in-depth interviews on the perspectives of elderly persons were held with 4 participants aged above 60‚ recruited from a community medical center. Results All respondents rated themselves as ageing successful. Five themes were identified: Good health and ability of self-care‚ good family relationship and being cared for‚ feeling of contentment‚ economic security‚ and social activities. This reflected the multi-dimensional perspective in local elderly people. Conclusions A life span perspective
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1 A study on the Social activeness and Death anxiety among the elderly *S. Thenndral *Hannah Paul Abstract: The world health organisation recognises anyone above the age of 60 as elderly‚ the phase after which is termed as ‘late adulthood’. This period is marked by characteristic physical‚ cognitive and psychosocial changes‚ social activeness being one such area in which the change is clearly visible.(Papalia‚ D.E.‚ 2008) The indulgence of oneself in social activities like attending
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Many adults have elderly parents who could benefit from living in a retirement home. However‚ it’s hard to decide to send an elderly parent to a retirement home because there are several other care options available. Furthermore‚ this decision can be made more challenging because most retirement homes have several pros and cons that should be fully considered beforehand. Here is a brief look at some of the most important pros and cons to consider before finding an elderly parent the right retirement
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Title: Should The Elderly receive free bus rides? Specific Purpose: To persuade to the public in letting senior citizens have free bus rides. Thesis Statement: Don’t you think elderly people deserve free public transportation? Introduction/Attention Grabber: We frequently hear discussions regarding society not taking good enough care of the Elderly. Based on what I saw in the seniors and their struggles‚ I think that providing them with free public transportation would be a good place to
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Shut-In and Shut-Out of Society: The Vulnerable Elderly Population James Estes Excelsior College Abstract Increasing concern over the impact of health problems associated with the elderly shut-in population has fostered the attention of communities and public health professionals across the country. However‚ despite the attempts of local and state services‚ many members of this group are being overlooked and basically forgotten. The objective of this project
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Elderly care between the United States and Japan The difference between Japan and the United States and the care of the elderly is like night and day. The customs between the two cultures are separated by the differences in the respect for the elderly‚ what is considered acceptable care and how care is provided. These are just the surface of the cultural differences and the basics of elder care should be considered. This is only for care of a fairly healthy person that has just gotten older and
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Status Report on Elderly People (60+) in Nepal on Health‚ Nutrition and Social Status Focusing on Research Needs Prepared for Government of Nepal Ministry of Health and Population Ramshahpath‚ Kathmandu Prepared by Geriatric Center Nepal Ramchandra Marg‚ Battisputali-9 Kathmandu Nepal March‚ 2010 PDF Created with deskPDF PDF Writer - Trial :: http://www.docudesk.com Executive Summary The combined effect of lowered fertility and improved health and longevity has generated growing
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I believe that elderly people should get free bus rides because most elderly people either cannot‚ or should not‚ be driving. I believe that getting elderly people off of the road will make the roads much safer. This is also another way to keep elderly people out of car accidents. When the elderly lose their license because there body does not respond as quick as it used to‚ how else are they supposed to get around? Obviously they can’t walk to where they want or need to go‚ and I do not believe
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The Care Of Medicines in the health care sector What is a drug? A drug is a substance which when is taken in to the body may modify its function Example: blood pressure tablet ACE inhibitors ramipril): This class of medication works by blocking the body’s production of a substance that tightens the blood vessels. As a result‚ the blood vessels become more relaxed‚ and the pressure inside the vessels decreases What is a medicine? A medicine is a drug that is used in the treatment/
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Staff Development Teaching for Preventing Falls in the Elderly Long Term Care Facilities Background In the United States‚ unintentional falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries for people older than 65 years. Up to 32 percent of community individuals over the age of 65 fall each year. Females fall more frequently than man in this age group‚ especially due to the fact that most female elderlies have bone weakness such as osteoporosis‚ which makes the fall to cause fatal injuries
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