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Articles 1 - 9 of 9
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A Descriptive Study Of The Elderly In California Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, David Berenschot
A Descriptive Study Of The Elderly In California Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, David Berenschot
Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations
As gerontologists may know, there are a great deal of studies and a variety of academic literature on the misuse of alcohol and prescription medication amongst the elderly population. While there is a plethora of information on alcohol and prescription misuse, there is little reported data about the prevalence of other substance misuse experienced by this population. This study aims to help to fill that gap in the data by using quantitative methods to describe the scope of substance abuse of individuals 55-years or older. This study utilizes data from the Treatment Data Set Admission (TEDS-A). The TEDS-A is a …
The Effects Of A Hospitalized Elderly Mobility Pilot Program: A Secondary Analysis, Natalie Alexandrovna Richmeier
The Effects Of A Hospitalized Elderly Mobility Pilot Program: A Secondary Analysis, Natalie Alexandrovna Richmeier
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research is to conduct a secondary analysis of data from an Elderly Inpatient Mobility Program pilot tested in a 545 bed hospital. Mobility and ambulation are essential functions that help people maintain their health. They are especially important for the elderly whose functions may be compromised by age related changes of decreased muscle strength and elasticity, bone fragility, ligaments deterioration, decreased endurance, and acquired chronic conditions.
Substance Abuse Among The Aging Population: A Needs Assessment, Stephen Michael Clark
Substance Abuse Among The Aging Population: A Needs Assessment, Stephen Michael Clark
Theses Digitization Project
This needs assessment was composed of 33 clinicians' in Riverside and San Bernardino counties that work in the substance abuse field. This study was developed to test if there is a need to increase clinicians' knowledge level base when working with older adults age 65 plus with a substance abuse problem. This needs assessment looked at demographics and tested the differences between self reported knowledge and what instruments their agencies are currently using.
Factors In Older Adult's Resistance To Substance Abuse Treatment For Prescription And Over-The-Counter-Medication, Charles Henry Eugene Maingot
Factors In Older Adult's Resistance To Substance Abuse Treatment For Prescription And Over-The-Counter-Medication, Charles Henry Eugene Maingot
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that cause resistance in older adults to participation substance abuse (prescription drugs) treatment programs.
An Evaluation Of The Care Of Displaced Elderly Evacuated During The San Bernardino Mountain Firestorms Of Fall 2003, Judith Lee Christman, Terry Lee Cottle
An Evaluation Of The Care Of Displaced Elderly Evacuated During The San Bernardino Mountain Firestorms Of Fall 2003, Judith Lee Christman, Terry Lee Cottle
Theses Digitization Project
This project reflects on the observations and experiences that occurred during the firestorms in Southern California in October and November 2003. It specifically focused on elders during this disaster as a vulnerable population. Recommendations are made for the role of the nurse in preparation and planning for evacuation of the elderly.
An Assessment Of Elderly Health Care Needs And Access In Three Urban San Bernardino Communities, De Anna Le Sabin
An Assessment Of Elderly Health Care Needs And Access In Three Urban San Bernardino Communities, De Anna Le Sabin
Theses Digitization Project
This project was an assessment of elderly health care needs and access. Three urban San Bernardino communities in zip codes 92405, 92410, and 92411 were targeted. The assessment was structured according to King's theoretical construction of community as a multilevel interaction between personal, interpersonal and social systems. The components of the assessment included digital photographs, web-based internet assessments, key informant interviews, and community business visits.
Anxiety, Depression, And Coping In The Elderly, Sara Fairchild-Ollivierre
Anxiety, Depression, And Coping In The Elderly, Sara Fairchild-Ollivierre
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Cognitively Impaired Elderly Individuals And Durable Powers Of Attorney For Healthcare, Nicole Rae Newman
Cognitively Impaired Elderly Individuals And Durable Powers Of Attorney For Healthcare, Nicole Rae Newman
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
A Confidant's Effect On Institutionalized Elders, Marcia L. Johansen
A Confidant's Effect On Institutionalized Elders, Marcia L. Johansen
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.