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Age Discrimination in Employment, 2004.
This paper discusses the challenge facing older workers and the actions they can take to prove age discrimination.
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that older employees and job applicants, who are 40 years of age or older, are protected under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The author states that claimants can use time-consuming and costly processes of litigation, mediation, or dispute resolution to reach a settlement or decision on their complaints. The paper states that age discrimination claims continue to be the fastest-rising claims with the EEOC because American workers are living and working longer, sometimes into their 70s.
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"The EEOC recently settled a major age discrimination suit against Foot Locker. In any discrimination case, the following qualifications must be met: the claimant must be a member of a protected class, adverse employment action has occurred, legitimate reasons exist for the cause of action. When an employee feels that he has been discriminated against, he can file a claim with the EEOC who will investigate. In the case against Foot Locker (who owned Woolworth Inc.), employees 40 years old or over were laid off. But immediatley after these layoffs, younger workers were hired from the outside and filled the vacant positions that were left by the older workers (EEOC)."
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Alzhiemer's Disease, 2004.
An overview of Alzhiemer's and various alternative treatments.
5,400 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 132.95
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This paper examines Alzheimer?s; it?s aetiology and symptoms, in order to question the orthodox and alternative treatments available. It discusses the considered main causes that include zinc, copper, iron and aluminium, as well as including a brief overview of the accepted commonest risk factors. It is concluded by considering and suggesting, that ginkgo biloba is the main contender as the alternative to orthodox medicine in treating and preventing, Alzheimer?s disease.
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Introduction
Chapter 1
An Overview of Alzheimer?s Disease ? Definition, Aetiology and Risk Factors
Associated Structural Abnormalities of AD
Beta Amyloid Plaques (BAPs)
Neurofibrillary Tangles
Risk Factors of AD
Chapter 2 ? The Biometals
The ?Normal? role of Zinc
The Paradoxical Role of Zinc
Iron
Copper
Aluminium
Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress
The Cholesterol Theory
Chapter Three ? Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba as an Antioxidant and Preventative
Vitamin ?E? and Other Free Radical Scavengers
Chapter Four - The Role of Orthodox Treatments
Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), One of the Neurotrophic Factors
Selegiline
Oestrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
Metal Chelation Therapy
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Chapter Five ? Conclusion
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"Copper is another essential trace mineral in the human body; it is a constituent of many enzymes and takes part in the absorption of iron and in melanin formation. Lack of copper may result in anaemia and bone changes. Estimated safe and adequate dietary intake is 1.5-3.0 mg/day for adults, and 0.4-0.6 mg/day for infants (Tortora and Grabowski, 2000). Copper plays a crucial role, with cholesterol, in nutrition and normal brain function. Recent evidence indicates that copper and cholesterol may both be important factors in the aetiology of AD. Sparks et al (2003) explains how trace amounts of copper (0.12 ppm) added to water and given to cholesterol-fed rabbits induced BAP accumulation, including senile plaque-like structures in the hippocampus and temporal lobe."
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Animal Therapy with Elderly Patients, 2004.
This paper reviews the current literature regarding the use of animal-assisted therapy to help elderly people deal with depression.
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper analyzes various studies that deal with the success or failure of animal therapy with the elderly. The treatment discussed is, specifically, the use of domestic and farm animals in helping elderly people deal with depression that is a consequence of their lack of independence.
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"For many elderly citizens, the problems of aging can be compounded by depression -- an illness that affects the body as well as the mind. A major depression affects people's ability to work, study, sleep, eat and enjoy activities that they once found pleasurable. Symptoms include persistent feelings of sadness and anxiety, which can compound other physical illnesses as well."
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Workers Over 65, 2004.
Looks at the growing trend of workers over the age of 65 returning or staying in the work force.
1,222 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines some of the commonly held misconceptions about people over the age of 65 and their job performance skills. The paper dispels some of the negative myths about the performance ability of older workers and outlines the reasons why employers could benefit from an aging work force.
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"Today, many workers who hit retirement age are opting to keep working. Many factors contribute to this fact: economics, changes in retirement age, continuing need for personal achievement, and employers? need and desire to keep older workers on the job. In today?s economy, many workers simply cannot afford to retire (Hawthorne, 2003). At the same time, the age for eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits will eventually climb from 62 to 67 with a substantial reduction in benefits for early retirees. This means that many older Americans will spend at least two to five years longer in the workforce or have to change their lifestyle. In addition, many older people simply want to keep working. The world faces a future in which a whole generation is healthy, wealthy and bored. Many will choose to keep working or will go back to work."
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2003.
An overview of the causes, treatments, and outcomes of Alzheimer's disease in the United States today.
5,673 words (approx. 22.7 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 137.95
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This paper looks at one of the most debilitating of the illnesses that are associated with the aging process, Alzheimer's disease, which affects memory, cognition, and behavior. It provides a comprehensive and scholarly overview of Alzheimer?s disease, its etiology and incidence, typical treatments and overall prognosis. A review of new research into Alzheimer?s causes and treatments is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"The etiology of Alzheimer's disease can be conceptualized as being a developmental reversal of a child becoming an adult. ?The Alzheimer's patient moves in an opposite trajectory from the infant who acquires increasingly complex skills and capacities over time; instead, the person with Alzheimer's loses skills and capacities as memory fails to support the array of adult activities? (Martinson & Muwaswes, 1993, p. 229). According to Maurish and Moses (1997), it was assumed by researchers until fairly recent times that certain mental disorders had an organic basis, whereas others were described as functional; here, the term functional was conservatively defined as having no known organic basis."
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Gender Roles for Caregivers of the Elderly, 2004.
Reviews some of the literature available on caregiving and the impact gender has in caregiving.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper presents a review of the literature available concerning the relationship between caregivers and the recipients of their care. Particular emphasis is placed on literature that looks at the impact that gender has on the role of the caregiver.
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"The question of what impact gender has in caregiving and/or the distribution of caregiving tasks among family members when caring for aging parents is a significant one, given the aging of the population and what has been reported as a breakdown in family structure. By far the literature provides information concerning care by the spouse. There is an overwhelming need for studies centered on family members and roles involved in caregiving activities for parents."
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2004.
A brief examination of the condition know as Alzheimer's Disease.
845 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease of the brain that results in memory loss, impaired thinking, difficulty finding the right word when speaking, and personality changes. It explains that it is found predominantly in the elderly population and discusses specific characteristics, symptoms, and treatments. Focus is placed on different treatment options available.
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"Alzheimer's illness is common in the elderly population. Studies (Knopman, Boeve, & Petersen, 2003) reveal that over three million people living within the United States have been diagnosed with the disease. As a person ages, the condition worsens and usually people having Alzheimer?s also have a long life expectancy. Except for advancing age, a family history of Alzheimer?s and cardiovascular disease, there is no evidence to support that environmental or health-behavioral factors strikingly increase a person?s risk. There continues to be ongoing arguments that the onset of the disease may be a result of low education, head injury, and being of the female sex."
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Alzheimer?s Disease, 2004.
A look at current hypotheses and effects of Alzheimer?s disease.
3,294 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper covers a broad range of areas pertaining to Alzheimer's disease (AD), a devastating disease that ravages the brain, robs the sufferer of their identity and eventually causes death. It looks at how AD is not an inevitable part of aging or an acceleration of aging and how it is a disease belonging to a category of diseases known as dementias, which cause a severe deterioration of several mental functions such as judgement, language and memory. It explores different areas from its neurochemistry, anatomy and neurophysiology, to the alarming statistics, the psychology and observable behavioral changes in all stages of this disease. It also discusses causes, current treatments, and treatments under investigation.
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"The first symptoms of AD occur at a microscopic level which affects many areas of the brain and may begin as early as the 20?s. Initially, subtle symptoms arise such as forgetfulness and mood change (Jones, 1999). This is due to nerve cell death in the limbic system which undergoes the most severe degenerative changes in AD. The entorhinal cortex is affected earliest and most severely, and shows the clearest evidence of cell loss. This structure is the major relay through which information from the neocortex gets to the hippocampus and back to the neocortex, and it is this degeneration that is thought to cause initial memory loss in AD (Kolb & Whishaw, 1996). Short-term memory is made worse as the hippocampus is gradually ridden with plaques and tangles. Sadly, even long-term memories fade away."
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Senior Housing Marketing Plan, 2004.
This paper is a thorough marketing plan for a proposed senior housing community in Maryland.
3,568 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper examines all the marketing angles in order to promote a unique housing community in Maryland. The focus of the housing community would be sports-oriented active seniors, with an emphasis on equine sports. The writer discusses the target market and describes the competing communities in the area. The strengths and weakness of the proposal are examined, and an analysis of the proposed community is provided.
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"This 14-acre site one mile from historic Annapolis is near the mouth of the Severn River and overlooks the Chesapeake Bay and the spectacular Bay Bridge. This is a community of 147 multi-family units within two six-story, elevator-access buildings. There?s a three-level clubhouse and two-story health-care center; the health center offers residents a variety of flexible health care plans. Ownership is through a cooperative, in which residents will cooperatively own the land, buildings, health-care center, fishing and crabbing piers. The intention was to offer residents home ownership with no maintenance and upkeep hassles. One-bedroom co-op apartment homes begin at $366,500. Monthly fees begin at $1,576 and include maintenance inside each home, utilities, parking, storage areas, real estate taxes and insurance on the buildings. Also included are weekly housekeeping and linen service, scheduled transportation to local shopping and events, emergency call system monitored 24/7, daily security check, concierge, dietary consultations, one meal each day, basic cable service and fitness, nutrition and wellness services. Fee-based services include water taxi, limousine, private catering, extra meals, dry cleaning pickup and delivery and guest meals. In addition to the clubhouse, the community also features a private dining room available for personal entertaining, a convenience shop and guest suites. It also offers a computer-equipped library, woodworking shop, arts-and-crafts studio, billiard/card room, beauty and barbershops and a bank."
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Problems of Aging, 2004.
Discusses the problems faced by caregivers when caring for the aging population.
1,078 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The advancements in medical facilities have considerably increased life expectancy of Americans and, consequently, there is a surge in the aged population. Caring for the increasing ?aging population? has become an important issue in the health care field. This paper discusses some of the important aspects of caring for the old and the effects on the caregivers in a detailed manner. There are a lot of practical problems associated with old age caring. The paper discusses the financial burden, health impact, and time constraints on the caregiver.
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Introduction
Aging and Society's Outlook
Emotional Stress in Caregiving
Caregiving, Employment and Financial Aspects
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Another aspect that is attendant with the caregiving is the time and attention that the task demands. A survey conducted revealed that around 7% of informal caregivers had to quit their jobs, being unable to divide their time between caregiving and work. Even if they continue in their present jobs there is an observed fall in their productivity because of their constant preoccupation with the caring task. ?The aggregate costs of caregiving to US businesses in lost productivity are at least $11.4 billion per year,? [Salvatore J. Giorgianni]. About two out of five caregivers responded that the number of hours that they worked has been greatly reduced. About 40% of the caregivers had to take unpaid leave of absence of around 17 days a year, which reflects as 8% of their yearly work time. [Marc A. Cohen] In many cases, looking after seriously disabled and chronically ill elders would necessitate fulltime care. Quitting jobs added to the already mounting financial burden."
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Ethnicity and Aging, 2004.
This paper discusses the differences in aging ethnic groups, stressing nutrition, depression, and use of services, which should influence the planning of geriatric programs and services.
3,075 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This paper reviews some of the research being conducted by social scientists and health care workers on different ethnic groups and aging. The author relates that a dietary study of elderly Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites reveals a difference in what they eat. The paper discusses the increasing number of elderly of all ethnic groups and how they suffer from depression. It presents a comparative study of Japanese-Americans.
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"As the number of elderly increase across the United States, there will be greater demand for medical, psychological and social services that meet their needs. To prepare for such contingencies, it is best to continue such data collection now rather than wait until the demands are high. In this way, the country can be assured that it is indeed responding to this major population that will be requiring extensive support and care in the coming decades."
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Interest Rates and Pensions, 2004.
An explanation of how pension reporting must take into account the change in interest rates.
853 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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An examination of interest rate assumptions for the purpose of reporting pensions. The writer explores the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's generally accepted counting principles. The writer then discusses what happens to various pension accounts when the interest rate assumptions change downward and upward.
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"As the nation watched in horror, Enron went down in flames, and in the process took millions of dollars of pension plans with it. People across the nation lost money as Enron?s demise had a ripple effect on the economy and other companies throughout America. It caused individuals to take a closer look at the way their pensions were being handled and it provided a reminder that it is important to have checks and balances in place. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is in place to manage pension plans. It manages more than 30,000 of them at any given time."
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The Effects of Spirituality, 2004.
A look at the mental and physical aspects of spirituality for the Jewish, Catholic, and other faiths' elderly population.
1,414 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses how the relationship of spirituality to aging is not a new idea and how society, as a whole, has been thinking about spirituality and its effects on aging since the first recording of religious history. It examines how the effects of spirituality on the elderly population have been shown to be positive, long-lasting, and generally beneficial to all who are preparing for their final days. In particular, it looks at how most religions include references in texts that point to late life as an honorable phase that presents distinct opportunities for spiritual growth, from the Sheikh in Islam to the Rebbe in Hassidic Judaism. It demonstrates how each religion describes a set of practices that leads to eventual spiritualism.
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"For example, in the Jewish faith, death is a part of the natural cycle. Death, like life, has meaning and is part of God?s plan. Although life is valued above all else, death is an acceptable natural part of that life. In addition, the Jewish faith has a firm belief in an afterlife, where those who have lived a worthy life will be rewarded . Another example is that of the Catholic faith. The Catholic faith is in Jesus Christ as a savior. Through the saving death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Catholics are able to face the reality of death with a serenity that the spirituality holds. In both of these examples, death is not feared, but exalted, leading to a more positive outlook on aging."
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Generation Gaps in the Work Force, 2004.
An analysis of the influence of one's generation on the workforce.
4,551 words (approx. 18.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 118.95
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This paper explores four generation groupings and their impact on the employment sector: Veterans, or Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and the newer generation, Generation Y, or Generation Next. Of all the conflicts between generations in the workplace, perhaps the most volatile and difficult to strategize upon is that between the Baby Boomers and Generation Y. The paper tries to understand why these two generations are butting heads in the workplace and looks at where each of these four generation groups stems from.
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"Veterans, or Traditionalists, compromise the oldest bracket of the workforce. At an average of 52million of the population, Veterans are those born between 1922 and 1943, coming of age during and before the Great Depression. They have a work-ethic that makes them ?solid, no-nonsense performers with respect for authority and who are repositories of lore and wisdom? (Zemke, 2001). They have the experience of the job and tend to ?be more concerned with the ?big picture? issues? (ISR, 2003). While younger generations may condone their stringent work ethic and ?bullish? attitude towards changes in society, ?This generation rebuilt America by partnering with institutions. In so doing, this generation fueled the economic boom? (Lancaster, 2002). Fifty percent of the male ratio of this generation group were war veterans."
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Medical Care for the Elderly, 2004.
A brief discussion about the issue of payment of medical bills for the elderly.
752 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper presents an examination of the preservation of assets for the elderly who are faced with medical bills, either for themselves or for their children. The writer also discusses the preservation of assets when an elderly person has to go into a nursing home or assisted living facility.
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"Through the ability of medical science America?s population is living longer than ever before. As the nation?s population continues to age elderly residents are encountering significant dilemmas regarding the preservation of assets when they have large medical bills to pay either for themselves or their adult children. In addition the need to move into a nursing home or an assisted living facility also endangers the assets of the elderly."
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Marketing to Seniors, 2004.
An overview of marketing in the 2000s, focusing on the trend of marketing to senior citizens.
2,413 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper begins by providing a scan of marketing trends in the current business world. It then moves on to the phenomenon of marketing in the senior citizen sector and the changes that need to be made to classic marketing methods in order to fit this unique population group.
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"The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article looking into the changing needs and desires of the new class of elderly, the aging baby boomers. "We are stunned at the high percentage of older consumers who felt that their needs were not being met. According to a survey by Georgia State University, consumers 55 and older control 75% of the nation's wealth, and about half of the discretionary income. Other studies from Grey Advertising warn that marketers who overlook the 50-and-over market could be headed for disaster. The over-50 age bracket is an especially good market for tax and legal advice, home entertainment, financial services, and travel and clothing." Time Magazine also echoed the findings as they chided Madison Avenue for disregarding a vast, long ignored market. (Bauer, 1989)"
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Marketing for Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities, 2003.
Discusses issues related to marketing for LTC facilities.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 55.95
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The paper examines factors that impact the shape of marketing for LTC facilities. It looks at demographics, baby boomers, the high cost of LTC, the Medicaid rule, insurance, and personal funds.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine issues related to marketing for long-term care (LTC) environments and examine the context in which marketing has become relevant to the discourse of LTC. Following, will be a discussion on a range of factors that..."
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Aggression in Children and the Elderly, 2003.
Examines aggression from a comparative developmental perspective.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 63.95
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Discusses differences in aggressive behavior, including types of aggression, triggers, behaviors, etc. Examines the occurrence of aggressive behavior in older populations of psychiatric patients.
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"Berkowtiz (1992) defines aggression as any form of behavior directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment. Berkowitz ..."
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