“Am I in the right place? I have a procedure today” …” you have no idea how hard it is to find your desk!” are the most common statements made at the registration desk of the Cardiology Department at Sunnybrook Hospital. Although patients have finally reached their destination, it is not a reassuring introduction to their experience.
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The definition of what “older” means remains fluid and not unanimous amongst clinicians and researchers. Some studies refer to people aged above 60 years old, others to 65 years old and older while some draw the line at 70 years old. Although there is no strict guidelines to define the term “older”, it is generally accepted that an “older adult” reflects an age around 70 years old and is characterized by a slow, progressive impairment in function (Tessier & Meneilly, 2001).
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From the data sets provided by Centers for Disease control and prevention, they listed high risk factors among youth in the United States. From the 10 years trends data, there is a significant increase in suicidal ideation and behaviours among high school students which needs to be explored further.
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