Category: Aging
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A Policy Brief on Healthy Aging and Ageism
Table of Contents Executive Summary Context and Importance of the Problem Critique of Policy Option Policy Recommendations References Older individuals are urging a change in how society views and discusses ageing. Older people worldwide choose to concentrate on the opportunities presented by ageing rather than its restrictions. They are looking for strategies to enhance their…
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Aging and Health Promotion
Biological Theory of Aging The first case concerns a 65-year-old woman who has had a heart attack five days previously and also has a history of diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. She is confused, scared of the changes in her body, and does not understand why she has so many physical…
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Physical Activity and Diet Shape the Immune System During Aging
Introduction Getting older is an essential part of our lives as it also involves changes in all realms of life, from mental, physical, emotional, and social health. Some of these changes are unfavorable, whereas others are viewed as positive. The only challenge is to maximize the positive parts as people get older while maintaining good…
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The Problem of Aging in America
Table of Contents Introduction Case Study Conclusion References Introduction As the baby boomer population ages and the growing shortage of health workers, access to long-term care and palliative care aid promises to remain a significant problem in the 21st century. Today there is increasing dissatisfaction and concern about the long-term care system or even the…
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The Role of Nurses in Promoting Healthy Aging
Nurses are medical professionals who closely and frequently interact with older people. They are often working as primary care providers at institutions for aged people, particularly when older individuals require medical assistance. Consequently, these representatives of healthcare organizations have a vital role in improving and enhancing their fitness (Golinowska et al., 2016). Furthermore, they are…
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Aspects of Polypharmacy and Aging
Table of Contents Introduction Polypharmacy Care Management Conclusion References Introduction Most people start complaining about distress and pain when getting older. Trying to recover their health, the elderly consult different doctors and take various pharmaceuticals. Very often they forget the number of the pills they have already taken or decide to take some more if…
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Overview of Aging Concepts and Controversies
Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion Reference Introduction The American society is concerned with the growing population of elderly individuals and how to help them practice successful aging. Moreover, modern society especially the American society views aging as something that should be either denied or concealed. However, according to Moody (2010), society should put in…
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Gerontology Assignment: Aging and Chronic Diseases
Most people on the planet long to have a long life, and many people make preparations on how to live their sunset years gracefully. Aging is an inevitable phase in life for people who get privileged to live longer. Despite being regarded as a blessing, several problems accompany aging. According to (World Health Organization, 2018),…
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Telomere Theory of Aging
Table of Contents Telomere Theory Classification Rationale Conclusion References Telomere Theory Classification The telomere theory of aging completely changed the way researchers approach the process of aging. In studies of different populations, it has been found that as people get old, they have shorter telomeres, which eventually leads to the inability of cells to replicate.…
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Healthy Aging and Diet: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices
Methodology Aim and Objectives The aim of the study is to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of older adults regarding the role of diet in healthy aging. To reach the aim of the study, the following objectives are set: To assess the older adults knowledge on the role of diet in healthy living; To…