The Seasons of a Life : An 11 page research paper that
examines the different developmental stages of adult life. As
part of this analysis the writer includes details from an interview
and how this man's life relates to information offered by texts on
this subject. Bibliography lists 4 sources. 99life.wps

Gerentology / Loneliness & Other Factors Associated With
Aging : An 8 page paper exploring growing old and why some
cope better than others in dealing with factors such as lonliness
and poor health. Includes information obtained from
discussions with a seventy-one year old woman about her
experiences. Bibliography lists six sources. Ageinter.wps

The Effects of Aging : A 6 page report exploring the effects of
aging. Areas discussed include cognitive functions, physical
performance, slowing the aging process, the inevitable changes
in performance as a result of aging. Bibliography includes 9
references. Aging.wps

Sensory Changes and The Elderly : A 9 page paper that
discusses the changes that many elderly go through in regards to
perceptions of the 5 basic senses, and the impact this has on the
elderly as well as nursing care providers. Though sensory
perception deficits vary greatly from patient to patient, there are
a number of deficits common in the continually increasing
elderly population as a whole. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Sensory.wps

Aging in America / Sociological & Psychological Aspects :
A 5 page paper discussing several aspects of the aging process,
especially as it applies to Americans. Demographics, trends,
and projections for the future are briefly outlined. Bibliography
lists 15 sources. Amerage.wps

On Controlling Death and Aging : A 2 page paper discussing
what measure of control we truly have. For now, "controlling"
death and aging is limited to the genetic base of individuals plus
the effects of long-term health-related choices and living styles,
but our current limitations are not indicative of our future ones.
As recently as the 1940s the human genome and structure of
DNA were mysterious as well, but those have given up many of
their secrets. Death and aging may give up theirs as well.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. KSaging.doc

Limbo : A 5 page review on the book “Limbo: A Memoir
About Life in a Nursing Home by a Survivor,” by Carobeth
Laird. In a day and age where many of our elderly are sent to
live in nursing homes, this book makes for a excellent read,
illustrating, through the eyes of one who lived the life, just how
degrading this institution can be. Reading this book will give
any individual a new perspective on nursing homes and make
them think twice about the nursing home as an option for our
elderly. No additional source provided. Limbo.wps

Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents : In 5 pages, the
author discusses adult children caring for their elderly parents.
The caring for elderly by their adult children is not a new
concept, but it is one that is increasing as the number of elderly
people increase. There are many reasons to care for the elderly.
There are many problems associated with elder care. Adult
children find that their roles are reversed and this is
uncomfortable for them. Parents spend more time caring for
their parents than they do their children. Elderly abuse is one of
the possible and tragic consequences of elder care.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. PCpcare.doc

The Human - Canine Bond / Animal Assisted Therapy :
13 pages in length. Dogs serve humanity in a number of helpful
ways. One of the most important is that of animal assisted
therapy in which dogs are employed to aid ill and disabled
people with day to day functions. They are also instrumental in
perking up the spirits of those who are bound to hospitals or
nursing homes. The writer discusses the value of animal
assisted therapy, as well as addresses the various requirements
pertaining to the dogs in the program. Bibliography lists 20
sources. K9bond.wps
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