Contributor: Lyn Durnell Enlightenment on what makes us think and act the way we do leads to self-discovery into what perhaps was ingrained in us as children. As a young girl, I remember my mom teaching me the importance of how to properly carry myself. My mom told me to never talk about myself to … Continue reading Vulnerability and Aging
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Human-animal bond as a facilitator of comfort for the older person: Contributions from Katherine Kolcaba’s Theory
Contributor - Ana Pinto de Azevedo Nursing science has been defined in several ways based on theorists who consider the concept of relationship as fundamental to the perspective of human health. The human-animal bond is essential in health; life satisfaction is individualized and requires a holistic view. Nursing values relationships that are caring, natural, and … Continue reading Human-animal bond as a facilitator of comfort for the older person: Contributions from Katherine Kolcaba’s Theory