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alternative to pharmacotherapy in older adults whereas health organizations have suggested that older adults should avoid tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) on the grounds that they are more prone to the cardiovascular side effects. Jayasekara et al. (2015), studied over 100 trials involving thousands of patients that consisted of adults over the age of 55. The results of the study revealed that CBT was efficacious in facilitating the reduction of depressive symptoms in older adults (Jayasekare et al.

my life time have come to believe there are many lessons older generations can learn from mine; also referred to as the millennials. My generation consists of anyone born from 1995-2005, and there is no shortage of criticism from the older population on our faults and life choices. Every move forward my generation seems to make is met with a huge wave of resistance coming from the rest of the citizens in America. This is where if the older generations were willing to give our unconventional ways

"Older adults are particularly at risk for malnutrition due to changes in their bodies as they age and the medications they take, which can affect their ability to absorb vital nutrients." (Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging). Some problems that can be caused by malnutrition are a weak immune system, poor wound healing, and muscle weakness. In a study ( "Malnutrition Among Cognitively Intact Non-Critically Ill Adults in the Emergency Department." Published online

In an article "Recognizing the Value of Older Workers," that appeared in the November 2011 issue of the AARP Bulletin, the University of Massachusetts Medical School reported losing 10 percent of its employees over 50 years of age every year. The Medical School implemented strategies to retain older workers and avoid the loss of institutional knowledge. (Hursh, Lui & Pransky, 2006), report that the following prevention strategies will minimize declines in work performance resulting from age-related

Older Workers The aging of the U.S. population is affecting the demographics of the work force. Between 2000 and 2010, the age group experiencing the greatest growth will be those aged 55-64; by 2005, people aged 55 and over are projected to be nearly 20% of the working age population, compared to 12.5% in 1990 (Barber, Crouch, and Merker 1992; Barth, McNaught, and Rizzi 1993). For a number of reasons, including financial need, longer life expectancy, and a desire to continue working, the

I think that sometimes the older generation will stereotypically think that the younger generation is lazy, irresponsible, ungrateful and that they have no respect for others. The older generation may feel that the younger generation has no moral values, that they are spoiled, and that they think they know it all. The younger generation may feel that the older generation is inflexible, that they are set in their ways, and that they are technologically unskilled. I think that these commonly formed

I chose to write my paper over depression and the older adult. The reason I chose to write about this topic is because I think more attention should be brought to this mood disorder. Depression is more serious than some believe, and I would like to spread awareness about how this disorder affects the older adult. Another aspect that makes me want to research this topic is because I have experienced depression at one point in my life and I remember how hopeless I felt. I would like to learn about

4% of people over 65, and 25% of people over 85, are living in institutions. I will identify and assess factors which affect the oral health of older institutionalised patients and explore ways to target these risk factors and explore possible ways of improving the oral health in these patients. To investigate the oral care needs of elderly institutionalised patients I looked for studies on this group of patients in online journal databases. I found several enlightening studies on PubMed via the

inspiring outcome. The purpose of this discussion board is to talk about the benefits of life reviews and life stories of the older adult, to identify inferences that can be utilized to improve effective communication strategies of older adults, while incorporating the impact of culture and family values in providing quality care for older persons. Often, seniors crave

Healthy older Americans are often viewed and perceived as less capable compared to younger Americans in the workplace. Older Americans often encounter exclusionary treatment in the workplace despite being fully capable. Ageism is a huge problem against older people in the workplace. Most employers look for the most respectable, intelligent, hardworking workers who are capable of doing the job tasks. A lot of employers may prefer younger employees over older employees with the idea that younger