Have you ever wondered how it will be like to grow old? I believe that it is the hope of every individual; to live long and see his/her future generation. Well, there are many debates on the lives of older adults on some of the aspects of lives such as...
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The Study The study that is being described is a randomized factorial trial of fall prevention in elderly home-owners. It was designed to evaluate the efficacy of three fall prevention treatments (group exercise, home hazard management, and vision improvement) and explore how they interact with one another. Two-Group Strategy An experiment using both...
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Social Involvement as People Age As people age, social involvement enhances health. (Cherry et al., 2013). There are numerous things that go on when elderly people interact. In conversations over food and stories, the elderly interact with others. Other things that seniors will participate in as a sign of socialization include...
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Depression in the Elderly Although it is a prevalent issue, depression in the elderly is not a typical aspect of aging. Despite having more illnesses and physical issues, many seniors are content, according to some research. (Behm et al., 2014). Severity and Prevalence Depression is different from the typical bluesy or depressed feeling....
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Horgas A.L., Yoon S.L., and Grall M. Pain treatment, edited by Boltz M, Capezuti E, Fulmer T, and Zwicker D. (s). Geriatric nursing procedures based on evidence for optimum practice. Springer Publishing Company, New York (NY), 4th ed., pp. 246-67, 2012. This guideline replaces an earlier version: AL Horgas, SL Yoon....
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Because of the prevalence of lifestyle diseases and the rise in chronic disease rates among the elderly, there is a large number of older patients who rely on long-term care facilities. Health status deterioration among patients cared for in long-term facilities is widespread owing to a range of variables such...
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Nursing makes an important contribution to the health and well-being of the elderly Nurses are involved in ensuring that older people's healthcare and social needs are met in a timely, appropriate, and efficient manner. Nurses employ clinical judgment to assist older people in maintaining, improving, recovering, and coping with health-related difficulties,...
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The aging population faces numerous issues, and they rely on healthcare practitioners to help them overcome them. Most studies and academic papers reveal that middle-aged people and older adults confront the same health-related issues (Siegler et al., 2015). Nonetheless, there are dangerous health issues that only affect the elderly and...
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The United States: Dealing with an Aging Population The United States, like other industrialized countries, is dealing with a rapidly aging population, with projections putting the number of individuals over 65 at 81.7 million by 2050. While seniors currently account for 15% of the total population in the United States, this...
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While depression has afflicted all segments of the population, elderly persons over the age of 65 continue to be the most affected. The viewpoint is reinforced by current statistics, which show that, despite accounting for only 12.6% of the American demographic profile, the elderly account for 20% of suicide deaths...
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Elder Abuse Elder abuse has been more prevalent in families in recent years for a number of reasons, including the cumulative percentage of older people worldwide, chronic illnesses that render older people disabled, and the greater involvement of people in providing care for the elderly. According to studies, there will probably...
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One of the main subjects in sociology as well as other academic fields, particularly psychology and legal studies, is aging. This study aims to investigate how aging is conceptualized, explained, and quantified in sociology. As a result, the study will identify the various sociological ideas, data kinds, and approaches sociologists...
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