Gerontology two discussion post 2 pages each with 3 sources per paperModule 7
Write 2 to 3 pages on this subject, double spaced.
Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and pretend you have been diagnosed with dementia!
As you continue your aging journey and your health becomes more of a challenge for your social support system
?What will be the challenges in receiving the direct care you need for your Instrumental Activities of Daily Living as well as the struggle with Dementia that has recently been diagnosed?
?Who will provide this and for how long?
?At what cost?
?Be realistic in your assessment of who can provide this care (if anyone), how will they provide the care, what are some inherent challenges they will face, and will this promote a healthy outcome for all.
?Tie all concepts from Chapters 5 through 7 together in your narrative being helped by your life experience, and your research (use 3 resources, 1 inside and 2 outside resources).
Module 9
Review the following advance directives, 5wishes, nhpco.org, complete one, or part of one if you would like to (highly recommended! My favorite is the 5 wishes one).
Then write 2 to 3 pages on this subject, double spaced. It is often noted that as we age, we look to a “good death.”
?Reflecting on your reading of Chapter 9 what is a “good death?”
?Describe the aging journey including direct and secondary losses and how they impact the dying process.
?Is end-of-life care an appropriate personal selection and what is the impact of that choice on you and those you care for?
?What is the importance of an advance directive like the ones above in enhancing a “good death?”
?Tie all concepts together using Chapter 9 readings, your life experience, and your research using 3 resources (1 inside and 2 OUTSIDE resources).
Textbook: Aging Matters by Hooyman
