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L B Taft

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PubMed1990

Reminiscence, life review, and ego integrity in nursing home residents.

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between dimensions of reminiscence and ego integrity in elderly nursing-home residents. Although frequency of reminiscence was not significantly correlated with ego integrity, using reminiscence for the purpose of life review was positively correlated with high ego-integrity scores in this sample of elderly individuals. This significant, positive relationship supports Butler's life-review theory and provides a link between the life review type of reminiscence and the resolution of Erikson's eighth and final developmental stage--a yardstick of successful aging.

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PubMed1990

Drug abuse? Use and misuse of psychotropic drugs in Alzheimer's care.

Although psychotropic drugs are widely used to control symptoms related to dementia, concerns are raised by the potential for adverse effects and misuse. Antidepressants may be useful when depression and dementia coexist in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. In later stages, anxiety and agitation are often treated with antianxiety or antipsychotic agents. Concerns escalate about the use of antipsychotic agents as chemical restraints. Nursing home reform provisions of OBRA '87 mandate dose reductions of antipsychotics in an effort to discontinue their use. The role of the nurse is to establish and monitor therapeutic goals, to assess the incidence and severity of predictable side effects, and to provide a safe, supportive environment that reduces the need for pharmacological intervention.

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PubMed1989

Conceptual analysis of agitation in the confused elderly.

Agitation is a significant behavior problem for many elderly nursing-home residents with dementia. Lack of conceptual clarity constrains effective management of agitated behaviors. This conceptual analysis examines the meaning of agitation and attempts to disentangle its antecedents, critical attributes, and consequences. Measurement and management implications are examined.

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PubMed1985

Self-esteem in later life: a nursing perspective.

Self-esteem provides a measure for the quality of life of the elderly in long-term care. This article defines self-esteem in relation to self-concept and identifies the antecedents that affect its development. Elements of labeling theory, activity theory, and social exchange theory are explored to account for a potential decline in self-esteem among the elderly. According to this electric theoretical framework, stigmatization, decreased social interaction, and loss of control over the environment are all negatively correlated with self-esteem. Institutionalization intensifies the effect of these forces. Nursing is in a unique position to promote self-esteem by combating ageism, promoting social interaction, and maximizing the control and participation of elderly residents.

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Remembering and sharing through poetry writing.

Reminiscing may have therapeutic outcomes for the elderly. In this article, the author describes how nursing students used poetry writing to stimulate reminiscence in group work with the elderly. The outcomes included reciprocal benefits for both the students and the elderly participants.

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