Sharon Olds

The second thing I wish had been different is that I wish that I had learned more about how to talk about sensitive subjects, when I came back from the session I took a minute to read the chapter in the NIA booklet “Talking with your Older Patient” about sensitive subjects, but I did not seem to find the answers I wanted. When talking with our resident I realized that she had experienced a lot of loss in her life, her son, her grandson, and her sister. Although she played it off like it was…

As our world ages more problems arise. Whether it is political issues, economic issues, or even crime, it affects all age groups. Most of the issues occurring today are associated with the younger generations. However, there are issues that are being overlooked in the elderly population. Substance abuse in the elderly is one of the fastest growing issues in the United States. The use of alcohol or "misuse" of alochol can place the elderly in many detrimental psychological, physical, and social…

the other hand, prefer to live with their children in the twilight years and consider it a right. Such a difference in the mindset in the east and the west needs to be carefully studied. One of the reasons why Indian children support their parents in old age is deeply rooted in the socio-religious and cultural beliefs. While as, self seeking lifestyle in American society which comes as an aftereffect of objectivism explains much of its behavior. Historically, American society is believed to have…

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night is a poem by Dylan Thomas written for his dying father, David John Thomas. Death, life and anger are big components of this poem and the way it captures people. These three components remain the same no matter the way that people perceive it. The poem appears in two ways, one in which the informed see it, and two the way that people who don’t know about its background see it. It has continued to persuade both groups since 1951 (Olufemi) with its opening line…

am looking forward to learning many new things this semester. I enjoy learning and look for opportunities to feed my brain. I want to learn as much as I can about the elder so that I can implement these things as a future Gerontologist. As the good old book says in Proverbs 4:7, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Understanding life and the different situations that arise will make things easier and knowing when there is no…

never written? Would we still have faith in something that we don’t know for sure exist? Would we still believe in God and Jesus if we didn’t have proof enough to make us dependent on him for savior? There are two parts two the Bible, the Old Testament and the New Testament. It starts with the 7 days of creation in which on the 6th day he creates animals and man, or humankind. In the Bible, it talks from Adam and Eve to The Prophets and it explains certain things that we can’t quite fit…

6). Then there is the case of the individuals that become ill or vegetative in nature and cannot or may not completely recover. In the extreme case of Paraguay’s Ache Indians, they assign certain young men the task of killing the old with ax or spear (Lin) The modern culture may see these tribes as barbaric, but yet fail to see that they make the same decisions, the only difference is the method in which they carry out the decision. This is where the controversial debate over Euthanasia…

One of the common issues within the aging population is constipation, which impacts one’s normal bowel habits and overall health. However, everyone undergoes constipation at one point in their lifetime, regardless of age. There are several causes that lead to this discomforting situation, and many individuals are not comfortable opening up about this feeling to health care providers. The purpose of this paper is to discuss constipation concerns within older adults and how nurses can promote…

Hedonism is typically defined as, “The belief that pleasure or happiness is the most important goal in life”. While this can be achieved in numerous ways, ultimately the underlining goal in every individuals’ life is achieve unwithering happiness and pleasure. When one decides on a career, a car, a house, a family, or even when following a religion it is the ultimate goal that these worldly objects in the end bring you happiness and satisfaction. However, not always is it morally correct to find…

Making ethical decisions in the medical field are some of the toughest decisions that individuals have to make regarding their own health, the health of their loved ones and the health of their patients. There are conflicts that occur since people have such different definitions of what is moral in healthcare. In our volunteering experience, we will encounter choices that will have ethical repercussions and it is important to consider the four core principles of medical ethics. I visited…