Chronic

The terms ”chronic illness”, “chronic disease”, “chronic conditions”, “long term conditions” and “long-term illness” are all used interchangeably worldwide (Chang & Johnson, 2013). Chronic conditions are long-lasting and very often life-long conditions (Gaugler, 2015), and despite being hard to define, chronic conditions can be classified as an illness that has led to the impairment or the deviation of normal function which is permanent, leaving a residual disability, which is caused by a…

Effects of Chronic Stress on Physical and Mental Health Physiological and psychological factors can cause stress and can occur throughout the lifespan. Stress is unavoidable, but how individuals cope with stress can affect both their physical and mental health. In The Oxford Handbook of Stress, Health, and Coping, Folkman (2011) explains, “stress, coping, and health reflect life-long processes that develop of change through all phases of life as a result of biological factors, individuals’…

the cells and prevents them from repairing and regenerating. Smoking can cause many different types of respiratory diseases; two of which, are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air spaces within the lungs expand as a result of damaged or ruptured alveoli, causing difficulty in breathing and a greater chance of infection. Chronic bronchitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the bronchioles,…

Chronic Homelessness Homelessness in the U.S. has affected millions of individuals’ social conditions for decades. Living conditions of homeless people in America is a serious epidemic, but in a progressive society, these issues are being addressed. Programs such as the National Alliances to End Homelessness have been put into effect to eliminate different aspects of homelessness, specifically of the different classifications addressing the chronically homeless. Numbers have drastically…

A1: Acute and Chronic inflammation differ in many ways. For example, acute inflammation as blatant as it is, acute inflammation is short, only lasting from a few minutes to days. On the other hand, chronic inflammation, is longer, lasting around days to even years. Furthermore, acute inflammations deal with fluid and plasma oozing. In addition, to leukocytes leaving to the extravascular tissues, which are mainly habited by neutrophils. Chronic inflammation, additionally, is associated with…

Chris Colfer has often been ostracised for being different and encourages others with the words, “there is nothing wrong with you. There is a lot wrong with the world you live in.” The people of America have many differences-- differences that should be celebrated but often are made to be seen as negative. Those who feel entitled --the rich and the majority-- belittle others making them feel like they are wrong for being unique. Due to the loud self entitled, society has been conditioned to see…

When I was interning for Dr. Hill, I had to do research about homeless solutions. The research found that there were different solutions for the two types of homelessness I was researching. Chronic homelessness is defined as a ‘skid row’ type individual, more likely to be using shelters long term. Surprisingly, these only represent a small percentage of homeless individuals. Those that are more likely to represent the majority of the population is the transitional homeless. Transitional homeless…

Chronic illness threatens the well-being of the elderly population. Impairments and restrictions imposed by the illness can dramatically impact the afflicted persons emotional well-being and outlook on their life. As a professional practicing nurse, throughout this discussion I will share my personal experiences, beliefs and values on what wellness in chronic illness means to me and contribute my thoughts and ideas about chronic illness amongst my colleagues. As a practicing nurse in an…

Chronic disease is defined as a long-term illness that can be treated, but not cured. Chronic illnesses such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, cystic fibrosis, and migraines are commonly thought of as occurring exclusively in adults; however, 15% to 18% of children fall victim to such diseases (Boyse et al, 2012). Adolescents with chronic disease are at an increased risk for psychological complications and their peer relationships are jeopardized. Chronic disease obviously causes the afflicted to…

Managing Chronic Illness Chronic illnesses are often assumed to be a major issue in the senior population, but approximately thirty three percent of Canadian individuals from ages eighteen to forty-four years old suffer from at least one chronic condition (Taylor & Sirios, 2014). Unfortunately chronic illness can not be cured, but it can be managed. The strategies used to treat and manage chronic illness can be explained through the biopsychosocial model of health. Chronic illnesses devalue the…