Essays on Health Page 251

After beginning Lehman College in the fall of 2011 with the goal of obtaining a degree in nursing, I quickly discovered that the economic realities of a college education were not possible for me at that time. I withdrew from school and worked as a paralegal to pay my bills and help pay down my…

After viewing the film “Being Mortal” I was moved deeper than I would’ve imagined. While I very thankfully haven’t had to experience what the families in the film are experiencing with end of life care, my heart still broke with every word of bad news. The thought of having to find the right measure of…

It is my personal opinion that the legal age for drinking should remain 21. While it true that many adolescents have some type of alcoholic beverage before the age of 21, it is only inviting youths to be able to consume alcohol before their young minds are capable of the responsibility of handling the effects…

Grit is often associated with determination and perseverance in achieving one’s goals. It involves passion, persistence, and resilience in the face of obstacles and challenges. Mental health, on the other hand, refers to a person’s overall well-being and ability to function in their daily life. The relationship between grit and mental health has been studied…

Background Information Summary My clinical patient that I chose ,MS, a 66-year-old Female with Increased swollen extremities and altered mental status. MS had increased medical problems over the last year despite all the new medical problems, she lived alone , and was still Employed. MS has past medical history of Hypertension and a CVA in…

This documentary gives you an insight of mental health by introducing people from different backgrounds who’s describe their own personal struggles with their mental health. This film was filmed over the time span of five years, the documentary follows each individual that suffers from anxiety and his or her own symptoms ranging from worrying and…

Abstract The world of physical therapy may seem very complex and intricate, which it is, but in this paper, I am hoping to give some clarification and history regarding a beautiful subject. There are many different reasons as to why people want to become a PT or PTA and my reason will be stated and…

Often times in literature, authors will illustrate the use and effects of alcohol to reflect the experiences that they had encountered within their own lives. Alcohol usually creates a distortion of reality and in some cases self-destructive behavior. Although alcohol can be problematic, it is also used in literature for entertainment purposes and makes things…

Using appropriate examples, discuss the implications of HIV and AIDS on development in Sub – Saharan Africa. HIV and AIDS is a critical issue for development in Sub – Saharan Africa because of the scale of HIV infection and the numbers of deaths that occur in the main productive and reproductive age group 15-49 year…

What inspire me most to become a nurse is my family history. Growing up I only got to see one of my grandparents whom I lost at 14 years of age. When I was young, I used to ask why many of my friends have grandparents and I only have one. My parents’ response was…