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The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in the management of depression among older adults. In this systematic review, six studies that met the inclusion criteria were included and analyzed. In general, all six studies showed that music therapy is an effective treatment of depressive symptoms for older adults who are 65 years or older with or without dementia. Among four randomized control trials, three studies conducted music therapy was conducted…

Libby Faffler, LNHA, got interested in healthcare administration during her undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Originally, when she began her college education she had wanted to be a nurse. After transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire during her sophomore year, she realized that nursing was not the path she wanted to take. However, Libby was still interested in the healthcare field and wanted to pursue a career in that direction. When she looked at…

In this case some of the assumptions made when viewing the provided image included, that the photograph had been taken in an elderly residential care home. The lady standing in front of the hoist may be either a Nurse or Health Care Assistant (HCA). However taking into account the clothing she is wearing, the assumption she is a health care assistant seems more correct. The HCA appears to be of Pacific…

Considering Fun Home as a mystery novel, Bruce Bechdel’s death serves as the inciting incident which spurs Alison Bechdel to look through the “clues” -- memories, letters, photographs, etc. -- to formulate a judgment about her father’s life. Throughout the novel, it’s clear Alison’s relationship with her parents is tumultuous. Due to her father’s uptight, perfectionist nature, Bechdel finds it difficult to attain his approval and criticize him; moreover, she describes showing him affection “an…

Countless people cringe when a do-it-yourself project is mentioned, especially when it is a home renovation project. Images of spewing plumbing, paint splattered on carpet, and tile that is slightly askew are conjured up in the minds of these fearful people, but repairing and updating a home is worth all of the trouble. Several people stress out when a renovation needs done, and having done it themselves and over with can be a relief. Others simply long for projects to be done or crave a change…

This decentralization also leads to other challenges in the prehospital environment. One issue that needs to be addressed is interstate travel for interfacility transfers and EMS responders going out of state for disaster response. Many questions arise when prehospital providers travel out of the region, into another state’s jurisdictions. Who is responsible for medical oversight of state? If a different medical director is responsible, do they assume liability? In the case of interfacility…

Not so long ago, I was in desperation to find myself a new career, which would lead me to satisfaction with what I am doing for a living. However, soon I realised with a support of my family and friends, who know me and my abilities so well that a role of a midwife would be the most quintessential answer to all my needs. I based my decision not only on a fact that I have been always appreciated an interaction and helping others but also on my fascination with foetal development, physiology of…

feet of living space with an attached garage. The house in west Edmond was newly built when they bought it 6 years ago for $145,000. Alex said that the replacement cost of the home is $250,000. They have an unendorsed HO-3 policy with Coverage A limits of $120,000. The plan covers the home and the attached garage. Since the home is insured for $145,000, the other structures are covered for an additional $14,500. Based on the information given, I do not believe that Alex and Marty’s coverages are…

that they currently don’t have in their homes or families who cannot take the responsibility because a professional may be needed. The two main common types of places older people can reside in are nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Both of these residencies have their own types of services, but they also share some common characteristics. First, you may want to understand the definition of a Nursing home and Assisted Living facility. Nursing Homes are a facility staffed by health…

on what style you’re going for, wood may make the perfect backsplash for your kitchen! The nice thing about wood is you have a wide variety to choose from! Whether it’s reclaimed wood, antique wood or indigenous wood, the backsplash can provide your home with a perfect cabin-like…