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Nursing Leadership and Communications, 2006.
An analysis of the changing needs in the nursing profession as the "baby-boomers" age.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper argues that nursing in the 21st century will require a more direct focus on leadership and communication skills. As the baby-boomer generation begins to retire and enter their elderly years, nursing will be tasked with a growing number of patients that require specialized care. This fact, coupled with the evidence that there is already a nursing shortage throughout the world, will force modern nurses to contemplate leadership skills, as well as their ability to successfully communicate with patients and staff to ensure that quality care remains the profession's first priority.
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Leadership
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"Nursing in the 21st century will require a more direct focus on leadership and communication skills. As millions of individuals of the "baby-boomer" generation begin to retire and enter their elderly years nursing will be tasked with a growing number of patients that require specialized needs. This fact, coupled with the evidence that there is already a nursing shortage throughout the global society, will force modern nurses to comprehend leadership skills, as well as the ability to successfully communicate with patients and staff to ensure that quality care remains the profession's first priority. II Leadership."
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Life Span Research, 2005.
A study on the generational theory and the human life span.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper addresses the hypothesis that generational theory can be applied to understanding the sense of conflict that emerges between adolescents and seniors. The paper defines for the purposes of discussion, the term adolescents and seniors. The paper uses generational theory and hypothesizes that the sense of conflict that is observed from the interaction of these groups is attributed to these two populations coming from two distinctive generations that are separated by more than forty years.
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"One of the core principles in the study of generational theory is the observation that all generations appear to share attitudes and behaviors that are common to those maintained by their same-age peers. The concept of a generation is best described as a community that is identified by their years of birth, location, age, and shared life and social events occurring at critical periods in their development. Generational theory also indicates that there is a cycle, or saeculum, that "consists of four distinct periods, each lasting roughly 20 years. The uniqueness of the four periods explains why attitudes seem to change from one generation to the next; but in fact, the four periods simply cycle through about 80 years" (Rudich, 2001). As a result, the commonalities among members of a given generation not only separate them from the preceding generations but also separate them ..."
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The Case of the Mueller-O'Keefe Memorial Home, 2005.
A paper looking at long-term care management.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 178.95
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The paper examines the case of the Mueller-O'Keefe Memorial Home and Retirement Village. The paper begins by introducing the mission statement of the retirement home and community. It then proceeds to outline some of the main objectives of the organization and presents some of the strategic issues at play. The paper outlines the general situation facing Mueller-O'Keefe and looks how this expansion does not lose sight of the company's long-standing commitment to the health and the well-being of its residents.
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"Mission Statement for Mueller-O'Keefe Memorial Home and Retirement Village. The aforementioned organization has developed an enviable reputation as a stalwart provider of nursing and geriatric care services for senior citizens. Quite simply, at least according to the facility's administrator, Tom Clark, Mueller-O'Keefe Memorial Home and Retirement Village has emphasized "excellent" basic care as a fundamental tenet of its operational ethos. The facility seeks to be "the highest quality, lowest cost home in the county" and its caring attitude towards clients and residents is predicated upon the best in Christian values (Aaronson 1995 p.244). Mr. Clark proceeds onward to note that the objectives of his organization are also informed by a noble sense of equality; that is to say, residents are not treated any differently based on payer status (Aaronson 1995, p.244)."
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Generativity vs. Self-Absorption, 2005.
An interview with Michael Jordan focusing on the characteristics of generativity versus self-absorption.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses an interview with an elderly person, by the name of Michael Jordan. The paper discusses the reasons that this man was chosen to be interviewed and what he the interviewer felt that he could contribute to the understanding of the importance of life and focusing on others. The paper focuses on the character traits of generativity versus self-absorption.
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"Running Head: An Interview with Michael Jordan An Interview with Michael Jordan: Generativity vs. Self-Absorption The person I chose to interview was Michael Jordan, a funeral home director. The reason that I chose this individual was because he has worked at the funeral home for over thirty years. If anyone understands the importance of life and focusing on others, it would be Michael Jordan. He is actively involved in the community, he is married with two children, and he has four grandchildren. Sadly, I met Michael Jordan when a friend of mine had died a few months ago, but I only had a brief conversation with him at that time. I called him telling him about my friend and asked if I could have an interview with him. I mentioned that it was a school project. "
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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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Women's Health, 2005.
An analysis of women and health, based on six newspaper articles.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses six different newspaper articles that look at the issue of women and health. The articles reflect a current analysis of menopause, hormones, pregnancy, fitness and birth-control, all important factors of the multi-faceted aspects of women's health. The paper individually analyzes the main aspects of each newspaper article.
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"Women's Health: Popular Trends In the popular media, the first glimpses one is given of the issue of women's health is centered in the superficiality of health issues--beauty and weight management. Naturally, these issues are central to health (beauty to overall health and weight management to lower health risks)--but it is not for these reasons that the media tends to idealize the slim beauty. However, if one continues looking, they can discover that there is a general awareness of certain women's health issues underneath that surface, some important ones being menopause, birth control, pregnancy and fitness."
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Rheumatoid Arthritis, 2005.
An analysis of rheumatoid arthritis and its management.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the nursing management of rheumatoid arthritis. The paper discusses giving a diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis and the main ways that the condition presents itself. It also suggests factors associated with its appearance and common clinical manifestations. The paper then goes on to review the role of nursing in the condition's management.
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"Nursing Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis According to Ryan and Oliver (2002, p. 45), rheumatoid arthritis is "an autoimmune symmetrical inflammatory arthritis of unknown cause". The condition involves inflammation of the lining of the joints and tendon sheaths of the body and thickening of the synovium and joint swelling. The condition mainly involves the hands and feet, but larger joints can also be affected. Factors associated with its appearance are infection, stress, and trauma. Clinical Manifestations The most common clinical manifestations, caused by the systemic nature of inflammation, are fever, weight loss, fatigue, anemia and lymph node enlargement."
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Hormonal Changes in Middle-Adulthood, 2005.
A discussion of biological and hormonal changes in human middle-aged adults.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the various aspects of biological and hormonal changes in the human body that play a part in the Middle Adulthood stage of life-span development. However, the paper had a problem defining adequate psychological gender norms as they seemed over simplified and problematic, since the issues of passive/aggressive behavioral attributes are so widely spread between older males and females.
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"Psychology: Understanding and Evaluating Middle Adulthood in Relation to Gender Crossover, Psychology and Hormonal Changes in Lifespan Development This sociological study will evaluate and understand the various changes that occur when a human being reaches the Middle Adulthood stage of their lifespan development. By realizing the behavioral and biological changes associated with gender crossover and hormonal changes in personality. In this manner, one can realize how the body and the personality patterns change in relation to a gender pattern of external societal influences. In essence, through hormones, gender issues, and converging gender parallels, Middle Adulthood presents a stage of development that is congruous with lifespan development. This issue of hormonal changes that occur within the personality of a human being going through Middle Adulthood is important in life-span biology. The problem of evaluating gender roles in middle Adulthood is discovering the causal nature of human behaviors."
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Urinary Incontinence, 2005.
A discussion on promoting urinary continence in the elderly.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses urinary incontinence. The paper specifically focuses on urinary incontinence in the elderly and the impact that this condition has on the patient, as well as their relatives. Once the impact is discussed, the paper discusses courses of action that family members and patients often take to attempt to improve the situation they find themselves in.
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"Urinary incontinence or involuntary loss of urine is a problem for over 1.5 million Canadians, and especially the elderly; more than one-half of all institutionalized elderly are incontinent of urine. In fact, urinary incontinence is often the reason that family members have the elderly relative institutionalized (RNAO, 2002). With a rapidly aging population, the problem is becoming more prevalent than ever (Stotts & Deitrich, 2004). The prevalence of urinary incontinence increases with age, and is costly for the elderly in terms of finances, self-esteem, and self-worth."
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Kinesiology, 2005.
The following paper overviews the kinesiology program that was observed at the Glynnwood Retirement Center.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer examines the kinesiology program that was studied at the Glynnwood Retirement Center. The observed program is described in detail, including notation of whether or not the activities were challenging for the participants. Discussion of the appropriateness of the activities is provided, along with participant motivation. And, lastly, improvement suggestions are given, including personal insights and impressions that were formed during observation.
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"Program Description: The program that was observed took place at the Glynnwood Retirement Center, in Thornhill. The program was simply entitled "Fitness" and ran from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., twice each week, all year round."
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Patient Assisted Suicide, 2005.
An argument in support of patient-assisted suicide.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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The writer proposes that each person should have the ability to choose his or her moment of death. The writer argues that if a person chooses to die because they are in severe pain, or due to extreme illness, then they are justified in doing so. The writer believes that, although taking one's own life may seen as wrong, there are situations in which taking ones own life is just as appropriate as dying of a natural cause.
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"In this philosophical study, Thomas Nagel's thoughts on the meaningfulness of life, the Lucretian viewpoints on the inevitability of death, and David Hume's philosophical position on importance of "naturality" of our actions governing suicide will be discussed in order to prove my argument on death. Also, the philosophy of Robert Brandt in support of suicide will be mentioned in order to further strengthen my viewpoint. In my opinion, destiny is not something that is out of my control. For me, death is something that cannot be avoided. In essence, one can argue that although taking one's own life may be seen as immoral, there are relativistic situations in which dying due to the cause of one's own choice is better than dying of a natural cause."
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Young Adults Caring for Parents, 2005.
A discussion on the aging "Baby Boomer" generation, and their need for long-term care by their children.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper examines how, at the present time, the North American, baby boomer, population is aging. The writer argues that medical technology has aggravated the problem of changed demographics through an extended life span, which is characterized by low quality of life. The paper discusses how the likelihood of young adults becoming caregivers for their chronically ill parents is increasing.
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Income Disparity and Age, 2005.
A comparison of income disparity and pension plans for the elderly in the US and Canada.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper compares statistics from the United States and Canada in terms of income disparity and age, showing how the elderly earn less and may be retired so that they are dependent on pensions and government payments to live,. The paper analyzes how the retirement system in Canada is better shaped to maintain a level for the elderly than is the Social Security system in the United States.
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"Income inequality has been examined from a number of perspectives, noting the wide disparity between the income of the richest and the poorest, between people in different jobs, between genders, between different racial groups, and on the basis of age. Many such inequalities are evidence of unfair distribution, while that for age suggests certain characteristics of working life as the cause. An examination of the age disparities in the United States and Canada show why this is so and also suggest some differences between the two countries. Income disparities exist within age groups and have more to do with unfair distribution caused by such other factors as race and gender, along with expected differences on the basis of education."
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Caring for an Aging Population, 2005.
An examination of health care availability for the elderly.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper addresses a single issue in the matter of health care policy related to the elderly and the aging population. Specifically, the paper seeks to examine current policy issues and decisions surrounding health insurance coverage of the elderly. Often individuals who are in need of greater care but do not always have the financial resources to afford sufficient health care coverage.
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"One of the most important health-related issues facing the elderly population, both for the elderly themselves as well as policy-makers, is providing adequate and acceptable health care to a population that is rapidly aging. Healthier lifestyles and new medications have individuals living longer than ever before. In the United States, for example, the population boom following World War II has resulted in a contemporary generation that is moving into old age and will soon put a significant strain on a health care system that is admittedly not up to the task of providing for all the health care needs of the elderly. The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the major issues associated with health care of the elderly and some policies that could be implemented in order to address the existing problems."
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Social Security and the Future of America, 2005.
Baby boomers are the American children created after World War II that have been the most significant portion of the population for many years. This b...
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses "Baby boomers', the American children born after World War II that have been the most significant portion of the population for many years. The paper describes how this baby-boomer generation has led the country, altered lives through technological advances, and inspired those that will follow in their footsteps to take the reigns of the most powerful nation in the world. The paper examines how, by the year 2035, the majority of baby-boomers will be elderly and dependant upon the system that they have supported to provide for them in their aging years. The paper focuses on the problem, that with the largest portion of the population in the country's history looking to Social Security to provide for them, what will be left in the social security budget to meet their needs.
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Learned Helplessness, 2005.
A discussion on learned helplessness in the older adult.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper describes how theories of learned helplessness suggest that the self-perception of personal status affects the actual physical status of the individual. The paper discusses how researchers propose that there is a correlation between self-perceptions and self-fulfilling prophecies, where the perception of one's mental, physical, and emotional status appears to be realized. This paper briefly reviews this theory in regards to the cardiovascular system.
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Pressure Sores, 2005.
A discussion of pressure or bed sores.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper discusses pressure sores, what causes them, and how to treat them. The paper further examines how nurses should be vigilant in preventing pressure sores from occuring.
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"A pressure sore is also known as a pressure ulcer or bed sore. A pressure sore is a "localized area of cellular damage resulting from direct pressure on the skin causing ischemia, or shearing or friction forces causing mechanical stress on the tissues" (Clay, 2000, p. 45). Prevention of bed sores should be basic for nursing, yet it is not just a widespread problem but is one that is rapidly increasing. Part of the reason is that some nurses are not aware of this issue or how to prevent it."
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2005.
A review of the role of the nurse in caring for a patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is a literature review of an article on advanced practice nursing in the care and management of Alzheimer's disease. It cites statistics and focused briefly on the pathology of the disorder, diagnostics and is primarily interested in the needs based management of the patient, caregivers and family members, with the author stressing quality of daily life.
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"With the gradual lengthening of the human lifespan, geriatric medicine is faced with new problems: Alzheimer's disease, loneliness and depression, elder abuse and failing senses. For the registered nurse, the problems are compounded as the role of the nurse is to provide care and comfort. Alzheimer's disease presents a difficult set of complex issues which make it difficult for the RN in practice. Traditionally the Advanced Practice RN was there to help educate the family, and bring some comfort to the patient, comfort on an ever changing concept to the patient of what that comfort entails. This paper presents a literature review on management techniques that are patient oriented and seen from a "needs that are unmet" basis of disruption. Following the review, a patient assessment is presented."
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Aging in the US and Africa, 2005.
A comparison between the elderly in the USA and Africa.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper briefly compares and contrasts the role of the elderly in the US and Africa, how they are treated and their roles in society. The paper looks at the abandonment and isolation of the elderly in the United States and the integral and powerful role Africa's elderly play in both the tribal and familial structures. This paper briefly suggests that the US could benefit by emulating Africa's attitudes towards the elderly.
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"It is difficult to make generalized comparisons between the entire country of the United States with the entire continent of Africa, but if we focus on some of the dominant paradigms of the two areas, perhaps some useful discussion can be had. Looking at white, middle-class, urban and suburban people in the US, one can extrapolate some patterns in attitudes and lifestyle commonalities among the elderly that are relatively similar across the country. This is more difficult when looking at the entire continent of Africa, but if one focuses on the sub-Saharan portion, specifically in the less-urbanized and less Westernized countries, one can begin to make some generalizations about the lives of the elderly."
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