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Retirement communities vary a great deal in the kind of housing and services available, but the essential element of them all is that this is primarily independent living with recreational facilities, health services and social programs made a part of the community (Ferrell & Coyle, 2010 ). So how do you pay for retirement community? This is a question which lingers among the mind so f many people. Essentially, many early retirement communities were constructed by religious groups or fraternal organizations that especially required new residents to turn over their entity operating the retirement community in return for lifetime care and services. There are several types of facilities which take care of the elderly. However, in this paper we are going to be looking at two types of these facilities, that is, the continuing care retirement communities and the skilled nursing facilities. Continuing care retirement communities is a term that also represents a broad spectrum of alternative housing arrangements. They formerly were referred to as Life Care communities(Weisman, 2003). A common thread among Continuing Care Retirement Communities is the providing of housing, meals, nursing home and other health related services. Some of the advantages of the Continuing Care treatment include having an option whereby the life care represents an alternative to institutionalization for older people who can no longer maintain their own homes for both health and financial reasons, but who do not want or need the extensive care provided in a nursing home (Morrison, Bennett, Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (New York, & Health, 1986). Unlike nursing homes and other retirement communities, CCRCs give their aging residents the assurance they can live independently as long as possible and they can receiving nursing care and support services as long as needed. Another advantage is that the CCRCs are that the quality of care may be better than in any other types of long term care facilities. They also tend to use health care resources less than the residents of comparable faculties. These favorable health status factors may be attributed to the availability of prepaid health care and other community services; they may also be influenced by the self – selection process, which reflects the better health and higher income of those who are choosing CCRCs (Morrison, Bennett, Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (New York, & Health, 1986). Skilled nursing services or skilled rehabilitation services are services which are provided on an in-stay program for the elderly in the soci
Building a corporate establishment is a herculean task as it is intertwined with many pros and cons. The impact of ever-changing competitive world can be considered as huge and role playing on one most essential component, marketing. In the health sector, the area that addresses the medical community and patient service, a more robust framework in terms of planning becomes mandatory for marketing. This is due to the fact that health sector has enormous tie-ups with medical and science professionals, Information technologists, hospital equipment manufactures and suppliers, diagnostics and pharmacy. In order for a health care firm reach its targeted clients, the requirements of above mentioned specialist branches need to be understood. A marketing plan refers to solid document that is devised to ensure the accomplishment of particular business objectives through the course of time. Well planned marketing strategy facilitates one to expect, predict, get ready, construct a pathway to follow, build the needful supporting network, secure and gradually enhance the opportunities to succeed (Gandolf and Hirsch 2011). Marketing plan may begin with the research in the area of marketing. Marketing research is the process of collecting, investigating and interpreting the news about the market focusing on a product or service based work to be kept for market selling by considering the time events like past, present and important customers for the product or service based work. In addition, marketing research also involves, investigating the key features, spending history, location, and requirements of ones own business’s target market, the industry finally, and the specific competitors they confront (Enterpreneur 2012). Marketing research in the health sector is focused on healthcare providers beginning from globally renowned academic medical centers, health systems and tertiary care hospitals at he level of local, community and tertiary care, clinics of specialist expertise and practice chambers of physicians that help several market of the country like urban, suburban and rural. Therefore, it may appear that marketing plan is a very key element for the hospital administration. In detail, hospitals are the complex building categories with multifunctional units such as diagnosing and treating, clinical laboratories, scanning, emergency wards, operating theatres, and also cafeterias, eateries, house keeping and multi-bed system. There are several activities that determine the fundamental structure of the hospi
Abstract The paper shows that, in the current environment, the central goal of management is most often proclaimed as the achievement of the greatest value and competitiveness of the organization, which changes the accountancy principles and makes it necessary to learn how to collect and analyse non-financial business data. Today, it is important for the user of reporting to know that the organization is capable of creating values over different periods, while the usual financial report and even managerial accounting results do not allow to clearly identify the key objectives of the company. Value-creating activities go beyond the usual framework, which is becoming less clear. The modern concept of value creation and business valuation is based on the assertion that socially oriented behaviour and commercial success of companies are interdependent, which is reflected in the integrated reporting. An integrated report should be the only and at the same time the main report of the organization. It is assumed that it will not supplement the existing reporting requirements, but will completely replace them. Introduction Currently, researchers have noted the increased interest of companies in business models. This is due to a number of objective reasons, most of which lie in the measurements of the increasing influence of globalization, the speed of changes, increasing uncertainty and, as a consequence, the instability of the functioning of socio-economic systems. Traditional business models of companies focused on short-term profitability and achieving quick financial results become ineffective (Wadan, Bensberg, Teuteberg, and Busher, 2019). Even innovative business models, when trying to evaluate their effectiveness, do not guarantee the sustainability of companies in the long term. Initially, the management accountancy model was based on the principles of accounting and consisted of collecting information to understand the cost of the finished product in the accounting system. Discussion After the global financial crisis of 2008, the question
Hernando de Sato, the Peruvian diplomat, in a thought-provoking book on capitalism, analyzes the reason why capitalism seems to work in some nations, mainly the ones in the West, and fails miserably in the rest of the world. This book’s analysis of the disparity of the wealth among the World economies and how the Western world has managed to consolidate its hold on the Third world is welcome. The West in its bid to thrust capitalism on the erstwhile communists has its repercussions. The very survival of capitalism in the West is now threatened unless all the other countries also implement capitalism. The business community argues that if this does not happen, then the West will be hit by the recession. Millions of investors are painfully learning that their emerging market funds are evaporating and that globalization is a two-way street and not a cul-de-sac . The relationship between the West and the Third World countries has to be reciprocal and commensalism has no place in this current scenario of globalization. It goes by the adage: You scratch my back and I scratch yours. Any other form of relationship will be detrimental for both. It is not that capitalism is being met with strict resistance from the have-nots. The 1999 riots at Seattle at the IMF/World Bank meeting in Washington, D.C., and before that at the World Trade Organization in December 1999, highlighted the anger that spreading capitalism inspires. Whether we like it not, capitalism is spreading everywhere and even hardcore communists (read China) have understood that it is the only instrument that will spur economic growth. Even India which had closed its door for a long time has now realized that it cannot be left behind and is now wooing the entire West. Hernando de Sato argues that the reason why developing economies are not flourishing is the lack of formal property rights for the poor. He argues that without the legal ownership of properties, the po
Education is a starting point of any human being and it begins even before a person is born. It is extremely important to have a system of education that adheres to the highest standards and teaches a person skills, which will be used in the future life. Standardized testing should not be a measure when determining an acceptance to a higher educational institution. When looking at a specific school called Sky view Elementary in Perris, California, it is clear that the staff is determined to better the organization and structure of learning environment. The recent changes in technology and use of personal gadgets, as well as procedures, aim to let students work with a more individualized pace. The focus on diversity and individuality greatly helps to shape the proper course of learning. The same is reflected in the ELL testing, as students are made to actively participate in the process. The project introduces
The phenomenon of security is highly cherished in the modern world due to the existence of high volumes of information, which require protection and continuous monitoring. Despite the clear understanding of the term security, the overall aspect is complex and implies the need for a sufficient theoretical background to determine the functioning of this aspect. In the context of this essay, the correlation of security with ‘broken windows’ and situational crime prevention theories will be described to highlight the complexity of the term. In the end, the conclusions are drawn to summarize the key findings and determine the importance of the definitions to the understanding of the conceptualization of security. In this case, ‘broken windows’ theory implies that the prevention of the insignificant crimes contributes to the decline in the rise in wrongful and dangerous behavior in the community while “tolerating minor physical or social disorder in the neighborhood encourages serious violent crimes” (Greene, 2007, p. 112). It states that the initial and potential cultivator of the problem has to be diminished to avoid the development of adverse consequences in society. Meanwhile, the primary function of security is to ensure safety and prevent crime from occurring (Purpura, 2013; Chen et al., 2009). It could be said that the conceptualization of ‘broken windows’ theory interferes with the initial goals of security while emphasizing that security is an original solution to the issue. Meanwhile, its scope has to be detailed to eliminate the occurrence of insignificant disorders and crimes and increase the overall safety of the community. In turn, the situational crime prevention theory has to be described to understand its correlation with the principles of security, and it implies modifying the overall attitude about the commitment of the crime while underlying its wrongful actions and lacking the beneficial outcomes for the potential criminal (Gilling, 2005; Fisher & Lab, 2010). It could be stated that this approach views the improvement of the prevention strategy from the psychological and social viewpoints and highlights the importance of social opinion in the decision-making of the individual. In this case, this framework has a connection with the ‘broken windows’ theory since it reflects the need to address the core of the problem, but the functioning methods tend to rely on different aspects such as social behavior and attitudes. In this case, the described theory complies with the initial intention of security and addresses the need to pay vehement attention to the common societal beliefs and values. In the end, it remains apparent that the d
Summary A cold sensation in the stomach is a common occurrence among people of all ages. This sensation occurs even when the victim has not eaten or drunk something cold. Zimlich (2021) notes that such cold sensations signal the presence of other underlying conditions including gastroenteritis, bacterial or viral infections, kidney stones, and pancreatitis. She explains that heat receptors in the lining of the stomach send signals to the autonomic nervous system, thereby causing a subtle feeling of extreme cold to the brain. She concludes that the cold sensation is a reliable indicator of other underlying medical conditions that require immediate medical attention. Significance The article is significant due to four main reasons. Firstly, a cold sensation in the stomach is often ignored by most patients especially when it carries no pain. They assume that the condition is temporary and will fade with time. Secondly, the disease is often a condition of one or more underlying conditions that the patient could be suffering from. Notably, the patient could have one of five main diseases that require immediate treatment. Thirdly, problems in the gastrointestinal tract compromise the body’s ability to digest food and absorb nutrients. This limitation weakens the body’s immunity especially for patients with pre-existing conditions, thereby exposing it to additional infections. Finally, treating the gastrointestinal tract can result in improvement of other underlying conditions such as nutrient deficiencies and other ailments. Therefore, understanding this condition can help in reducing the body’s susceptibility to other diseases. Zimlich’s article could have explored the problem further. To start with, it should have offered some supporting statistics on the prevalence of this conditions in the general population. Such statistics help the reader to evaluate his or her susceptibility to the condition, as well as the probability that he is already suffering from the disease. Secondly, the article should have provided some risk factors for the condition. These risk factors refer to the environmental conditions or individual behaviors that predispose people to this disease. Thirdly, the article should have used diagrams to illustrate the particular sections of the body that the cold sensation occurs since most patients might not understand the exact position of their stomach when in a sitting or standing position. Lastly, the article should have offered suggestions of reducing the risk of developing this disease. Description of the Disease Many underlying conditions can cause a cold feeling in the stomach. These include gastroenteritis, prostatitis, bacter
The problem of police brutality and unfair treatment of people is often raised in the media and provokes protests among citizens. A striking example is the events in 2020 under the slogan “Black lives matter.” It is directly related to police brutality and shows that people care about this issue. However, this is far from the only case when the police are biased and unfairly treat people, in particular colored citizens. Usually, this is due to racial prejudice, which is still subject to many officials. The purpose of this paper is to suggest several ways that might help solve this problem. One of the essential steps for working on this issue is the careful monitoring of the authorities. In particular, ordinary citizens who encounter the police in real life should also join this monitoring (Brunson 2007). First, it will allow gaining multilateral control over the police. People will express their opinions about their work from different angles, which will provide a complete picture. Second, existing police laws and regulations may not always meet the demands of the modern world. Consequently, helping ordinary citizens to change them will be beneficial and make the police as useful as possible. Another way to tackle the problem of racism and discrimination among police officers is through ongoing training. The ethical standards of society change regularly; however, many
Introduction Nurses play a major role in the context of pain management. However, they must learn to acquire new skills when it comes to terminally ill patients and clients with fatal conditions (Macintyre & Schug, 2007). A dying patient needs more than a typical pain management program. In the case of elderly patients suffering from fatal conditions – pain management must be enhanced using palliative care. Barriers exist and challenges abound with regards to effective deliver of palliative care, the best way to deal with it is to increase the capability of nurses and they must learn to acquire new skills and new mind-sets in order to improve their efficiency with regards to delivery of palliative care. The Role of Nurses in Palliative Care Pain management comes in several stages. The first stage is all about the assessment of pain. The second stage is the understanding what the different reactions to pain. Patients have different pain thresholds. The third stage deals with the patient’s perception of the type of pain they are suffering (Bijur et al., 2008, p.1). The fourth and final stage, which is known as pain behaviour , focuses on the various behavioural expressions that people with painful conditions exhibit (MacLellan, 2006, p.3). In most cases, nurses are able to deal with pain successfully with the effective use of pain relievers if needed. In many cases, patients recover as expected (Fosnocht & Swanson, 2007, p.791-792; Hager & Brockopp, 2007, p.9). However, terminally ill patients have different needs. Nurses must be trained to understand that pain treatment strategies that can result in negative outcomes such as anxiety, depression, hypochondriasis as well as somatisation (Todd, Ducharme, & Choiniere, 2007). Problems in pain management must encourage nurses to improve their assessment methodologies. They need to acquire the ability to determine patients’ emotional status before they embark on treating these painful conditions. This is usually considered in a case wherein a patient appears to be extremely depressed, demands high level of opioids, ignores examination procedures or is totally non-compliant (Price, Fogh & Glynn, 2007, p.12). This kind of behavioural characteristic is common in patients with acute painful conditions and such conditions point to the onset of a bio-psychosocial pain disorder, which is multidimensional and requires a level of expertise to achieve correct diagnosis (Fosnocht & Swanson, 2007, p.791-792). The Importance of Educati
Course Reflection and Discussion I would like to note that the course was a valuable experience for me as I gained extensive knowledge concerning applied and academic research. I cannot say that my understanding has been changed, but it was considerably enriched. Clearly, I have always understood that applied research focuses on problems rather than trends and concepts. However, I learned a lot about the major aspects to focus on when implementing applied research. The discussions and collaborations were also helpful as I could analyze different perspectives on the studied issues. These different opinions helped me gain a deeper understanding of things that seemed simple or too difficult for me. The knowledge gained during the course will help me in my professional life in many ways. First, I will be able to implement research and understand various trends and issues. I will also be able to present the results of my research in an effective way. As for the further exploration of the subject, I would examine ways to enhance the validity and reliability of my research. We have addressed this problem, but I feel there are many more (simple and convenient) ways to ensure the validity of a study. Applied Research Proposal The applied research can be referred to as the use of research techniques developed within the field of academic research to address particular issues existing in different spheres. The applied research is not aimed at developing a theory or expanding existing ones, but it f
Reasons for the problems encountered in the markets for automobiles The automobile industry as witnessed by the Hong Kong enterprise presents a host of problems that affect all the players in the industry. Firstly, the increased demand for automobiles has elicited increased input demand for Automobile Parts and Components (APC). Because Automobile parts and components are produced by over 50 different industries, the variation in the expertise will transmit the spill-over effects of the automobile production to APC suppliers. Because the major APC have been imported, the local products therefore fail to meet the needs of the market. In addition, most multinational automobile producers import key items for their own use. Entry into the automobile supply chain has been made difficult for new comers to penetrate because the players operate like cartels. Thirdly, competition in the market has been intensified by the considerable relaxation of import tariffs on automobiles. In this context, due to the pressure to review own supply chains force the local and joint venture assemblers to improve product quality. Alternatively, their desire to minimize costs can be achieved through sourcing from quality but competitive suppliers. To the surprise of the entire market, the pressure is being transmitted up the supply chain from assemblers to first, second and third-tier suppliers. Consequently, the supply chain is undergoing reshuffling, in turn creating breathing space for new but competent, competitive suppliers like Hong Kong enterprises. Fourthly, the small local consumer market fails to support an automobile industry, impeding the development of the APC. Although most assemblers tend to work in collaboration with APC suppliers to develop new products, it is evident that assemblers will not source from suppliers who cannot meet internationally recognized technological levels. On the contrary, a number of Hong Kong manufacturers carry out R&D activities and their investment in automobile-related technologies is insufficient. Statistically, few Hong Kong manufacturers comply with the recognized quality system requirements and standards, and therefore they lack a track record of supplying high-quality products to the automobile supply chain. Lastly, there is a lot of inadequacy of Hong Kong companies’ distribution networks in the Mainland and their marketing expertise in the auto parts sector. In order to counter the above problems, certain measures are taken by the industry and some governments. Fundamentally, the APC industry has to possess strong R&D capability to develop innovative and reliable products. In order for Hong Kong SMEs to actively engage in R&D the solution should be found for their limited manpower and financial resources. To improve the R&D capability of the industry, the Government should set up an APC R&D Centre. In addition to establishing the technology gaps, the center will outline the R&D challenges within the industry and unite the researchers in the industry. The second solution to the ab