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    of the Nursing Home Today‚ there are approximately 16‚100 nursing homes in the U.S. with approximately 1.5 million residents (www.cdc.gov). However historically‚ the sick‚ disabled‚ and aged were cared for at home by family members. Changes in technology and social changes have created a shift in how we care for our elderly and disabled‚ and there is evolution in geriatric care that continues today (Morris‚ 1995). Nurses have had a huge role in revolutionizing the care for our elderly and for

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    NURSING THEORIES RELATED TO A HOME ENVIRONMENT Abstract This paper explores six published articles containing information about three nursing theories and how to integrate them into improving care and how they will work symbolically to provide better care for the elderly population at home. The three theories will address a patient’s personal home environment‚ nurse-patient relationship‚ and the emotional needs of elderly patients‚ while identifying how the three theories are similar

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    For my service this year‚ I was involved with Applecross Opal Nursing Home. Opal age care was a great help to me in opening my eyes to the desperate need for an extra pair of hands and the importance of nursing homes. Not only to the individual admitted in‚ but also to their families and friends. As I would arrive at 12.00 every time‚ I would go straight into lending a hand with lunch. Handing out the meals‚ packing away‚ cleaning up and keeping an eye on a few of the residents was my first job done

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    compared to participatory research which focuses on a broader societal analysis with the emphasis being on equity‚ self-reliance and issues of oppression. In contrast‚ appreciative inquiry is appreciative of the need for positive communication in the nursing home. This research will use observations of staff and present the themes developed from the filed notes to the focus group in an effort to collaborate regarding concerns‚ thoughts and solutions. This process will in turn help to develop a broader

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    At the end of my clinicals‚ there was a meeting about not over recommending a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for people who do not truly need a SNF according to the hospital. One of the criteria for not needing a SNF was if the person was functioning at the same baseline they were functioning at before surgery. This became a dilemma for one patient who had a total knee replacement because the patient could barely stand upright and walked with a severe genu valgum. According to the patient‚ she was

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    Malpractice - Nursing Home Neglect Americans are living longer than ever before thanks to advancements in medical technology‚ diet‚ and treatments. For many‚ this means entering assisted care as they age. Some may have disabilities that prevent from living on their own. Often times‚ the family that would care for them at a healthier time in their life can not provide the constant medical assistance needed. Many have family members that entrust a professional organization such a nursing home to provide

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    of abuse in nursing homes every year. There are many types of abuse reported as well. Even though there are many reports there are also many cases that are not reported. Elderly being abused puts them in an even more vulnerable position that what they were in. They now have to fear for their lives from the people who should be taking care of them. With reported cases and non-reported cases the abuser is rarely punished which makes the situation much worse. Elder abuse in nursing homes has grown at

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    that one in 10 elderly Americans has experienced some form of elder abuse. Many of these incidents occur in nursing homes‚ the very places we admit our loves for long-term care. Attorney Frank Balderrama of Balderrama Law Firm‚ LLC‚ is a personal injury attorney who handles nursing home abuse and negligence cases throughout the Carlsbad‚ New Mexico‚ area. Here‚ Attorney Balderrama gives a basic introduction to nursing home abuse‚ what it is‚ and what you can do to stop it. Nursing Home Abuse Defined:

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    Nursing Home Facilities - Top 10 Myths Reality: Most good facilities rarely smell bad‚ and when they do‚ chances are‚ it will be taken care of promptly. Not only are nursing homes inspected by each State on behalf of the Medicare administration every twelve to fifteen months‚ but they are also inspected by family members and other health professionals‚ albeit more informally‚ on a regular basis. So while you may encounter an unpleasant odor on one visit‚ it’s likely you may never experience it

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    just losing a few marbles”‚ never bothered me. As my first clinical course comes to a close‚ I realize the flaws with that statement. The elderly are often stereotyped as not being as sharp or having lost some mental tact. I have learned many things about life from one semester of working with older patients. It is important for nurses to realize that the elderly are often more experienced and seasoned when it comes to life and what they know. If people go in with this mindset‚ they will be able to

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