Putting elderly parents in a nursing home verses keeping them at home. Theresa Burroughs Composition I – 6 Instructor: Elaine Childs January 1‚ 2010 There will almost absolutely come a day when your parents will need you. When this time comes‚ they will probably not admit that they need you or anyone else for that matter‚ but in reality‚ they will definitely need someone. If you look back to your childhood it’s quite similar to those days they had to care for you. They took care of
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Many adults have elderly parents who could benefit from living in a retirement home. However‚ it’s hard to decide to send an elderly parent to a retirement home because there are several other care options available. Furthermore‚ this decision can be made more challenging because most retirement homes have several pros and cons that should be fully considered beforehand. Here is a brief look at some of the most important pros and cons to consider before finding an elderly parent the right retirement
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Name Teacher Argumentation-Persuasion Essay 17 February 2012 Standardized Testing and Students Standardized testing can be stressful for high school students. The outcome of the test determines whether the student passes or fails. The test is useful when diagnosing a problem or trying to determine if a student has learned what the teacher has taught them. Standardized test results are used as a large factor to make decisions regarding graduation and grade promotion. When standardized tests
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days before nursing homes were under so much regulation‚ many homes used heavy medication to "manage" residents. Elders who slept most of the day‚ as well as all night‚ didn’t require as much staff time. Therefore‚ many homes considered drugging people efficient and cost containing. Anti-psychotics were frequently prescribed when people had dementia. For some‚ a light dose may have been just the right thing‚ but one medication doesn’t suit all elder issues. Gradually‚ nursing homes came under more
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Chapter 18 Argumentation-Persuasion Notes: (Induction ) What is Argumentation-Persuasion? Ex: “You can’t possibly believe what you’re saying.” Ex: “Look‚ I know what I’m talking about‚ and that’s that.” Argument = verbal battle propelled by stubbornness and irrational thought with one person pitted against the other. (heated exchange) **in writing/text** Argumentation = using clear thinking and logic‚ the writer tries to convince readers of the soundness of a particular opinion on a controversial
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Elderly Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes Debra K. Showers Kaplan University Elderly Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes Are nursing homes abusing and neglecting the elderly? The elderly are abused and neglected in society today by caregivers in nursing homes. Elder abuse or neglect is a single or repeated action occurring within any relationship where there is an overlook of trust which causes injury or distress to an older
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today to defend the elderly in our society. Did you know that 1 out of 5 nursing homes abuse the elderly? Widespread reports of physical‚ verbal‚ and sexual assault are happening in nursing homes all over the country. Is this what we want happening to the elderly? Abuse in nursing homes is caused by many reasons. This abuse needs to stop because it is hurting the senior citizens‚ affecting our public health and costing a lot of unnecessary taxpayer money. Abuse is hurting the elderly because it is happening
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The Nursing Home: A Nice Place for the Elderly A.) Security 1.)Curfews 2.)Lost faculties (No need to drive) 3.)Away from con-artists B.) Activities 1.)Entertainment/Songs (Brownies example) 2.)Activities/Crafts (Beta Club example) 3.)People of similar age C.)Health Care 1.)Takes stress off of the family 2.)Help with prescriptions and medicine 3.)In case of emergency... The Nursing Home: A Haven for the Elderly Today’s nursing homes are excellent environments for our elderly
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EDERLY PARENTS SHOULD LIVE IN NURSING HOMES OR NOT? Vietnam’s population is older and older and it is important for young people‚ especially politicans‚ to seriously think about the issue of nursing homes. Should elderly parents live in nursing homes or not? Sending elderly parent into nursing homes is the best choice for them in the rest of their lives for three main reasons. First‚ elderly parents live in nursing homes will be good for their children. Nowadays‚ young people are too busy. They
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In Britain‚ when someone gets old‚ they often go t olive in a home whit other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. An elderly nursing is a place for people who don’t need to stay in a hospital‚ but they do need specially care. But who should be responsible for our old people? It’s well known that when somebody gets old‚ in our country‚ that person stays at home under some relative’s care‚ specially the sons or daughters‚ but most
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