Musculoskeletal, assessment, changes according to age For decades, one of the focuses of musculoskeletal studies has been the attempt to understand the changes of the musculoskeletal system associated with aging. Two major aspects should be addressed: muscle mass and muscle strength (Mitchell et al., 2015).The decline in muscle mass is...
Frailty is a syndrome that is usually associated with aging; it is determined by decreased physical strength and cognitive impairment, as well as the increased vulnerability of a person. Individuals experiencing weakness become vulnerable and dependent on other people’s assistance. The syndrome affects various body functions and may be linked...
The burden of chronic illness imposes significant restrictions and complications for an ill person on an everyday basis. It is essential for a patient and his or her family and friends to be aware of how the illness affects the life and what is possible to be done to facilitate...
Description and Objectives Fall prevention is a critical issue that needs to be addressed as a complex nursing problem. Because of the dire effects that it has on patients’ well-being, including the development of other conditions, falls have to be handled as a phenomenon in aging patients. The goals of...
As an informed caregiver, I would explain to the patient that while family history is a significant predictor of an individual’s health, it is not the only one. I would then proceed to outline the fundamental principles of modern biological theories of aging as they are understood not. It is...
Introduction The loss of independence that often accompanies aging is a source of concern that needs to be addressed. Physical activity interventions have been proven to be a useful measure in the preservation of motor functions in senior adults. However, research suggests that regular physical exercise may have effects beyond...
What is the purpose of this research? The purpose of the study by Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, & Shankar (2017) was to find out whether patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or frontotemporal dementia (FTD) would have trouble maintaining gait and balance after doing several tasks when compared to healthy subjects....
What is the purpose of this research? The purpose of this study is to identify the potential of subclinical involvement of such parameters as quantitative balance and gait measurement in the care of patients suffering from degenerative disorders. Importantly, such individuals frequently fall, which might result in injuries and death;...
Health Care Settings for Older Adults Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may result in a patient’s inability to care for themselves and may put their lives in danger. As such, contrary to popular belief, living in a nursing home is a much safer alternative for the patients. As the charge...
This paper will describe and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the aggregate and the community where the aggregate resides, and determine what facilities are already in place to mitigate, deter, and manage the health issue of damage from falls among the elderly. These goals will be achieved with the...
Research Literature Support Article 1. Matarese, Ivziku, Bartolozzi, Piredda, and Marinis (2014) explore the means of determining the risk of falls among elderly patients. The study was designed as a systematic review. Therefore, the study was not represented by a sample or a specific intervention. The use of the STRATIFY...
Health Care Settings for Older Adults Alleviating Suzanne’s Concern A charge nurse can help to alleviate Suzanne’s concerns by sharing personal experiences. It is not a secret that women are primary caregivers to the elderly relatives because it is socially acceptable. However, drawbacks of this social tradition are usually ignored....
In their study of dementia care for hospitalized patients, Weitzel et al. (2011) discuss the importance of using the right approach that answers to the needs of dementia patients. They write, “Patients with dementia are much more vulnerable to the hazards imposed by the acute care environment. They are suddenly...
The article employs a systematic approach to the issue of elder mistreatment. From the very beginning, it is described as a daunting problem, and a particular complication is that cases of such mistreatment are hard to detect or investigate. The authors state that collecting reliable information on seniors in the...
Introduction A white male patient came for a consultation because of the health-associated changes he has been observing for a year already. This 78-year-old man lost 10lb and became much weaker than he used to be. The patient has not tried to change this condition intentionally, and he cannot explain...
The abstract will be submitted to the Journal of Professional Nursing (JPN). This periodical welcomes the articles concentrating on nursing education, academic research, educational tactics and methods, and cooperation between practice and learning. The JPN accepts analyses, reports of authentic work, perceptive explanations, and procedure papers centered on graduate nursing...
Research Paper American Journal of Nursing Science (AJNS) was chosen as a periodical for the submission of the present research. American Journal of Nursing Science is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original qualitative and empirical studies, reviews, case studies, and brief reports that are devoted to spheres of nursing practice...
The article examines the issue of elder mistreatment in Macao from the perspectives of health policies and social care. From the very beginning, the authors stress that elder mistreatment is a widely neglected issue. It is explained that, although multiple studies have been conducted in the area of elder care,...
Scenario: Ethel, a 75-year-old woman who has been deteriorating physically and mentally over this past year while staying with her daughter Suzanne and her husband, is currently hospitalized with a broken ankle. The fracture occurred in the middle of the night when Ethel woke up confused and tumbled down the...
According to Baumgarten et al. (2010), the study’s purpose was to “estimate the frequency of use of pressure-redistributing support surfaces (PRSS) among hip fracture patients and to determine whether higher pressure ulcer risk is associated with greater PRSS” (p. 253). The study also aimed to test the validity of the...
When patients reach an older age, it is essential to instruct them on the interventions that will be comprehensive and will allow them to maintain a high a standard of living as possible. Older adults become susceptible to contagion, and their health status becomes lower (Lee & Ory, 2013). It...
Introduction Older adults represent one of the most vulnerable populations and require a lot of support. Statistic related to their health condition is critical because it provides an opportunity to define those areas, in which they need the most help, and provide it to reduce morbidity and mortality rates. One...
The burden of geriatric pain increases proportionately with the growth of the number of Medicare beneficiaries (Manchikanti et al., 2012; Manchikanti, Helm, Singh, & Hirsch, 2013). Taking into consideration the mounting humanitarian and economic costs of pain, healthcare professionals should be keenly aware of effective pain management methods that can...
Initially, mobile devices and websites were considered something primarily for young people, but today, smartphones are becoming increasingly popular among older adults who use them for various purposes. With the ageing population of the US, it is estimated that by 2030, 19 per cent of its citizens qualifies as elderly...
Summary Paragraph The primary goal of “Last Chance for Man’s Best Friends” is to provide emotional support for elderly people staying in nursing homes. This purpose is closely associated with another one: saving dogs that are supposed to be euthanized if no one can provide them with the appropriate place...
Introduction Numerous diseases can develop throughout the whole life and turn into their chronic versions if they are not treated appropriately or completely ignored (Kennedy et al., 2014). This hints at the idea that each of these diseases has to be addressed as soon as possible. Nonetheless, such diseases may...
Introduction The problem of fall-related injuries is common among the elderly. People who live at home or in a long-term care setting and are not able to care for themselves often encounter the issue of moving independently. Thus, they may fall while trying to perform some daily tasks. The lack...
Abstract Social relationships are beneficial to the elderly. People who enjoy good social relations are bound to age gracefully and live a fulfilling life. Studies show that good social ties can go a long way in reducing the mortality rate among the elderly. As people age, their social network tends...
The Patient The interviewed person is a seventy-five-year-old female. She worked as a pediatrician before retiring at the age of sixty. Her medical background shaped her views on exercise and dieting. Thus, her awareness levels are high, and she can evaluate her physical condition without the assistance of others. However,...
Introduction Purpose The purpose of the proposed project resides in defining the role that the change of the physical environment of elderly patients plays in performing effective fall prevention. Hence, the project targets to point out the significance of the environmental factor for the elderly people, aged 65 years old...
Introduction This essay is based on the article by Loganathan, Tan, and Low (2015), which is entitled “Barriers faced by healthcare professionals when managing falls in older people in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A qualitative study”. The nursing research article is based on the topic of ‘elders fall prevention’. The essay...
Introduction Falls in the elderly is a serious public health concern. They are the source of numerous health problems such as “pain, disability, loss of independence, and premature death” (Al-Faisal, 2006, p. 5). In fact, fall-related injuries are among the leading causes of deaths in the elderly over 65 years...
The study “Prevention of HIV Among Older Adults: A Literature Review and Recommendations for Future Research” by Tracy Davis and Faika Zanjani focuses on evaluating the existing literature on the topic of prevention of HIV among older adults (2012). The literature review studies if the older adults are different to...
