Age and health bias in practicing clinical psychologists

Article Abstract:

Clinical psychologists may hold an indirect bias against aged patients because they typically suffer from poor health as well. A survey of psychologists found that while they did not differ in their modes of treatment towards young or old adults, they did show a bias against persons suffering from illnesses associated with aging. Since these illnesses accompanied the feelings of depression suffered by an older patient, they may not receive adequate treatment from professionals.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Clinical psychologists

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The lovers who couldn't find each other

Article Abstract:

The story of Sarah Service who was to marry Harry Ernst Lea in Scotland in 1943 is given. The marriage never happened and Harry left Sarah pregnant with his child. Sarah left for America to give a better future for her child Margaret and to seek her mother who abandoned her as a child. Sarah and Harry were finally reunited in 1978 and they subsequently married.

Biography, Single mothers, Service, Sarah

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Home-care crisis: why it's so hard to find affordable, competent help - and what we can do about it

Article Abstract:

It is quite difficult to find inexpensive but highly skilled home-care service aides for the aged. Most people who need ongoing home care are usually not covered by Medicaid. In addition, burdensome government regulation makes it even harder to find competent help. Others simply cannot pay the helpers.

Evaluation, Caregivers, Home care services

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