Reflective Journal # 1 Volunteering this semester has enabled me to potentially make a positive impact in the lives of those who I come into contact with on Pediatrics at the Regina General Hospital. In my first two weeks of volunteering‚ I have already had many incredible opportunities to learn about what roles nurses‚ physicians‚ and how other support staff collaborate in aiding the healing process for the children. The First Experience During my first shift‚ I was going about cleaning up the
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Volunteering is one activity that can positively affect everyone involved. When an employer or college is looking at an applicant’s resume‚ volunteering experience is a beneficial item to add‚ especially if it is in a related field. Some people love to help out the community by volunteering. Many different volunteer programs are appealing to different people‚ like helping take care of dogs and cats at the animal shelter for animal lovers‚ caring for a child at a children’s hospital if they are affectionate
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LOOKING IN ON WHAT’S TO COME: The elderlies in the Philippines When people grow old‚ they either have the option of being cared for by family or being cared for by the homes. In making that choice‚ there seems to be a cultural pattern or tradition that is prevalent. In most Western countries‚ where the values of youth‚ self-reliance and individualism are held in high regard‚ the latter is chosen most of the time. In Asian countries however‚ like that of China where the concept of ‘filial piety’
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I began volunteering at Morningside House of Laurel since my freshmen year of high school. I normally volunteer on weekends for three hours‚ from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. When I arrive‚ the residents are cozily relaxed in the warm lounge‚ where I greet them “good morning.” I walk straight ahead and pass through the double doors to where the early dementia and Alzheimer’s residents are‚ known as the Memory Lane. Communicating with the early dementia and Alzheimer’s residents is difficult due to their
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Volunteering and providing services to the community in which I reside is extremely imperative to me‚ because of this I take as many opportunities as I can to help out. Of all of the hours I have spent volunteering‚ one service in particular stands out the most. A few years ago I was invited to volunteer at my town’s local nursing home‚ I was skeptical at first‚ but I proceeded to accept the offer anyway. The date arrived‚ my group and myself entered the nursing home where we were welcomed with warm
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just losing a few marbles”‚ never bothered me. As my first clinical course comes to a close‚ I realize the flaws with that statement. The elderly are often stereotyped as not being as sharp or having lost some mental tact. I have learned many things about life from one semester of working with older patients. It is important for nurses to realize that the elderly are often more experienced and seasoned when it comes to life and what they know. If people go in with this mindset‚ they will be able to
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Needs of the Elderly A. Health Needs of the Elderly B. Psychological Needs V. How to hasten the process of Aging? VI. Programs and Services for the Aged VII. The senior Citizen’s Club VIII. Homes for the Aged IX. Death: A reality Especially for older people A. Death is final and irreversible B. Grief responses are normal and necessary C. Certain cultural activities and rites may follow ___after death. D. Individuals need emotional comfort during ___bereavement. X. Future care for the Elderly XI. Conclusion
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Resiliency in the Elderly 2 America is growing old fast. Approximately 10% of our country is currently 60 years or older and by 2050 nearly a fourth of our citizens will be elderly (Kaplan et al.‚ 2008). This presents a specific category of Americans with unique challenges. In a comprehensive review of research from 1978 through 2005‚ it was determined that only one third of the elderly are considered to be successful agers (Kaplan et al.‚ 2008). This means two thirds of our elderly are struggling
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actually remember me?” Over the course of high school I have been volunteering at my church mainly as a youth leader for students my age. However‚ recently for the past year and a half I transitioned into teaching the younger level about the Vietnamese language and bible study and incorporating scout skills such as knot tying‚ semaphore‚ and simple survival skills. For my lesson
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Results from the U.S. Bureau of the Census displays that there are 7.6 percent or 46 million elderly people in the year of 2000. The elderly is categorized as old which are persons between the ages of 60 to 79‚ as well as the oldest-old population consist of persons 80 and above. Facing the high percentage of elderly people in the United States‚ there will be several challenges that will have to be confronted. (Yang 15). First‚ the decline of fertility relates to the increasing number of older people
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