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Aging in America, 2005.
This paper discusses the American cultural bias that favors youth and denigrates aging.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that, in America, old age is not generally perceived as a proud accomplishment; the accumulated wisdom of older people is not respected but more often dismissed as being out of touch with modern ideas. The author points out that society euphemistically labels a retiree as a "senior citizen", but this seniority differs from that of a younger worker's honored position; it heralds a time of diminished income and productivity rather than progress. The paper emphasizes that, in defending the right to die with dignity, death is not the worst that can happen in this life, but rather life without dignity or sensitivity is the greatest threat society faces.
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"We are embarrassed by the idea of the elderly being sexy or provocative. Many react with amusement or disapproval when the elderly are open about being sexually active; the elderly man who retains his sexual interest earns the label of "dirty old man." We never hear about dirty young men because they are granted tacit social approval to be sexual. Elderly women are generally seen to have even less sexual appeal than elderly men."
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Cardiovascular Disease, 2006.
A thorough discussion of coronary heart disease risk factors among the elderly.
3,790 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper explains that hypertension, high levels of cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), smoking and lack of physical activity are the four identifiable and modifiable risk factors associated with the development and progression of cardiovascular disease and that these factors are especially high contributors to coronary artery disease in the elderly. The paper also examines the factors that make the elderly especially at risk for heart disease and discusses the prevention and treatment of the disease as well.
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"The elderly, those 65 years of age and older, are the fastest growing age group in the United States. "Individuals join the ranks of the elderly population at the rate of approximately 1,000 per day, and that number is likely to increase because the average life expectancy for persons reaching age 65 years is now an additional 15 years." In 1991, There were 30 million persons aged 65 years or greater in the United States, in 1991 and this figure is expected to increase to almost 50 million by the year 2020, approximately 20% of the population."
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Siblings, 2006.
A research-based analysis of the relationships between siblings.
3,200 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 26 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper presents research on sibling care-giving to ailing parents. The paper gives voice to the experiences of both primary and secondary sibling caregivers. The author conducted focus group discussions on inequity in the sibling caregiver relationship, which indicated that the siblings who provide less care are highly sensitized to imbalanced care giving relationships. The author theorizes that siblings who provide less actual care try to redress inequitable care giving by using cognitive strategies to justify their under involvement, whereas those who provide more care use both behavioral and cognitive strategies to redress such inequities. This paper is intended to serve as a first step in identifying some of the rationalizations used by secondary as well as primary caregivers. The paper provides the author's own research, as well as a review of the field's literature. The paper analyzes the findings of her focus groups and then offers suggestions to bring equity into the sibling care giving relationship.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Distress is Observed As A Result of Inequity
Efforts Are Made To Restore Equity As A Result of Distress
Forging Actual Equity
Forging Psychological Equity
Methodology
Sample
Analysis
Results
Conclusion
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"Siblings may move apart both geographically and emotionally during their young adult years. However, the illness of an aging parent can signal a new phase in the relationships among adult siblings who must confront the issue of providing parent care (Connidis, 2001). Unfortunately, many siblings do not assume a fair share of the care giving tasks, and instead, one sibling typically provides more care than the others (Cicirelli, 1992; Suitor & Pillemer, 1996). More-involved siblings may experience frustration and anger toward those who are less involved in care giving (Strawbridge & Wallhagen, 1991), whereas the less-involved siblings may feel guilty about not assuming their fair share of responsibility (Brody, 1990). Both those who are more involved and those who are less involved may feel distressed and take steps to change the situation. In this paper, we examine inequalities in parent care responsibilities and illuminate ways in which siblings seek to redress this imbalance."
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Dementia in Senior Citizens, 2006.
An overview of the debilitating illness known as dementia, its symptoms, diagnosis and different types.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper describes what happens to a patient suffering from dementia, including the physiological changes that occur to the brain as well as the symptoms and behavior commonly displayed by patients suffering from dementia. The paper also describes how dementia is presently diagnosed, the importance of obtaining an accurate diagnosis of the disease so as to differentiate it from other treatable illnesses and the different types of dementia.
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Introduction
Diagnosis
Types of Dementia
The Impact of Dementia
Data Analysis
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"Dementia refers to a trouncing of cognitive task due to changes in the brain caused by infection or pain. The changes might take place steadily or rapidly; moreover how they crop up might resolve whether dementia is reversible or irrevocable. Dementia is a type of common intellectual injury observed in aged people. More or less 10 percent of all people more than 65 years of age have clinically essential intellectual injury. Even though about 20 percent of these cases may be due to treatable causes such as toxic drug reactions, nearly all cases are what is identified as Alzheimer's ailment. It starts with fading concentration and reminiscence, loss of numerical capability, tetchiness and failure of sense of humor, and deprived orientation in space and time. Alzheimer's infection is persistently progressive and leads to fatality in 5 to 15 years. Studies of the brains of persons who have died of Alzheimer's illness illustrate typical warped fibers, known as neurofibrillary tangles, in definite areas of the brain, and cores of abnormal protein, called neurotic plaques, interspersed between nerve cells. No treatment is identified for dementia. A structure of this ailment strikes younger persons, in whom it is recognized as dementia.( Andrews and Roy, 2003)"
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Aging, 2005.
This paper discusses the phenomena of aging especially its commercialization.
2,765 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that, as the graying of America grows, so does the industry aimed directly at keeping these older people at least looking young. The author discusses the "beauty" companies including the men's anti-aging business, dentists, plastic surgeons, hundreds of books of healthy eating and vitamin supplements. The paper relates that a major fear of getting older is the loss of one's mental capacity because, with the discovery of Alzheimer's disease, the journals and newspapers constantly remind aging readers about the dire effects of losing one's mental and physical capacities and ending up a near-vegetable, subject to the care of family or long-term facilities.
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"Want to live longer and be in better physical condition? Now there are books out suggesting hypnosis, both self-hypnosis and going to so-called professionals. The idea is to learn to relax, to literally "think" unpleasant thoughts, such as aging and looking it, out of your mind. Obviously, there are those who believe self-hypnosis can work. "As you relax more and more...the relaxation causes all the muscles and nerves in the affected area to become completely relaxed...your body feels....completely free from discomfort." (Goldberg, p. 184) One can shrug one's shoulders and say, "whatever works for you." Unfortunately, no matter how long one lives, aging will occur, in some people sooner, in others, thanks to medications and surgeries and more attention to diets, longer."
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Influences on Food Choices of the Elderly in the UK, 2006.
A study and explanation of what influences the choices of food for the elderly in the UK.
1,839 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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In this article the author highlights the factors that affect the choices made by people , mainly older, who have less and less leisure time on their hands. He admonishes how they choose convenience foods over healthier alternatives. The paper concludes that producers and regulators should be better educated and informed about the nature of consumers' food choice processes in order that costly errors can be reduced.
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"A supposed need arises when there is incongruity between a desired state and an actual state. Some might call this hunger, but hunger is not the only need that food satisfies and depleted food reserves in the body is not the only way in which the desired and actual state may diverge. Dissatisfaction with an existing product, resulting from a gap between expectations and reality, may cause a gap between the actual and desired state."
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Adult Development Case Study Analysis, 2006.
This two part in-depth report details the expected challenges and opportunities of growing old, as well as psychiatric and cognitive illnesses in the elderly.
6,005 words (approx. 24.0 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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This detailed paper focuses on the elderly population which is currently the most rapidly growing sector in the U.S. The writer of this paper examines and details the emotional growth and the adaptation to normal bodily changes that occur in successful aging. This paper also centers on the psychiatric and cognitive illnesses in the elderly population. This paper contains a description of 10 case studies.
Topics covered in this report include:
Psychological Growth
Importance of Relationships
Sexuality in Later Life
Cognitive Changes
Memory Types
Case Studies
Adult Socialization
Peck's Theory: Three Tasks of Ego Integrity
Labouvie-Vief's Theory: Emotional Expertise
Reminiscence and Life Review
Elder Suicide
The Social Contexts of Aging
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"Researchers who followed subjects from adolescence to old age in a large-scale qualitative study of adult development discovered valuable information about relationships and aging. Positive relationships at any age of the person's life were found to correlate to satisfaction in old age. A satisfying marriage at age 50 predicted positive aging at 80. Contentment in later life was the outcome for subjects who had the ability to express gratitude and forgiveness in relationships. Overall, researchers determined that loving relationships promote personal growth and emotional healing."
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Healthcare for the Elderly, 2006.
This paper takes a close look at the United States healthcare system and what the author believes are innovative ways to address the rise in elderly care.
2,922 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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The author discusses the affects of elderly care on rising healthcare costs, lack of sufficient retirement benefits, problems with prescription drugs and elder abuse within nursing homes. The paper also details ways in which the writer believes these issues can be combated.
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"The strain on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security adds up to an increasing deficit. What will happen when the baby boomers reach retirement age? The government needs to look at the big picture and make long-term changes. Benefits will have to decrease or taxes will increase. Medicare should be focused more on the poor elderly otherwise the younger generations will be paying out large amounts in taxes to support some that don't really need it."
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Euthanasia, 2006.
An examination of legal, moral and medical issues involved in euthanasia.
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explores the issue of euthanasia. The author begins by discussing Dr. Jack Kevorkian and his court room trials for assisted suicide and then briefly looks at U.S. state law regarding euthanasia. The author also provides a comparison between passive and active euthanasia and reviews some of the many myths about euthanasia. It concludes with a study of the varying reasons people oppose euthanasia, including the author's personal feelings on the subject.
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"The people who are against euthanasia give several reasons for their belief. They believe that family members will talk their elderly relatives into euthanasia, so they can have their inheritance. Or they will withdraw food and drink per relative request. Or it will eventually turn into a situation where doctors and such can decide when it is time for a person to die. Even if the request is genuine, they believe that counseling will help. There is no difference between a well person wanting to die, then a sick. The only thing is one has a mental illness, and the other has a physical ailment. They are not saying that doctors should try everything in the world to keep a person a live. They believe that is inhumane. What they are saying is don't help a person die (Johansen, 1-3)."
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Health vs. Wealth, 2006.
This paper explores the ongoing battles between the health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and the traditional hospitals.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper details the current crisis concerning health care and health costs as well as public and government concern regarding health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and "regular" hospitals. The writer of this paper delves into the escalating cost of health care due to advancing technology and pharmaceutical research. This paper also discusses the services and care offered by both health institutions.
Topics covered in this paper include:
Cost of Care
Technology as a Cost-Increasing Factor
Costs of Maintaining a Traditional Hospital
HMOs as Profit Centers
Care
Traditional Hospital Care
Conclusion
Works Referenced
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"America's population is aging. We live longer, but therefore we require more hospital stays or medication than generations before us. The largest insurer of the aging is the government, through Medicare and Medicaid. Knowing the shortfall of income for future Medicare recipients, the government has been reducing, even curtailing some of the items, drugs, and illnesses for which it will pay the entire cost. Without such reimbursement, the for-profit HMOs are reducing the list of their clientele."
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