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viewed demonstrated variables in relation to the methods for disseminating information and best-practice approaches to reducing fa...
or people at risk, a handful of businessmen capitalized upon opportunity by what those like Heilbroner et al (1998) believe to be ...
rates per 100,000 by ethnicity in San Francisco are reported as: African-American, 1,302; Asian/Pacific Islander, 446; Latino, 535...
Research has previously shown that depression is a significant predictor of HRQOL. The participants in this study reported their H...
avoidance, such as creating a buddy system, which pairs elderly neighbors with each other. Buddies check on one another and accomp...
In a paper of three pages, the writer looks at alcoholism diagnostic instruments. An effort is made to find a suitable instrument ...
This research paper describes 3 prescription, non-prescriptive and alternative/complementary drugs that can be used to address dep...
This research paper presents a case study that illustrates how to properly address an instance of polypharmacy in an elderly patie...
This essay presents a discussion on mental health practice and the elderly, focusing on the biases of the student as a mental heal...
The writer reviews and present the main theme of fifteen articles that would be useful in a project to assess the impact that fal...
higher risk for UTIs than others. Risks include older age, poor hygiene, and/or poor hydration. Two of the greatest risks can be p...
proposes a commission that would develop a recommendation for the State Legislature to create such an office. It further describes...
percent of that total population lose their ability to walk (Tonarelli, 2010). Hip injuries and falls of any kind can reduce the ...
client who is the focus of this case study is an 86-year-old woman who has been living at home with her husband. Her medical histo...
Abstract Substance abuse among the elderly is growing problem. Substance...
This research paper presents a discussion of prescription, non-prescription and herbal drugs that can be utilized in treating the...
attitudes and motivation. However, in a criticism of the educational program, it has become apparent that certain aspects of these...
The writer looks at the way in which a nursing program may be evaluated to provide instant results. The tool advocated is a self c...
The writer reviews an intervention program designed by the student to assess and reduce risks with the aim of preventing falls in ...
The writer looks at the best practice strategies to reduce fall rates in elderly community based patients. The research based bet ...
A gerontological issue that is relevant in today's society involves driving. This paper examines studies on driving as it respect...
The writer looks at literature which has been used to identify different risks in the home environment that may impact on the fall...
This essay discusses osteoporosis - what it is, risks, and incidence. It does so in the context of a film entitled Fire in the Dar...
they need. While everyone hurts with high prescription costs, senior citizens tend to rely more on prescription drugs for their ov...
need for theory in accomplishing the tasks of direct patient care. There are routines and required protocols to follow, but the p...
of many elderly patients. The failure of the policy to realise real benefits was seen in many areas. This is not to say...
out the parameters of the problem and review previous the results of research in this area. She discusses how patients older than ...
out to those Americans disabled by ignorance or handicapped by prejudice and teach them a better way" (Bush, 1993, p. 35). Since ...
et al, 1999). It is not uncommon for people to treat their symptoms as a cold, overcome the initial attack and then appear to fal...
the family owned a car, the elderly womans family had the opportunity to visit family or friends or even take a Sunday drive. Th...