Essays on Elderly

Introduction

The health status of the American population has continuously been affected by disparities in healthcare distribution. While some populations have dominantly been able to access and acquire quality healthcare, other groups have been sidelined from accessing and acquiring such care. This has been caused majorly by individual and group factors which have at one instance or another affected the distribution, access, provision and acquisition of quality health care. Health disparity refers to the overall difference related to prevalence, incidence, mortality, disease burden as well as other unfavorable health determinants that exist unequally among individuals or populations. These factors are Continue reading...

The impact of aging in United States

Currently, there are more than forty million elderly persons above sixty years in the United States. Statistically, studies show that the population elderly people will double in the next three decades. Such significant increase in the aged population is attributed to the better healthcare, good nutrition and overall improvement of human health. As a result, life expectancy in the United States stands at sixty five years and above. The current elderly generations were born during the baby boomers era after Second World War. There is two percent increase in the population of elderly people over the last decade. The Continue reading...

Introduction

Key Words: Education, African Americans, Minority Groups, Society

Historical Background of Education for African Americans

It is argued that education is a very important factor to success. This statement is true now and back in the days of slavery. Back then, schools were segregated along the lines of race. The distribution of public money was not done equitably. White schools received more public money than the black schools. This translated into the quality of education offered in the schools. Even more impeding was the fact that fewer African American people were enrolled into the schools. Black children were pulled out of school often to work on Continue reading...

Most governments all over the world have social policies that help support and overcome the weaknesses of the major social organizations of the nation, especially the disabled, the youth and the elderly. When it come to the quality of life of senior people, some aspects comes into play. These are health status, income security, education and employment and, the perception of older people to social connectedness.
According to statistics, the Canadian population is rapidly aging. Older people makeup a rapidly growing population and, this trend is expected to go on for some time since there is improved life expectancy Continue reading...

Grumpy Old Men is a 1993 American film that revolves around the life and times of two childhood friends, Gustafson and Goldman, in their old age. The cast is made up of Jack Lemmon (acting as John Gustafson), Walter Matthau (acting as Max Goldman), Ann Margaret (acting as Ariel Truax Gustafson), Burgess Meredith (acting as John Sr.), Darryl Hannah (acting as Melanie), Kevin Pollak (acting as Jacob), Ossie Davis (acting as Chuck) and Buck Henry (acting as Elliott Snyder). As the title suggests, the film misrepresents the elderly as people who are always grumpy, easily irritated and stubborn. In Continue reading...

In this paperwork, I am going to discuss about the growing proportion of older adults in the United States and how it may affect the nation economic, politically, and culturally.
It has come to both the government and the citizens’ attention, of the unparalleled pace that the United States is aging at, hence resulting to an increase in proportion of the elderly. The economic, social, medical, and personal situations are strongly affected by this continuous increase in the number of people over age 65 years. Critics have argued that this imminent occurrence of aging will place unexpected pressure on Continue reading...

Reflection Paper Based On a Real Interview of an Older Adult

Introduction
As one grows older, there is a stark difference in one’s nutritional needs. This is chiefly because of the changing physical condition of the body, resulting in changes in many bodily functions (1). Additionally, their ability to perform tasks that they performed erstwhile is greatly reduced. This is either due to reduced convenience or decreased mobility. Whatever the reason may be, it is important for clinical staff in addition to family members to show concern and sensitivity to the unique needs of the elderly population. This can only be developed by attaining an understanding about their needs Continue reading...

CHAPTER ONE

Most people across the world especially the in the United States have high expectations of longer life expectancies. The observed results if this high expectation is a vital factor in the demographic changes of a given country, and results to an increased population of the number of people who live past the age of sixty five years. The results of increased elderly population, therefore, results to the growth in the interest of the subject of gerontology, a scientific study involving the elderly and aging. Gerontology as a subject involves a detailed study of biological, chronological, social, and psychological dimensions Continue reading...

Abstract

The phases that elderly people go through in their life leave them exposed to physical and emotional vulnerability. This paper explores the ways in which the elderly face challenges in day to day life, from physical and emotional difficulties to stereotypes propagated in the media. In the face of such stereotypes, the elderly population often behaves in a way expected of them. The elderly are forced to devise methods to cope with these challenges if they are to fulfil the last stage of their life journey in a positive manner. Either by putting a positive spin on situations or Continue reading...

Introduction

In a global perspective there has been an upward trend in the ageing rates. Enjoying population has risen in some states than the working population. This has caused over dependency among the few who are employed. A bigger percentage of income is spent on consumption purposes leading to a decline in the amount saved for investment. Cultures of people have hence spelt out how the aged should be cared for but has faced a lot of challenges due dissenting argument made by the scholars. The paper will concentrate on the revealing some of the ways undertaken to care and Continue reading...

- The dilemma involves fidelity to a client who is unable to communicate. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been married for sixty years. Now in his mid-eighties, Mr. Smith has suffered several strokes that have rendered him semicomatose. Mrs. Smith is legally blind, walking with the aid of a cane. She remains perceptive, however, and makes all of the financial decisions for the couple. She also oversees all of Mr. Smith’s medical decisions. Mr. Smith was recently admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and bedsores, but Mrs. Smith has elected, even in her current state, to take him Continue reading...

Ageism is the stereotyping of persons purely based on their advancement in age. This led to the formation of groups such as the Americans for Generational Equity (AGE). The group aims at sensitization of issues such as the availing of resources and healthcare and resources to the elderly. However, some scholars believe that the special treatment availed to the elderly results in discrimination against the young. Recent definitions of ageism include this factor. This means that the trend involves changes in the beliefs that people have towards how they should treat people of particular age, especially the old.
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In the past, WeSpot (place where I work) has assessed customer satisfaction in a variety of ways. The past assessments have used divergent measurement methods and tools, depending on the purpose of the assessment. Recently, the company’s strategic team has decided to establish uniform methods and measurement procedures, which can gather useful and meaningful customer satisfaction information. This activity is carried out for an increased understanding of the customers and the market.
The agency has identified four key drivers of satisfaction, based on which the assessments were carried out. The key drivers were; product/service quality, speed and timeliness Continue reading...

The Dying of the Light is an article by Dr. Craig Bowron that captures the controversy surrounding the role of medication in prolonging life. The author describes that many medical advancements have become a burden to particularly elderly patients who in most instances are ready to embrace the reality of death. Dr. Bowron believes that dying in these modern times has become a tiring and unnatural process. “Everyone wants to grow old and die in his or her sleep, but the truth is most of us will die in pieces,” Bowron notes (Bowron). The article does not advocate for Continue reading...

There are 40.4 million elderly (+65 years) living in the American society in 2010 (Administration on Aging, 2011). They live all life in a house they might have purchased in their prime, pay off the house loans and wish to move out of it. There are varied reasons for moving out of the family home. For some it is health reasons, for others it is family reasons. The option to live away from families stems out of the fact the family home does not provide the care or environment for an aging person. There are a number of seniors Continue reading...

- Framework for Analysis
Twilight Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims at granting wished to the elderly. The organization supports the seniors around the nation by helping them acquire their wishes despite being at old age. In addition, the foundation understands that the elders have minimal income that can hardly keep them awake or some seniors who reside in nursing homes but cannot make their wishes become a reality. Given the income disparity across the US, the foundation helps the elders to maintaining the physical and mental happiness through supporting them achieve some of their wishes. It Continue reading...

Providing healthcare to the aged requires two times as much as that of younger persons. Less than half of the elderly have any insurance cover. This has also been made difficult by the rise in the cost of medical care. The aged are different from other age groups and, therefore, require special consideration. In support of the aged on this stress, medical insurance cover benefits have been increased for the elderly. This will help meet the increasing medical needs of the older persons.
Many find it difficult to put the concepts they preach into practice in their own lives. Continue reading...

Neither age nor distance diminishes a family’s bond. This is my realization when I met my grandmother for the first time.
It is the eve of Thanksgiving. The morning breeze blows softly towards me in the waiting shed. I wish the bus would arrive now. It is sunny, but the bright rays are not hot enough to remove the goose bumps in my exposed arm. I am excited to meet my grandmother. She is coming over for Thanksgiving. I am apprehensive too. After all, it is my first time to see her. I hope she likes me.
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- Background
Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine or fasces and may be transient or chronic. It is crucial to note that more than 90% of patients with incontinence, who are admitted in hospitals including the elderly, develop a for skin breakdown (Fung, 2007, 447). The skin is an important organ in our body because it prevents the human body against external factors. The urinary or fecal incontinence is a risk factor for breaking down the skin, which hinders it from playing its role. It is crucial to note that there are several factors such as age that Continue reading...

Chapter 6

Introduction
Discussion
- Brief about the ageing problem and problem statement
- Policy to protect elderly, compare to Oman
- Finding of the elderly health condition?
- Finding of health care needs for elderly, is adequate and accessible in Oman?
- Human resources ( shortage – qualification – skills – training )
- Other services provide from other sector
- Obstacles and limitations

Recommendations
Introduction
This chapter of the dissertation will discuss important findings related to questions of this research. General conclusions based on the findings of a literature review are presented according to the research aim. Moreover, weaknesses, strengths and limitations of this Continue reading...

Growing older is an achievement for Mr. K that is very noteworthy. Many families care for the aging Mr. K since he serves as reliable advisor. Over the years, Mr. K has gathered experiences of life and has a wide variety of ideas that can help the younger generation in finding solutions to their problems. The problems that greatly need Mr. K’s input are beyond the capability of the younger generation. Dignity is a right that everybody enjoys or should enjoy. A good example is at a time when Mr. K is suffering from a particular illness, respect Continue reading...

Introduction

The policy issue under study is the need to pay more attention to the mental health needs of elder people, both the ones, who receive informal care, and residential care users. This need directly stems from Centers for Disease Prevention quantitative studies. While more than 20 per cent of Americans aged 55 or more, experience at least one mental health concern, lots of senior citizens report that they have never received adequate social and emotional support. One of most wide-spread conditions among the elders is depression that is seldom reported, and treated (Steffens et al, 2009, p.887).
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Abstract

Oral health is an important aspect in the person’s overall health and hygiene. However, most elderly people are not getting adequate oral health care. The purpose of this paper is to examine the dental health status of seniors in Canada. It aims to identify the health risks associated with poor oral health among the elderly as well as to identify the disparities among other age groups especially on the younger and employed population of Canada. Underlying the investigation is the primary interest of this study which is to determine whether seniors in Canada are getting adequate oral health Continue reading...

Issues Faced by Aging Services

Introduction
Care for the elderly has become a challenge for many in the society. This care is important for the well-being of the people who have spent years taking care of their children and grandchildren. This is an important issue, because, while many are more than willing to take on the challenge of taking care of their elderly relatives, it is a difficult task that needs not only good intentions and love, but the expertise of a multidisciplinary team. The team can provide experience that will support, or augment the family’s efforts. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities Continue reading...

Antipsychotic drugs are used for managing psychosis and other mental and emotional disorders. The primary indication of antipsychotic drugs is schizophrenia. It is also used to patients with bipolar affective behaviors and Tourette’s syndrome. Antipsychotics also have indicative components that manage depression. For the elders, it is most commonly used to manage agitated behaviours caused by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These two are the most common disease associated to growing old.
For the elderly, these are said to have adverse effects. However, these drugs are still being used to them. Because of their age, it is common Continue reading...

Media portrayals of the elderly

Old age is one of the realities of life that most people dread to accept. Generally family, friends and society give upon elder citizens counting them as frail and unproductive population. This adversely affects the physical and mental wellbeing of even the positive and upbeat older lot. A lot of older people face indifference of all sorts and suffer in silence. Attitudes towards old age are as important as getting old. According to Hatch (2005) “people absorb impressions, ideas, images, dominant values and sounds that reflect society’s attitudes toward aging from media. In addition, media reflect dominant values Continue reading...

Abstract

Employing the services of Nursing Homes is becoming a huge trend in the United States in recent years. Families can bring their elderly and ailing love ones to these nursing homes and pay for a certain cost to support their treatment. However, there is a growing debate within the country with regards to the use of these nursing homes as some groups believe families should take care of their love ones at home. Supporters to these alternative facilities argue that nursing homes would provide better care to their love ones, especially given the financial and living conditions. This paper Continue reading...

Type of Journal Format: Structured Journaling

BIO-317V (BIO-317V-0101)
Abstract
The research investigates the current state of healthcare services for the elderly and proposes the ways of improving it. The study investigates the challenges that the nurse-assistants face when giving care services to the elderly. The researcher collects data from 25 respondents in 2 Long –term Care Organizations (LTCOs) in New York. The researcher uses structured interview for collecting data from the respondents. A majority of the respondents are females. The researcher categorizes his interview questions into four topics: Job description, Challenges for providing care to the elderly, time-related challenges, and challenges during recruit-integration in to Continue reading...

The unwanted remnants of our daily life usually end up in the garbage. The contents of the garbage can help in determining the culture of a certain individual or group of people. Garbage can also help understand the culture and behavior of the past inhabitants (Davies 34). The eating culture of an individual can also be determined with the content of his or her garbage. Archeologists also use the content of the garbage to tell certain traits of the past generation. The main setting of this garbage study will be at home and in specific the kitchen area. Kitchen Continue reading...

How Elderly Persons can be influenced to become Active Users of Smartphones to Communicate with Peers and Younger Aged Groups via the Use of Web 2.0 Technologies
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ABSTRACT

The generational gap between younger age groups and senior persons who use mobile technology has been well documented. It is the purpose of this paper to document the challenges that senior persons face as it relates to the use of mobile technology. In addition, this research paper will reveal how mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be used to improve or enhance their social interactions amongst Continue reading...

Introduction

Average score in the introduction
Poor literature review
An excellent theoretical representation
A good analysis
Average summary
Overall mark for the paper (conclusion)
Introduction
The paper has the objective of thoroughly analysis a paper on the impacts of age stereotypes in the older people in the society. The topic seeks to showcase how older people are constantly discriminated in the society in terms of tasks given, rights, treatment, and financial benefits or recognition. Such discrimination often affects how the society perceives old people. In my perspective, such discrimination affects their quality of life, how the older people relate to Continue reading...

Studies show that stroke survivors with poor oral hygiene have a poor quality of life (Armstrong and Mosher 2011). (Lam et al. 2014) have explored the effect of clinical oral health and socio-demographic factors on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients following stroke. Oral health-related quality of life results were received before and after provision or oral health promotion interventions. Eighty-one patients faced a stroke rehabilitation ward. OHRQoL have also determined the outcomes after in-hospital oral health intervention programme. They observed a significant association between the absence of regular daily brushing and majority of measurement scale items ( Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Part I:
During my interview with the Army Chaplin, he explained that he had always wanted to help people, and he felt naturally drawn to serving those who needed somebody. He did not think they necessarily needed him but they needed somebody. He had seen many people be cruel to those who needed care, and though if he entered the field, it would be one less spot open for somebody like that available. Throughout the interview, he showed signs of having used the decision-making model to choose his career path. He had an internal problem, which signaled communication. Though Continue reading...

Introduction

The rate of mortality of the elderly in the society has reduced over the years. There is also the evidence of the health of the people improving. There has been a notable rise in the demand for proper healthcare especially for the people who are on Medicare. The life expectancy of the elderly has even improved as people now live for longer periods of time (Fussel, 2004). Additionally, it is exceptionally critical to note that the cost that one endures when trying to maintain their healthcare costs have significantly gone up. A person who is in better health would Continue reading...

Older people have complicated health care demands that make the entire medical service unique. Studies show that more than half of the adult population above the age of sixty-five has more than three medical complications. Some of the medical problems affecting the older people include high blood pressure, diabetes, heart diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, as well as arthritis. Geriatrics refers to a special branch of medicine that deals on the health of elderly patients. It is aimed at treating and preventing disability and diseases, as well as ensuring that the general health care of older people is guaranteed (Ebersole & Continue reading...

Dorothy’s post response

Nurses can have a great impact in influencing health policies. It is indeed true that the nurses’ value has been undermined greatly in the past. As such, nurses need to become more politically aware of their importance in research and development of polices that affect the people. It is indeed true that most of the policies have been developed from research and nurses have played a big part in closing the gap between research and policy. Nurses play an advocacy role for the patient since they spend most of the time with patients compared to the time the doctors.
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First Case

In this paperwork, I am going to discuss a case study, whereby, I will be giving my recommendations for Ruth condition and giving the appropriate living environment that I believe will have the greatest likelihood of success. I will also include what modern research say about the practice regarding the long term care for the elderly. The case consists of the following main characters; Ruth- Beth’s step mother who was a retired beautician, and Beth.
According to the case, Ruth is described as being unsympathetic and unbearable towards Beth, hence creating a good environment for the establishment and Continue reading...

Delirium is a common, transient, and in most cases reversible acute neuropsychiatric syndrome. Its core features are global cognitive dysfunction and inattention (Fong, Tulebaev, & Inouye, 2009). It affects people of all ages but is more common amongst the elderly (Alagiakrishnan, 2014). Its overall prevalence in the community is low (1–2%). In hospital settings especially for general admissions, however, its prevalence increases to about 14–24%. Its incidence during an inpatient stay is relatively high ranging from 6% to 56% (Fong, Tulebaev, & Inouye, 2009). This incidence is much higher amongst specialized populations such as patients in intensive-care, subacute, postoperative, Continue reading...

The proposed intervention for this study is comprised of two parts. The first is proper fall assessment upon admission of the elderly patient and the second is customized fall prevention plan for the elderly patient. It is necessary that a thorough and proper assessment is done because the fall prevention plan has to take into consideration all the different factors that would contribute to the elderly patient’s performance in the hospital. The contents of the plan are based on the results of the assessment of the patient. It is customized because the individual characteristics of the patient, including Continue reading...

The nursing community and the elderly will benefit from the current study. For them to be aware of such benefits, the transfer of knowledge has to take place from the researcher to the different stakeholders. Disseminating the evidence shall take different forms to reach the target audience. Wilson et al. (2010), assessed health studies in the UK using McGuire’s five input variables of source, channel, message, and setting. They found out that “the source of communication, the message to be communicated, the channels of communication, the characteristics of the audience (receiver), and the setting (destination) in which the Continue reading...