and comfortable movement at the joint‚ eliminates stiffness improves posture and relieves muscular tension during old age and enhancing their ability to move more independently. LIMITATIONS TO EXERCISE. Organised physical activity with the elderly needs to be approached with care and caution as There are many limitations to exercise that exist‚ both physically and physiologically. Limitations include: Within the respiratory system‚ the heart may not pump as effectively as it once did in
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The youth and the elderly of the world today‚ have many similarities. Yes‚ they do have their differences‚ but there just seems to be very few. These similarities are carried out in every day occurrences. For example‚ the elderly and the youth are noticeably bad drivers‚ horrible even. Their driving capabilities are almost to the point where it should be a crime‚ yet neither group would ever dare to admit to it. Have you ever noticed that sagging objects and features seem to play a significant
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Watson ’s Theory of Human Caring Carmen Martinez NUR403 Aug 8th‚ 2013 Gail Williams Watson ’s Theory of Human Caring Background and major concepts of Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Dr. Jean Watson is considered a theorist‚ a philosopher‚ and a healer. She directed her life works to the science of human caring and proposed a new and innovative approach to the nurse-patient interaction. Dr. Watson resumed her life career as “devoted to the phenomena of human caring‚ and inner subjective feelings
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Running head: EXERCISE AND THE ELDERLY The Effects of Exercise in the Elderly Table of Contents Abstract ……………………………………………………………………… 4 Prescribing Guidelines for Fitness……………………………………………. 5 Little Exercise – Prevention………………………………………………….. 6 Exercise and Self Esteem …………………………………………………….. 8 New Ideas for Exercise……………………………………………………….. 9 Balance and Exercise ………………………………………………………… 10 Water and Exercise………………………………………………………….... 11 Exercise and Osteoarthritis
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Watson’s theory of caring and applying it to practice Jean Watson is from the Appalachian Mountain region of West Virginia. She attended the Lewis Gale School of Nursing‚ graduating in 1961. She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in 1964 and went on to eventually obtain her PhD in educational psychology and counseling in 1973. Dr. Watson served as Dean of Nursing at the University Health Sciences Center and was the President of the National League for Nursing and is a fellow of the American
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Elderly Abuse: Recognizing and Reporting The 2009 United States Census shows that 12.4 percent of the Illinois population was 65 years of age or older. In Illinois‚ an estimated 76‚000 persons over age 60 suffered from elder abuse‚ but the state of Illinois reported receiving only 10‚583 elder abuse reports during 2008. The 2008 Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Program Annual Report‚ Demographics reveals that of reported cases of abuse in Illinois that year: almost one in four victims are age
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Social Inequality in Elderly Americans Elderly people (women and men age sixty-five or older) (Macionis‚ 2005)‚ Have many obstacles to face as they grow older‚ many of these obstacles involve social inequality. Not only do the elderly have to learn to deal with many forms of Ageism (the stereotyping and prejudice against individuals or groups because of their age)‚ some also have to deal with the fact that they do not have enough savings or pension benefits to be self supporting‚ for most people
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Elderly and Mental Fitness Exercise is a powerful antidepressant. It can create mental alertness‚ sharper mind‚ and the ability to learn. Movement‚ such as a simple brisk walk can deliver a powerful dose of mind altering hormones to the brain. Researchers at Duke University have shown that exercise can improve the brain functioning of the elderly and may even protect against Dementia. Just as our bodies need physical exercise‚ our mental faculties also need exercise if they are to remain useful
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may sound a little dramatic but is it true that American elderly is not well treated? In this paper‚ I aim to discuss about the American and Vietnamese society’s treatment of elderly. Moreover‚ I also suggest some explanations for the differences between the ways two cultures treat its old people. First of all‚ the strength of the America is: living condition. The developed economy and technology have brought many benefits to the elderly. Old American people live quite comfortably; they don’t have
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Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring Dr. Jean Watson developed a theory of human caring that has become essential in nursing. Caring is at the core of nursing and is vital in providing positive patient outcomes. Watson’s theory of caring can be applied to patient situation and his or her environment. She based her theory upon human caring relationships and experiences of human life. She acknowledges a caring relationship and a caring environment preserve human dignity
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