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Pet Therapy Part II: Children and the Disabled
February 24, 2009 2:18 PM by Carol Kleinman
Pet therapy has been found to be beneficial for people of all ages. Children are automatically drawn towards animals. Through interaction with animals, children learn nurturing, responsibility, and empathy. Children learn how to take care of the animal Read More...
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Animal Assisted Therapy Part I: Introduction to Pet Therapy
February 3, 2009 12:25 PM by Carol Kleinman
The enjoyment of animals as companions dates back many centuries, perhaps even to prehistoric times. The first known therapeutic use of animals started in Gheel, Belgium in the ninth century. In this town, learning to care for farm animals has long been Read More...
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The Experience of Aging, Part VIII - Final Message
January 27, 2009 2:50 PM by Carol Kleinman
This is a story I have read many times that I thought I would share in case you have not heard it. It provides an important message about the importance of a positive attitude and a spirit of inquiry. The first day of school our professor introduced himself Read More...
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The Experience of Aging, Part VII - The Eden Alternative
January 7, 2009 10:54 AM by Carol Kleinman
Long-term care has been considered many not to have evolved as quickly or as profoundly as other points along the health care continuum. However, many models have been and are continuing to be developed that provide a radically new way of viewing the Read More...
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The Experience of Aging, Part VI - Intergenerational and Aging Training
December 23, 2008 1:42 PM by Carol Kleinman
The introduction to the Macklin Intergenerational Institute on Aging states: "The Macklin Intergenerational Institute provides compassionate care and spontaneous exchanges that result in contact between and among the generations. It's called intergenerational Read More...
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The Experience of Aging, Part V - Overcoming Isolation
December 11, 2008 1:30 PM by Carol Kleinman
It has been said that touch can reach through isolation and help alleviate feelings of loneliness and separation. Touch becomes especially important for those confined to health care institutions who may receive few visitors from the outside world. Though Read More...
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The Experience of Aging, Part IV - Depression and Stress
December 5, 2008 3:13 PM by Carol Kleinman
Decreased mobility, functional impairment, and multiple losses frequently lead to depression. It has been well established in the literature that the suicide rate among people over 65 is higher than any other age group. For more on this serious issue, Read More...
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The Experience of Aging, Part III - Loss of Independence
November 20, 2008 3:52 PM by Carol Kleinman
The move into a health care facility is a major lifestyle change for the resident as well as for his or her family. It signals a significant loss of independence and may involve additional losses, including giving up the home that may have been a family Read More...
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The Experience of Aging, Part II - The Myths of Aging
November 11, 2008 1:26 PM by Carol Kleinman
Stereotypes abound about the aging process and the experience of older adults. I thought I would share some of them and provide the counterpoint of reality. Myth 1: To be old means to be ill. Rates of chronic illness and disability actually do increase Read More...
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The Experience of Aging: Part I
November 4, 2008 1:30 PM by Carol Kleinman
As people age, there is a gradual slowing of physical and mental capabilities. Joints become worn, making them susceptible to conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis. The skin loses its elasticity and moisture, making it more friable and Read More...
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Role Conflict and the Nurse, Part III
October 23, 2008 9:22 AM by Carol Kleinman
As nurses continue to work in multidisciplinary teams, it is imperative to develop effective communication skills for the timely delivery of quality patient care. It is also necessary for nurses to have realistic expectations regarding what they can accomplish Read More...
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Role Conflict and the Nurse, Part II
October 16, 2008 12:42 PM by Carol Kleinman
An organizational environment that provides open communication and joint problem solving between staff and managers is associated with less role conflict among nurses. Job dissatisfaction and turnover are the primary significant negative organizational Read More...
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Role Conflict and the Nurse, Part I
October 8, 2008 10:36 AM by Carol Kleinman
As health care organizations have become more integrated and complex, role expectations among staff have become more diversified. To reduce job dissatisfaction among nurses, managers and administrators need to develop an appreciation for the scope and Read More...
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Nursing Leadership and Education, Part II
September 26, 2008 11:43 AM by Carol Kleinman
Two issues must be considered regarding nurse manager and director role preparation. First, given the importance of the role and the competencies required for success, nursing and health care administrators must support the possession or acquisition of Read More...
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Nursing Leadership and Education, Part I
September 16, 2008 2:19 PM by Carol Kleinman
As health care moves into the new millennium, major changes continue to influence the industry. Structural changes within organizations have moved them from horizontal to vertical and even to virtual integration. Reimbursement changes have led to risk-based Read More...
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