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like alcohol. Alcoholism and Prescription Drug Abuse The elderly population is the fastest growing demographic group in the Un...
individual, this woman does reflect on the past and has some regrets, but some optimistic comments are made as well. In evaluat...
medication are adequate, symptoms are controlled and most asthma-related problems are avoided (Francis, 2004). There are two maj...
2002). The state has taken active steps to provide services for the developmentally disabled population. In 1998, Governor George...
When people think of the elderly, or the aging, and dental hygiene they more often than not think about dental health in general. ...
this, in that she learned to be quiet and respectful in church, as well. Louise gained a well-balanced education of what it means...
care. Internal Environment Rising Costs As other types of health care providers seek to control their own costs, home healt...
which initiates a series of events that will either successful contain the infection or prompt it progression toward active diseas...
that are often incurred as a natural part of the aging process (Wang and Wollin, 2004). These changes include "impaired vision and...
chemistry and another in biochemistry. I recognized the wonder of chemistry, but what I failed to recognize at the time was the s...
over the age of 60 years in 1995, and that number will probably increase to about 1.2 billion (2002, p.1094) in 2025. Informatio...
is well known that in Asian countries, as well as Asian communities in the United States, the elderly are treated with respect. Ye...
a different neighborhood closer to mass transportation (I dont drive). 5. How many times have you been married? Once 6. Do you h...
population want to be able to take care of themselves, yet they are rarely given the tools with which to accomplish this objective...
With millions of Americans in all age groups suffering from clinical depression (Alexopoulos), it can no longer be looked upon as ...
compromised health. Whether diabetes incites depression or is brought about by already-existing depression is a concern that Brow...
to determine how scholarly sources perceive the generations, as ascertaining what the differences and the common features that can...
were aged 55 to 75 years at recruitment in 1989. The active group attended 30 to 45 minute exercise sessions three times per of su...
This study employed a prospective pre-test and a post-test randomized control trial design and a sample group of 53 senior adults ...
there were no caregiver present to assist the elderly individual during the day and evening, the frail older person frequently fou...
A 5 page research paper that offers a summary of evidence relating STD incidence in older populations and how whether nor this con...
low energy; 7. feelings of worthlessness; 8. poor concentration, and 9. recurrent suicidal ideation or suicide attempt (Lapid and ...
In eleven pages this paper examines such strategic pain management for senior citizens as guided imagery, meditation, and massage ...
In five pages this paper examines senior citizens, pain, and their inability oftentimes to verbally express the pain they are feel...
This paper consists of eight pages and discusses the abuse of senior citizens in a detailed overview. Eight sources are cited in ...
In seven pages this paper examines senior citizen health care and housing in an emphasis upon social support and funding. Twelve ...
In ten pages this paper examines how the mental impairment of senior citizens over age 70 can be attributed to the medications pre...
In six pages 4 articles on aging are compared regarding research issues. Four sources are cited in the bibliography....
The processes of cognition are compared in this paper consisting of eleven pages between babies and senior citizens. Nine sources...
quality of life represents the extent to which an individual can continue living his or her normal existence without the overwhelm...