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Elder Abuse
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Most people are aware that there are laws that exist to protect children and animals from abuse. Many are not aware that there are laws that protect adults such as the elderly and disabled. Few people are aware of the magnitude of the problem or the consequences. Elder abuse affects all the systems that the individual is a part of, from the individual level to family, friends, social institutions, care providers, government agencies and American societal norms. The America belief system includes a responsibility to protect those who are not able to care for themselves. This 8 page paper examines the issues of elder abuse and the means that are in place to protect vulnerable adults. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Elderab.doc

Elder Neglect in Nursing Homes
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A 10 page research paper that offers an overview of the topic of neglect and abuse of elderly patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, such as assisted living homes. This also includes issues relating to nursing care of the elderly, as influenced by the nursing theory of Dorothea Orem. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khelorem.rtf

Elderly Pain Mgmt/Home Care v. Institutions
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A 10 page research paper that examines the topic of pain management with elderly patients. While there is general consensus that pain management in elderly populations is being under-treated, the literature on this subject is less clear as to whether the best environment for elderly pain management is provided by home environments or institutional settings, such as nursing homes and hospitals. Examination of the literature on elderly pain management reveals that each environment has its own particular set of problems, which must be overcome in order to solve the problem chronic under-treatment of pain in elderly patients. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: kheldpn.rtf

Elderly Patients & Depression
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A 5 page research paper that offers a hypothetical research study proposal, designed to investigate the extent to which depression is a complicating factor in elderly prognoses. Research suggests that this topic has not been fully explored and may be a factor in facilitating the goal of positive nursing outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khgerdep.rtf

Elderly Patients & Falls
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A 10 page research paper that examines nursing and medical literature relating to falls and the elderly. This literature review discusses the significance of falls the elderly; intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors; precautions/interventions that can be taken and the negative drawbacks to the use of side rails. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khelfals.rtf

Elderly Patients/Loss of Independence
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A 10 page research paper that investigates this topic. While safety is a consideration for all patients, it is a particularly intense consideration in regards to when an elderly patient is hospitalized. Elderly patients who have previously been active can resist the loss of their independence and have trouble accepting a new reduced level of activity while hospitalized. Furthermore, an elderly patient may become confused in new surroundings and this may acerbate the tendency to wander or try to maintain their usual degree of independence. This can be inherently dangerous. An elderly patient who attempts to climb out of hospital bed with the bed rails raised can become entrapped and injured. They can fall while trying to get to the bathroom and falls for the elderly can be potentially fatal. This literature review looks at the factors that can impact how elderly patient adjust to a loss of independence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kheploi.rtf

Elderly Sexuality: Gender Differences
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A 3 page discussion of the importance of sexuality among older adults. This paper defines the term “elderly” and explores the literature for insight on gender differences in elderly sexuality. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPsexelderly.rtf

Elderly/Physical Changes & Dependency
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A 5 page research paper that examines the dependency needs of the elderly from a nursing perspective. The natural decline in abilities as one ages can cause increased dependency needs, which can threaten an elderly individual's sense of identity and his or her connections with others and the greater outside world. However, literature on this topic shows that there are numerous nursing interventions and strategies that can help to lessen dependency issues. Also, the literature suggests that this is an area of nursing care that needs to be explored further in order for nurses to evaluate their own contributions to encouraging "learned" dependent behaviors. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kheldep.rtf kheldep.rtf kheldep.rtf

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