Ageism in the Workplace Ageism or age discrimination occurs when an individual is subjected to unfavourable treatment because of their age. According to Dr Robert Butler, 1968, ageism is the stereotyping and prejudice against older people, just as racism and sexism are to skin color and gender. Among other kinds of bias found in the […]

Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs that causes the inflammation and swelling of the tubes that carry air into the lungs. The inflammation may partly or entirely block air from getting to the lungs causing difficulty and strained breathing. This triggers symptoms like coughing, whizzing, and shortness of breath. Severe inflammation can […]

Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic life long condition that is associated with high levels of sugar in the blood. Usually, when you eat food, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin that is responsible for the conversion and storage of glucose for energy purposes. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces insufficient or no insulin or […]

Geriatrics Geriatrics is a type of healthcare concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of illnesses in older adults, particularly diseases that are specific to old age. Ageing is inevitable, and as we get old, our bodies and organ function decline even in the absence of any injury, diseases, or any […]

Nursing Leadership The phenomenon of leadership in nursing has recently gained attention in the past few years. It is a complex and multifaceted process, yet a very significant concept in the nursing and health care industry. It entails providing a sense of support and direction, motivation, coordination, and being the voice of the patients to […]

Hospice Nursing Hospice or palliative care is a specialized type of healthcare given to terminally ill patients who are predicted to die in less than six months. Rather than treatment, hospice focuses on providing compassionate care and comfort meant to maximize the quality of life for the patients for the remaining period of their lives. […]

Elder Abuse and Neglect Elder abuse is the mistreatment that arises from any intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver that harms or poses the risk of harm to the elderly person. Elderly people comprise individuals above 60 years. This group is more vulnerable to abuse because they are frail and often require […]

Healthcare Administration Healthcare administration, sometimes referred to as health or medical administration, is concerned with both short and long-term decisions that revolve around the healthcare system. Healthcare administration integrates disciplines from various fields, including management, medicine, health policy, to ensure a smooth flow of activities within a healthcare facility. Professionals in healthcare administration play a […]

Nursing Care for GI Bleeding Acute Gastrointestinal or GI hemorrhage is the bleeding along the gastrointestinal tract. This condition is mostly influenced by factors such as previous major surgery, renal failure, damaged liver, alcohol abuse, and exposure to major pain conditions that involve the use of NSAIDs treatment. GI patients constitute 10% of all emergency […]

How does migration affect world politics? The movement of people and refugees across international borders has, in the past few years, emerged as a powerful political issue. In the United States, immigration has gradually gained significance in matters politics with the two dominating parties taking different stands. While immigration continues slowing down in the past […]