Insomnia in the older adult significantly impacts the normal physical functioning and quality of life of patients. Evidence suggests that insomnia in the elderly is often overlooked‚ or undertreated by healthcare professionals (Moren & Benka‚ 2012). Cognitive behavioral strategies have been recommended to help relieve and even treat insomnia in the elderly (Moren & Benka‚ 2012). The purpose of this paper is to examine the current evidence supporting the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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Szabo‚ Liz. “Cost of Not Caring: Stigma Set in Stone.” USA Today. Gannett Satellite Information Network‚ n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2016. This source begins by introducing the inequality and lack of funding in the mental health care system. The government acts as the source of the stigma in mental health‚ as certain laws prevent a parity of physical and and mental health. This tells the mentally ill that they are less deserving of a decent life than others. The article then continues to describe the struggle
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compassion‚ caring‚ self-discipline‚ hard work‚ responsibility‚ intelligence‚ and honesty. I could go on and on with the characteristics that describe nursing. I believe in Christian values and attach them to nursing. I think of the words of Jesus and the Bible when taking care of patients; “And as you wish that others would do to you‚ do so to them” (Luke 6:31). The Bible is a great source of strength and rules to live by for me. Because of this‚ I chose Watson’s Theory of Transpersonal Caring. Jean Watson’s
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Caring and Compassion in the Nursing Profession Honor Code: As a student‚ I have neither given nor received aid/help on this assignment. Caring and Compassion in the Nursing Profession Nursing is a physically and emotionally demanding job. There are six virtues that should be followed when working as a nurse. Caring and compassion can be viewed as “nursing’s most precious asset” (Schantz‚ 2007). Caring and compassion are two different characteristics with similar meanings
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I had the privilege of interviewing a 60 year old gentlemen who I will identify as Mr. E to protect his privacy for this assignment. The goal of my interview was to gain insight on aging from an older adult. I interviewed Mr. E in his home on a weekday evening. He expressed appreciation and was surprised that he was the focus of an interview in which his life story and thoughts would be recorded. Mr. E was born in a ranch in Guadalajara‚ Mexico. He is the youngest son of nine children. His father
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| Hyponatremia in the Older Adult | 168344 | | Vivienne Ellison 09039422 | 8/6/2011 | | Hyponatremia in the older adult. Management of defects in water homeostasis in the elderly is often difficult because of age related changes and diseases that are associated with impairment of water metabolism. The feeling of thirst is often impaired in the elderly (Kugler‚ 2000). Hyponatremia is a serum sodium concentration of less than the
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As I Grow Older- Langston Hughes Post Reading- (2) Running through the dusky meadows Chasing the glowing sun Poundings on the moisty flora Poundings of the heart And then the sun goes down Down into the grays and blues Off the sound The sea is there Facing and twisting the sand A new voice is heard Swirling in the air Strong and quaint Vivid like diamonds under light I take my run into the ocean Take on my golden flight Reflection- 1. I have enjoyed reading As I
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carCaring for Mrs. Thomas HAT Task 2 Cynthia Coutinho January‚ 2013 Caring for patients who are dying presents a unique challenge for nurses. Common to all nursing is the necessity for self reflection and assessment of personal biases that can influence care delivery. In the case of the terminal patient‚ especially one with as many ancillary problems as Mrs. Thomas‚ the North American tendency towards individualism and denial of death complicates the nurse’s role. Nurses must examine their
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of celebrities are more important to younger people than to older people. First of all‚ younger people often spend most of their leisure time to watch shows and performances of their adoring entertainers and athletes. To be more specific‚ according to the Time magzine‚ there are more about “thirty-five percent” that juveniles utilize their relaxing time for watching television programs about their favorite entertainers and athletes than older people. For instance‚ I am a university student now
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With the older adult population steadily increasing‚ society has a long way to go with embracing this population as it relates to the negative effects that ageism has on older adults. Western cultures are excessive about obtaining and maintaining youthfulness and constantly trying to find ways to combat the process of aging. As a gerontologist‚ it is my role to educate older adults as well and the general community about the issues affecting older adults including ageism. In order to be successful
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