Obesity in Older Adults Teaching Project

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This assignment is meant to be teaching older adults about a topic of interest. I chose obesity in older adults and was approved to do the project on this topic. I also prefer a PowerPoint as it may be easier to do, with around 15-20 detailed slides. Here are the specific requirements:

Education is very important to optimizing health for the older adult.

You should write the information for older adults using layman terms. Avoid medical jargon. It should be creative and informative, using pictures, graphs, charts, etc. or anything that will help your intended audience. You should use at least 2 credible websites AND at least 2 professional articles. You should also relay research findings somewhere in the presentation. It could be on risks, diagnostic tests, therapies, etc. The reference page should then contain at least 2 websites, at least 2 professional articles and at least 1 research article. All articles should be published within the last 5 years. The reference page should be in APA format and attached to the paper or your project.

The content areas to be covered are:

Definition of the disease/disorder and brief description

Symptoms or manifestations.What the older adult with this condition would experience.

Causes of the condition.Sometimes, the cause is unknown.Is it genetic, environmental, immune related? (for instance:cigarette smoking, high fat diet)

Risk Factors for development (for instance:age, ethnicity, gender)

Complications of the disorder.A complication of cancer can be the effects of the chemotherapy to treat it.

Tests and diagnosis – how does the health professional discover the problem?X-ray, CAT scan, blood test, biopsy?

Treatment (including drug categories and complementary and alternative medicine, if any, along with surgery). You do not have to know the in-depth information here.Just an overview of treatments.

Preventive strategies – for instance abstaining from smoking, vaccinations, screenings, etc. If there is no way to prevent the problem, you need to tell your audience this.

Support services (including websites, publications, associations, referrals, support groups)

If you have one slide/area/heading for each of these areas, it will ensure you have covered all the necessary information.

The presentation of this information can be in the form of:

Infographic

PowerPoint presentation

Prezi

Wiki

Webquest

Pamphlet/Brochure

Website creation (ie free website creation at www.weebly.com)

10 page paper (not including references) but it must contain pictures, etc. to help in getting your information across.

The content is the most important point to this assignment but points are awarded for creativity. I know you are not all nurses and I don’t expect that it be written as if you are. Perhaps your parent or grandparent have been affected. Perhaps a friend or neighbor. What would you tell them that would help them? So, I am looking for general information.

*****REMEMBER>>>>This teaching should be geared to the older adult, so keep this in mind in your presentation!!!

An audience with 7 questions

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Watch the video through the link and answer the following questions.

“What You MUST Know About Social Security and Medicare” Episode 24

Doug Fabian Featuring David Haman

https://www.scienceofeconomicfreedom.com/what-you-must-know-about-social-security-and-medicare

1.) Describe how to qualify for social security. How are credits obtained and how many do you need in order to be fully insured?

2.) How does Social Security look like a defined benefit? What are the differences?

3.) When is the earliest you can collect your social security benefit and the latest you can collect your benefit (exceptions aside)?

4.) Why might a client collect social security at 62 opposed to waiting?

5.) What is the “4 step process” a financial advisor should follow when it comes to making recommendations on when to taking social security?

6.) Describe how social security income is taxed.

7.) Describe the parts of Medicare.

Analyzing a Social Policy

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Assignment 1: LASA 2: Analyzing a Social Policy

In this course, you have learned that social policies are formulated to solve social problems considered important by a mass of voters, media, and political actors. Social policy is but one solution to the problem—not necessarily the most rational, effective, or socially just. Social policies are human creations and, as such, can be changed. In this paper you will analyze a social policy as a tool for social justice.

Research one social welfare policy using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

Analyze the policy and address the following:

The social problem addressed by the policy

  1. What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms?
  2. What is the history of the problem/s in the United States?
  3. What are the various theories about the causes of the problem/s? Based on this, what do you think is/are the most important causes/s of the problem/s?

The policy objectives, value premises, expectation, and target populations

  1. Policy objectives—overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy? In your judgment, what are the covert objectives of the policy?
  2. What are the values underlying the policy objectives? What values are revealed by the overt and covert objectives?
  3. What did the policymakers expect would be the result of the policy?
  4. Target segments of the population at whom policy is aimed: Discuss the direct target of the policy in terms of size and other demographic characteristics. Who are the indirect targets of the policy?

Effects of the policy

  1. Intended effects: What effects did the lawmakers intend?
  2. Unintended effects: What effects did the lawmakers not foresee?
  3. Distinguish between short-range (less than five years) and long-range (over five years) effects of the policy.

Implications of the Policy

  1. Changes in the distribution of material resources: Are there any changes to the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits, as a result of the policy for direct or indirect target groups?
  2. Changes in distribution of services, rights, and statuses: Are there any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy?

Alternative Policies

  1. What alternative policy/policies would more effectively address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis while advancing social justice?

Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Make sure to include research in addition to the textbook from credible, scholarly sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

Social Media Marketing Case Study, writing homework help

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Students
(individually) must develop and submit an originally written paper in
the style of a case study in social media marketing. The paper must
be about a selected non-profit entity and contain a survey of
in-depth research on an issue that is relevant to a main concept in
this course.

The
project will incorporate a specific issue concerning the development
and implementation of a social media program as an application of the
theory discussed in the reading and discussions. Collection of data
and analysis are major features of these projects.

Instructions

  1. Select
    an overarching topic in this course where you think you have the
    most interest from the following list. Your writing will likely be
    more focused on a specific sub-topic within one of these main
    topics, but this list will help guide you in the beginning. Review
    samples of case analysis included in the Assignments/Project tab.

For
this project, your topic should come from Chapters 3-8. The following
list is a suggestion for topics:

  • segmentation,
    targeting, and positioning
  • social
    identity and social media usage
  • group
    influence in social media
  • social
    community zone
  • social
    publishing zone
  • social
    entertainment
  • social
    commerce
  1. Sign
    up for Case Study Final Project by the due date on the “Case Study
    Final Project: Topic Selection” discussion board by creating a
    thread with your topic in the subject line. The body of the message
    in the thread should include the main topic from the list above (or
    another approved topic) and the subtopic of interest.
  • For
    example, if student David Campbell would like to write a case study
    about the organization’s current social media efforts within the
    social publishing zone, he would go to the “Case Study Final
    Project: Topic Selection” discussion board and create a thread
    with the subject line ‘Social publishing zone’. In the body of
    the message to post, student David Campbell would write: David
    Campbell will write a case study about the social publishing zone
    topic. Specifically, the focus will be on the content
    characteristics (e.g. originality and impact of the contribution).

The
instructor will respond to each post to state if the topic is
approved or ask for additional information. No project submissions
will be accepted before they are fully approved, so check back after
posting to confirm that the project was approved.

  1. Using
    netnography,
    research and write a case study. The case study should include brief
    background information and qualitative and/or quantitative data that
    is relevant to the assigned entity and topic. The bulk of the
    writing should profile a real issue within the context of your
    chosen topic from step 1. You will likely have to consult the
    organization staff, internal publications, official social media
    accounts, credible online source, and/or other reliable sources of
    information to compose your case study.
  2. Create
    three or more discussion questions at the end that allow the reader
    to reflect on the concepts in this course that are related to your
    topic. The discussion questions must encourage supported critical
    thinking based on the focal concept in your case.
  3. Submit
    your case study through Blackboard by the deadline.

Racial Discrimination

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Asalah is a Muslim female who has immigrated to the United States with her husband and two children. Her husband is considered moderate and progressive in his ideals. Asalah is working in the female section of the county jail. Although she is progressive, she still feels that she should wear a khimar (type of head scarf), but by policy, this is not allowed within a jail setting.

To follow policy and procedure, she does not wear any covering in the female section but wishes to wear the khimar when coming into and leaving the jail setting because there are males in this institution.

She has just heard from her family that they are coming for a visit. Her family is quite conservative and also realizes that she will not be wearing a burqa but would expect her to wear a khimar.

  • Could there be an exception made for her to come to and from work?
  • Knowing that she is Muslim, would this head scarf put her in any danger from the female inmates?
  • The jail has offered to place her in the classification department if she wishes to wear the khimar, but would this be considered discrimination? Why or why not?
  • During her lunch hour, she wishes to go to the cafeteria to get some snacks but she is not allowed to wear her khimar. This causes a problem because men are walking the halls and are in the cafeteria. What would be the reasoning that the jail administrators could give her for this procedure?
  • What types of policies exist regarding cultural considerations such as this? Explain.
  • Do you feel that these policies are effective in their purpose? Explain.

Structure of and Theories About Attitudes

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For this Discussion, you will consider ego involvement as a key influence on decision making, with advertising as the subject. You will imagine yourself as a small business owner who needs to create an online ad for a specific product that you want to put on your website. You will explore how to influence the largest number of consumers to purchase your product.

To prepare for part one: Ego Involvement and Influence

  • Review the Week 2 Learning Resources. In particular, pay attention to Perloff’s discussion of ego involvement as part of social-judgment theory, and to the persuasion principles in the Kaptein & Halteren article. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00779-012-0585-3
  • Decide on your business, the specific product you want to sell, and who is likely to be your target customer.
  • Consider which of Kaptein & Halteren’s persuasion principles might work best for influencing your website visitors to purchase your product.
  • Think about the component of ego involvement in social judgment theory. Consider how you could create an ad with language that appeals to both consumers with low ego involvement and consumers with high ego involvement.
  • Also consider advertising ethics you would need to follow in creating your ad.

Note: You are not required to create and submit an ad as part of your post

post responses to the following:

  • Briefly describe your business, your target audience, and the specific product you are selling online.
  • Present the principle(s) of persuasion you would use to sell this product, and justify why the principle(s) you chose would be best for your ad and target consumers.
  • Explain what you would emphasize about the product to appeal to online consumers with low ego involvement and what you would emphasize to attract consumers with high ego involvement. In your response, be sure to demonstrate your understanding of ego involvement and what makes each group of consumers different.
  • Select the specific advertising ethics that you were most mindful of in creating your ad, and explain your thinking.

Part two: Expectancy-Value Theory and Cultural Considerations

Your training participants already know about the statistics of bullying and other facts and figures. Your job is to develop an interactive one-day training that applies the expectancy value theory. What can you do with a small group of middle school kids so you get the information you need about bullying from the students’ viewpoints? Consider the influence of cultural characteristics of young adolescents in middle school and the demographics of your community that would be reflected in your audience of peer mentors.

Note: You are not required to conduct an actual training.

To prepare:

  • Imagine the following scenario:

You are a consultant who specializes in anti-bullying strategies. You are part of a team and others have already given their presentations to the middle school students in your community who are part of a peer-mentoring program. Your role is to engage students as anti-bullying mentors and to present strategies based on the expectancy-value theory that they can use to positively influence their peers’ attitudes and behavior.

Submit a 3-page paper that addresses the following:

  • Describe the setting for your training, including demographics of your community and the cultural characteristics of your middle school students.
  • Explain why the expectancy-value theory is appropriate to use as a persuasive approach to prevent or stop bullying.
  • Analyze how what you know about the culture of middle school students and about your community impacts the training you develop.
  • Write at least a one-page script of your training based on the scenario for this Assignment. What activities from the Activities document will you use? Although you are not required to conduct training, keep privacy issues in mind. If you reference actual incidents, students, or school personnel in your script, change all names and identifiable details.
  • Conclude your paper by explaining the insights you gained from applying the expectancy value theory, including a rationale for understanding the culture of an audience that you want to influence.

NUR509 Reply to discussion Shannon

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More than a UTI?

This week I had a lot of different cases come through the clinic, with a good amount of patients presenting for urinary tract infection symptoms. In addition, we also had quite a few patients who requested to be screened for sexually transmitted diseases due to recent exposure or new partners.

One patient that stuck out to me however was a fifteen year old female who came to the clinic for UTI symptoms. The patient was accompanied by her mother, and they both seemed a little uncomfortable. When I began to interview the patient she informed me that she was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection two days prior, however she was still suffering from the painful urination and frequency. The patient reported she had been placed on nitrofurantoin, and had completed two days of therapy. To my surprise the patient’s mother then added that she recently found out the patient had been sexually active, and she was concerned she may have a sexually transmitted infection on top of her urinary tract infection. We did explain to the mother that it was the patient’s choice to be tested for any sexually transmitted infections, she verbalized understanding, but the patient agreed to have the testing.

When completing the interview with the patient we made sure to discuss her sexual health. We asked the patient about if she was participating in safe sex, which she replied she was using condoms to avoid contracting a STI. The patient is also on hormonal birth control pills to avoid pregnancy, and states she has been taking her pills as prescribed. On physical assessment the patient had an unremarkable exam with no observable signs of disease. Her vital signs were all within normal limits, and she stated her biggest complaint was the burning when she urinated.

We completed a urinalysis, physical exam, urine culture and urine GC and C to test for gonorrhea and chlamydia. Her urinalysis revealed that she was still positive for a UTI. According to recent guidelines nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) was repositioned as first-line therapy for uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (Huttner et al., 2016). Due to the patient only completing two days of antibiotic therapy we advised her to continue the prescribed Macrobid and if the symptoms did not begin to improve in one to two days she should call and we could make a change to her antibiotic plan. She was also advised that her urine culture may not show a specific bacteria due to her already using the antibiotics for two days. The patient verbalized understanding. We also informed the patient we would have the results of her STI testing in approximately forty eight to seventy two hours. Differential diagnosis for this patient include gonorrhea and chlamydia.

One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to promote healthy sexual behaviors, strengthen community capacity, and increase access to quality services to prevent STDs and their complications (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2019). We are helping to achieve that goal by giving her education on the importance of safe sex and the importance of protecting herself against STDs.

Each clinical day I feel a little more confident working with the patients. Previous challenges have become successes. I am getting better at exams and learning appropriate diagnoses. I am still learning which medication, if any, are appropriate, but the more that I am at the clinic the better I feel. Challenges during this week were education points. Really being able to talk with each patient is difficult. Not that there is a time limit, but most people do not want to wait around all day at the providers office, so there is an expectation to be somewhat quick. This puts pressure to get all of the information out in a timely manner, which I think is difficult for a new practitioner. I think this is a learning point as well. There is so much information that we want to give, but there just is not enough time to give everything. It is important to understand what points are the most pertinent to discuss and how to do it in an organized, timely manner.

References

Huttner, A., Verhaegh, E., Harbarth, S., Muller, A., Theuretzbacher, U. & Mouton, J. (2016). Nitrofurantoin revisited: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 70(9), 2456-2464. DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkv147 (Links to an external site.)

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (2019). Healthy people 2020: Sexually transmitted diseases. https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectiv…

Strategic HR Management, writing homework help

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I would like you to follow the following post given below as insisted by the professor in making this PPT , please see the file attached , the topic is mentioned.

1). Please submit the Power Point Presentation On the title “EMPLOYEE RETENTION”

2). Below is the Assignment which is to be used in making the over view of the PPT.

3). Citations and References should be in APA format.

4). DO THE PPT AS MENTIONED IN THE BOLDED WORDS BELOW AND USE THE FOLLOW THE EXACT SAME RULES GIVEN Below.

(Post your final presentation PPT here. You will present in small groups during the final evening of class.

15-20 slides; themed and consistent from slide to slide. Be creative, but professional

Power point rule of 7. No more than 7 bullets, no more than 7 words per bullet.

The following slides should be included in your presentation:

  • Cover slide (include your name and title)
  • Agenda
  • Overview of your 4th paper (10-12 slides)
  • Closing slide (summary of everything you’ve told us)
  • References slide)

Identify three (3) job requirements

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Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Center.

Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

Assignment 2: Business Expansion and Sustainability
Due Week 10 and worth 280 points

In order to complete this assignment, refer to the scenario that you chose in Assignment 1.

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments.

Using the scenario from Assignment 1, write a six to seven (6-7) page paper in which you:

  1. Identify three (3) job requirements (e.g., needed certifications, previous work experience, external influences, etc.) that could apply to your chosen scenario. Determine two (2) ways these requirements could impact staffing at your organization. Next, suggest one (1) strategy that you could utilize to ensure that all applicants meet the identified job requirements for your organization. Justify your response.
  2. Outline a long-term recruitment plan that contains at least four (4) components, is aligned with your company’s recruitment strategy, but also addresses possible job skill or credential shortages. Note: Consider concepts such as succession planning and hiring retirees.
  3. Describe three (3) branding strategies that you would employ to attract qualified applicants to your organization. Next, suggest three (3) communication methods that you would utilize to reach out to applicants. Predict the outcome of integrating your branding strategies and communication methods at your organization. Provide a rationale for your response.
  4. Determine two (2) selection processes for recruiting new employees that could apply to your chosen scenario and then identify five (5) selection criteria that you could use when hiring new employees. Next, analyze the effect of the five (5) identified selection criteria on long-term employee retention and preservation of organizational knowledge. Justify your response.
  5. Suggest two (2) assessment methods that you could employ to select new employees for your organization and then analyze the validity and reliability of each method in regards to the job your organization is offering. Next, identify four (4) job predictors that you believe can assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and other skills and experiences (KSAO’s). Provide support for your rationale.
  6. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Explain the role of staffing to support an organization’s strategy and improve productivity.
  • Explain the planning considerations for staffing organizations, the use of job analysis, and the components of a staffing plan.
  • Develop recruitment plans using both internal and external recruitment.
  • Design a selection process that incorporates a variety of assessment methods and a supporting decision method for candidate selection.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in staffing organizations.
  • Write clearly and concisely about staffing organizations using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

Aspects of an Aging Adult

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Instructions:

Your initial instructions are to take this customized interview and correlate it using the selected resources.

Interview Questions

  • What is her Name? Eloise
  • What is her Sex? Female
  • What is her Age? 89
  • What is her Marital Status? Widowed Twice
  • What is her Racial Ethnicity? African American
  • What is her Education? High school Diploma
  • What is her Profession? Ordained Leader of a Christian Congregation, or Pastor
  • How big is her family? 12 children, at least 28 grandchildren, and about 23 great grandchildren
  • How many siblings does she have? only 1 living
  • Where was she born, grew up, and moved to? Born in Smithfield, N.C.Moved to Wilson, N.C.
  • What is her health status? Good
  • What is her spirituality or religion? Christian
  • What is her life Story? Preaching and Pastoring for at least 35 years
  • Attitude Change Over The Years? Has always been reserved, with a caring and helping personality
  • Impact on Mental or Physical Changes? Frail knees, Can’t walk or stand for long periods at a time, but her is mental is still in superb condition; currently, she is still the active Pastor of her church.
  • How did she deal with being widowed twice? Since the passing of 2 husbands, Eloise has dedicated her life fully to God.
  • Who helps her with the chores and errands? Eloise only relies on 3, sometimes 4 of her children to help out with groceries, chores, and other laboring tasks.
  • Where does she live? Eloise, lives in Wilson, N.C., at a house with her Eldest daughter, who is 65.
  • What are the struggles with Eloise current living situation? At the age of 89, Eloise has some physical ailments, such as arthritis that affects her knees.As a result, she has to be transported with a wheelchair when preaching at least 1 Sermon every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

Special Instructions:

Correlate the information that was gathered from literature review and media review sources with the information created from the interview. Be sure to clearly identify the resources you are using when making the correlations. The media and literature sources required for this assignment will be given to you. Construct the interview, essay style, and use fillers if necessary, but find a way to correlate the interview with the required sources.

Additional Instructions:

Create a 2 page essay in APA format according to the instructions above. Use the 6 sources given to you and incorporate it to build this assignment. Be sure to use in-text citations when appropriate.

Sources given to use:

Literature Sources:

Aaltonen, M., Raitanen, J., Comijs, H., & van Groenou, M. B. (2018). Trends in the use of care among people aged 65–85 with cognitive impairment in the Netherlands. Ageing & Society, 1-30.

Arnau, A., Espaulella, J., Serrarols, M., Canudas, J., Formiga, F., & Ferrer, M. (2016). Risk factors for functional decline in a population aged 75 years and older without total dependence: A one-year follow-up. Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 65, 239-247.

Buckinx, F., Rolland, Y., Reginster, J. Y., Ricour, C., Petermans, J., & Bruyère, O. (2015). Burden of frailty in the elderly population: perspectives for a public health challenge. Archives of Public Health, 73(1), 19-26

Media Sources:

Cavanaugh, J. C., & Blanchard-Fields, F. (2018). Adult development and aging. Cengage Learning

McCreath, G. A., Linehan, C. M., & Mar, R. A. (2017). Can Differences in Word Frequency Explain Why Narrative Fiction Is a Better Predictor of Verbal Ability than Nonfiction?. Discourse Processes, 54(5-6), 373-381

Mlinac, M. E., & Feng, M. C. (2016). Assessment of activities of daily living, self-care, and independence. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 31(6), 506-516.