forgiveness on human health. In its simplest form, the purpose of the study is to evaluate human psychological stress that might constitute a risk factor for heart disease. Further, the study will also evaluate the impact of forgiveness on heart dise Continue Reading...
It is not always easy to keep childcare arrangements running smoothly and problems may arise from time to time. . In addition to these stresses, familial stresses might occur. For instance, Grandparents and parents may have different views about ra Continue Reading...
5%, compared to 4.8% for males). (Chesney-Lind, 1998, p. 66) The author also re-confirms the fact that data regarding of female inmate's indicate that as cited the passage of increased penalties for drug offenses has certainly been a major factor in Continue Reading...
For example, one-75-year-old may be running a corporation, whereas another may need nursing home care" (Morgan, 2003, p. 1592). Additionally, the long duration of psychoanalytic therapy may demand that even for very vibrant older individuals, a mor Continue Reading...
dominant trait of the Big Five made a difference with respect to the personality of people changing in response to stressful life events (Sutin, et al., 2010). The mechanism for personality change is apparently the way that an individual views a str Continue Reading...
Parenting Education Effects of the new fathers network on first-time fathers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction during the transition to parenthood. The authors study first-time fathers and how they parent, and two key points incl Continue Reading...
126). Although there are an increasing number of elderly in the United States today with many more expected in the future, the study of elder abuse is of fairly recent origin. During the last three decades of the 20th century, following the "discove Continue Reading...
Occupational Therapy The medical field is constantly undergoing significant changes in response to the changing health and social needs of Canadians, as well as health care delivery systems. Occupational therapy is an integral part of this process, Continue Reading...
Leisure World Business Plan Startup living-assistance firm Leisure World is seeking to enter into the long-term care market as a provider of in-home caregivers. The company will seek to market itself as an alternative to the nursing home, and will u Continue Reading...
self-absorption. This becomes a time of self-reflection and if all bodes well a time of increased creativity (Erickson & Erickson, 1997). However, should there be increasing family or financial stress, if there has been problems with their husba Continue Reading...
2. Sociocultural needs. The study by Gibson and Myers examined the relationships among social coping resources, growth-fostering relationships, and infertility stress in 83 women who participated in fertility treatments at urban medical clinics. Th Continue Reading...
In the case of the former of these groups, there is a demand for proper training and experience in helping family members face the practical realities imposed by the death of a loved one. Further, research demonstrates that many acute care settings Continue Reading...
Additionally stated is that substance abuse treatment admission rates among adults aged 55 or older "tended to be highest in northern and northeaster states...in 1999. (Reach of Louisville, SIG, 2009 ) It is reported that study findings have demonst Continue Reading...
Depression, Disease, And Aging Aging brings many changes in health, social relationships, work situation, and other dimensions of life, and old age has been examined as one aspect of life development, showing how earlier stages contribute to the cop Continue Reading...
Optimism and Pessimism Relates to Stress and Coping with Cancer An increasing amount of research links negative and positive emotional states to wellness or ill health. The negative or pessimistic emotions seem to have a negative effect on the immu Continue Reading...
EBP Programs There are two important things to remember when it comes to the health issues of older adults. First, older and senior adults account for the lion's share of healthcare problems and costs as compared to the younger groups. This make Continue Reading...
Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients Community Health Promotion Project Design As we have discovered in the first part of the study, Alzheimer's is a major health issue for the population of seniors 65 years and older. Alzheimers costs taxpayers and Continue Reading...
This difficulty does not just stop at causing dietary deficiencies but may also lead to acute dental and non-dental diseases. With early detection and intervention such diseases can be prevented thus the health professionals in senior centers can ta Continue Reading...
Quality of Life Among Tawau Hospital Staff With Osteoarthritis (knees) Been Treated in Physiotherapy Unit Quality of life among Tawau hospital staff with osteoarthritis (knees) being treated in physiotherapy unit Pilot study Demographics Knowledg Continue Reading...
Stress Management Stress Evaluation and Intervention Proposal Stress Management in Public Safety Organizations Public safety organizations are one of the most important components of any society as they are responsible to provide support and assis Continue Reading...
In the last few decades the percentage of women in the labor force has dramatically increased from 11% in 1940 to 56% in 1980 with 62% of the women between the ages of 45 and 65 employed (U.S. Department of Labor, 1986).The extent to which such empl Continue Reading...
Introduction The elderly population, like every other population in the world today, can benefit from changes that have occurred in the world thanks to technological revolutions. The Internet, for instance, has allowed a virtual world to emerge that Continue Reading...
Transition Into Late Adulthood Late Adulthood Grade Course While at one hand an old man in his 60s would cherish the past years of his life sharing experiences about college sports, dating spots and holiday fun, an elderly woman would act grumpy s Continue Reading...
Although many of the symptoms commonly associated with menopause would suggest that women undergoing the change of life are no longer interested in sex, nothing could be farther from the truth. Many postmenopausal women "find it liberating to stop w Continue Reading...
Figure 1 portrays three of the scenes 20/20 presented March 15, 2010. Figure 1: Heather, Rachel, and Unnamed Girl in 20/20 Program (adapted from Stossel, 2010). Statement of the Problem For any individual, the death of a family member, friend, pa Continue Reading...
Let's just talk here at the beginning about doing things differently. How about this -- are you right-handed? Gina: No, I'm left-handed, why? Therapist: What if I asked you to start brushing your teeth with your right hand. Tonight, after your din Continue Reading...
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing: Nursing can be described as a science and practice that enlarges adaptive capabilities and improves the transformation of an individual and the environment. This profession focuses on promoting health, improving t Continue Reading...
Substance abuse is a common affliction among the elderly population. Several factors may contribute to the prevalence of alcoholism and drug abuse among older adults, including loneliness, poor health, and depression. The most rapidly growing segment Continue Reading...
By staying fit, you maximize your chances of having a long and vigorous life" (Biller, 2002, p. 165). In addition, cardiovascular health usually deteriorates with age, and so, exercise is even more important as individuals get older. Another author Continue Reading...
Temperament Correlate to Physical health and Longevity? This research project explores if an individual's temperament is correlated with longevity or physical health. Temperament, "…refers to those aspects of an individual's personality… Continue Reading...
The study will also be important to those in the future, because scientists have not yet found ways to cure these chronic illnesses or correct some of these problems that are seen today, and therefore it stands to reason that there will be more peop Continue Reading...
The kidneys of someone that has chronic renal failure are generally smaller than average kidneys, with some notable and important exceptions (Rogers, 2004). Two of these exceptions would be polycystic kidney disease and diabetic nephropathy (Rogers, Continue Reading...
Another possibility is to allow companies to convert traditional defined-benefit pensions, which encourage retirement as early as age 55, to cash-balance plans, which have no built-in incentives to retire. Perhaps the most controversial idea is to b Continue Reading...
This is also indicative of the very real affect of social norms and values in life devbelopemtn and the way that they can conflict and obstruct the search for identity and actualization. These findings from the interview also coincide with studies Continue Reading...
Difficulty in Adulthood in Individuals that were Sexually-Abused as Children Introduction to Sexual Abuse in Children Sexually-abused children commonly develop problems that persist into adulthood. Child sexual abuse has come to be regarded as a ca Continue Reading...
Aboriginal Elder Abuse Elder abuse is a catch-all phrase that refers to a variety of ways by which caregivers and other people in power-positions relative to the elderly can mistreat them. Elder abuse includes, but is not limited to: physical abuse, Continue Reading...
Herpes: An Insidious Disease of Modern Times Herpes is considered one of the most insidious and pervasive viral diseases to affect the world population today. Conservative studies suggest that as many as 39% of men and nearly 1/2 of all women are ex Continue Reading...
(Sources: Hayes-Bautista, 1988; Perez y Gonzalez, 2000). Conclusions - General characteristics of immigrant families - Most Latino immigrants fall into two solid groups when coming to America -- rural and seasonal farm workers; many following the Continue Reading...
Human Potential "Nothing endures but change." Heraclitus Developing Human Development The "learning organization" is without a template. Writers have tried to give it an ideal form or a template in "which real organizations could attempt to emul Continue Reading...
102). Christensen, a., & Jacobsen, N.S. (1996). Studying the effectiveness of psychotherapy: How well can clinical trials do the job? American Psychologist, 51(10), 1032. Authors emphasized that pain sufferers should not limit themselves to on Continue Reading...
