important health concern, especially as the U.S. population grows older. Scholarly research has identified the need for HIV/AIDS interventions in the population of people over age 50, but few interventions have been established. The ecological perspective, which integrates intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy factors, was used to review the current interventions and propose possible new HIV/AIDS prevention efforts for older adults. Intrapersonal interventions are often based…
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Canada, the number of older adults aged 65 and over with multiple chronic conditions (MMC) is rising. This aging population represents 33% of community living older adults, with one in six of these individuals receiving home care. MCC is a predictor of decreased quality of life, disability, premature mortality and increased health care costs and caring for this population is challenging due to inadequate health system structures. To date the majority of research related to older adults with MCC receiving…
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or healthier bodies? No one really knows for sure. Some articles and studies explore the notion. Improving general health is always of interest to the public. The relationship between mind and body may correlate with each other. Researchers are saying that “those who frequently experience positive emotions live longer and healthier lives. They have fewer heart attacks... and fewer colds too” (The Economist, 2012). Studies need to prove this in order for it to be more convincing. Dr Fredrickson…
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Over the years, it has been a popular misconception that older adults, 55 and over, no longer have the desire or ability to engage in healthy sexual activity. While some older adults do experience significant health problems and some mental decline, there is a large population in that age group who are mentally and physically able in sexual activity. As people are living longer, they appear to be taking advantage of the fact that they are still viable and desirable. Since Viagra and other erectile…
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26, 2011) Total prevalence of diabetes Total: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes. Diagnosed: 18.8 million people Holiday Recipe Ideas Healthy meals for the whole family this holiday season Details Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people Prediabetes: 79 million people* New Cases: 1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010. * In contrast to the 2007 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, which used…
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Despite a lack of consensus about what should be included in an operational definition of successful aging, Phelan and Larson attempt to identify the many and varying definitions published to better understand the ever-growing population of aging adults. According to Phelan and Larson’s observations regarding the way successful aging has been operationalized, they have concluded that very little work has been done to establish the views of aging individuals. Therefore, the relevance to…
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GCH 412 Midterm Study Guide Spring 2014 Tests will be a combination of matching, short answer, and calculations. You may use a simple calculator; no cell phone calculators are permitted. Remember to show ALL your work for calculation problems (partial credit will be given). You are also allowed one 3 X 5 index card as a resource during the exam. Be able to define the following terms: Morbidity: illnesses due to specific disease or health condition Mortality: death e.g. death from various…
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protective skin barrier, but there was no improvement. Only after reviewing medical records and consulting with the physician did they realize the truth: Sam had contracted genital herpes almost 20 years earlier and still suffered outbreaks. In this case proper treatment, infection control, and staff education were delayed because the nursing staff failed to quickly recognize a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most nurses would not be surprised to find themselves caring for a 24-year-old…
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July 3, 2013 Research studies conducted all over the world, including Japan, Italy, Ireland, Denmark, Australia, and the United States, have explored the effects of early ambulation. Early ambulation is defined as less than 48 hours after surgery. The purpose of this paper is to review current research regarding implementation of early mobilization in the post surgical hip patients that are 65 years of age or older. Early ambulation has been linked to accelerated recovery…
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Pros of the united states strengthening their laws against illegal drugs DEBATE 1. CBS NEWS The new study findings are from a government report outlining the extent of substance use and mental illness in the nation. The report is based on an analysis of data from the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Almost 23 million Americans aged 12 and older need treatment for drug or alcohol use, but only 2.5 million received treatment at a specialty facility, according to the U.S…
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