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Full-Text Articles in Geriatric Nursing
Identifying And Managing Caregiver Burden Among Spouses Of Individuals With Parkinson's Disease, Kaitlyn Roland, Andrew Johnson, Mary Jenkins
Identifying And Managing Caregiver Burden Among Spouses Of Individuals With Parkinson's Disease, Kaitlyn Roland, Andrew Johnson, Mary Jenkins
Andrew M. Johnson
Burden is a psychological concept, a subjective interpretation by caregivers of the extent to which the caregiving experience impacts on one's health, social life, or financial status. In this article, we examine some of the predictors of caregiver burden, and look specifically at the burden experienced by caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Living With Alzheimer’S Disease: A Study Of Adult Day Health Services In Massachusetts, Nina M. Silverstein, Cathy M. Wong, Kristen E. Brueck
Living With Alzheimer’S Disease: A Study Of Adult Day Health Services In Massachusetts, Nina M. Silverstein, Cathy M. Wong, Kristen E. Brueck
Nina Silverstein
The role of adult day health care (ADHC) is gaining increased attention as the nation prepares for the large cohort of baby boomers entering their later years. Many boomers are aging with physical and cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Projections indicate that Massachusetts, along with the nation as a whole, is experiencing an increasing rate of older persons as baby boomers enter late-life. The Commonwealth can expect that persons with Alzheimer's disease and their care partners will need community-based services that are specifically designed for adults with cognitive impairments. However, a report by the Robert Wood Johnson …
Information Placed In Trust: Older Gay Men And Social Workers On Talking About Sexual Identity In Aged Care, Mark Hughes
Information Placed In Trust: Older Gay Men And Social Workers On Talking About Sexual Identity In Aged Care, Mark Hughes
Professor Mark Hughes
As more men who openly identify as gay approach older age, it is important for health and aged care professionals to consider the appropriateness of talking with these men about their sexual identity. This paper reports findings from a pilot study that examined how sexual identity should be acknowledged in aged care practice. The paper draws on qualitative data from two focus groups; one with older gay men and one with social workers. An analysis of the themes that overlapped the two groups highlighted the extent to which participants thought sexual identity should be discussed openly, the value placed on …
An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Tailored Smoking-Cessation Training For Health And Social Care Professionals Who Work With Older People, S Kerr, R Whyte, H Watson, Debbie Tolson, A Mcfadyen
An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Tailored Smoking-Cessation Training For Health And Social Care Professionals Who Work With Older People, S Kerr, R Whyte, H Watson, Debbie Tolson, A Mcfadyen
Professor Debbie Tolson
In press
The Prevalence Of Healthcare Associated Infection In Older People In Acute Hospitals, S Cairns, J Reilly, S Stewart, Debbie Tolson, J Godwin, P Knight
The Prevalence Of Healthcare Associated Infection In Older People In Acute Hospitals, S Cairns, J Reilly, S Stewart, Debbie Tolson, J Godwin, P Knight
Professor Debbie Tolson
In press
Medical Care In The Nursing Home, Debbie Tolson, J Morley
Medical Care In The Nursing Home, Debbie Tolson, J Morley
Professor Debbie Tolson
No abstract provided.
Using The Research Process To Develop Group Services For Older Persons With A Hearing Disabilit, T Kelly, Debbie Tolson, T Day-Smith, G Mccolgan, W Maclaren
Using The Research Process To Develop Group Services For Older Persons With A Hearing Disabilit, T Kelly, Debbie Tolson, T Day-Smith, G Mccolgan, W Maclaren
Professor Debbie Tolson
No abstract provided.
Advanced Practice Nurses And Attending Physicians: A Collaboration To Improve Quality Of Care In The Nursing Home, C Philpot, Debbie Tolson, J Morley
Advanced Practice Nurses And Attending Physicians: A Collaboration To Improve Quality Of Care In The Nursing Home, C Philpot, Debbie Tolson, J Morley
Professor Debbie Tolson
No abstract provided.