well as the nurse's.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
A Personal Point Of View Of My Nursing Experience
Comprehensive Discussion Of Critically Ill Patient And Their Experience Of Critical Illness
Personal Reflection About Visit To The CSICU
How This May Influence My Own Vision Of Myself As A Critical Care Nurse
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"Knowing the patient's family and social environment would have given me a better idea about her outlook, whether she was optimistic or pessimistic about getting well, how she felt about her state of health in general, and what acts of daily life and independence were most important to her. It would also have helped me assess the family's ability to facilitate the patient's self-care, and their awareness of the seriousness of monitoring her health condition. Also, I would have liked to have known the patient's attitude, and her family's attitude regarding her other ailments, such as her diabetes, her adherence to a special diet, her ability to monitor her blood sugar and cholesterol, as well as her history in observing a medication regime with religiosity and diligence."
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