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Peer reviewedHellner, Britt Mari; Norberg, Astrid – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1994
Interviewed two expert caregivers about their experiences of caring for severely demented patients. Ethical reasoning, exemplified by tender descriptions of relatedness to patients, indicated that expert caregivers used sound knowledge combined with imagination, empathy, and intuition to grasp situation, where patient is regarded as person with…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Empathy, Ethics
Peer reviewedSprott, Richard L.; And Others – Generations, 1992
Thirteen articles in this special issue discuss aging theories, biomarkers of aging, aging research, disease, cancer biology, Alzheimer's disease, stress, oxidation of proteins, gene therapy, service delivery, biogerontology, and ethics and aging research. (SK)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Alzheimers Disease, Biology, Cancer
Peer reviewedRice, Virginia Hill; And Others – Nursing Outlook, 1997
Discusses ethical issues surrounding health care for independent elders, those in long-term care, and those with cognitive impairments, as well as death, dying, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. Suggests that nurses should focus on older adults' choice, autonomy, and personal control. (SK)
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Death, Ethics, Euthanasia
Download full textSublett, Roger H., Ed. – 2001
This document presents the personal narratives of 19 participants in the National Fellowship/Leadership program. In their narratives, the Kellogg fellows recount their experiences developing leadership knowledge, skills, and competencies while addressing human, societal, and community issues. The following papers are included: "Preface"…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Alzheimers Disease, Blacks, Caregivers
