Aim: Substance abuse is recognized as a major health problem among the homeless. People who cycle in and out of homelessness tend to cycle in and out of alcohol and drug abuse. The relationship between substance abuse and homelessness requires that they are treated simultaneously and not independently. Although there is an increase in public interest concerning the homeless population, research...

Abstract Background and purpose: The aging period is associated with many life stressors. Nemours theories on aging from psychological perspectives proves the importance of psychological and emotional changes in aging. Nurses and all health care professionals should recognize these changes through the lived experiences of older women in order to provide preventative services, educational p...