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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Final
Dalia Catalan
Florida National University
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Final
Phase one
Introduction
Alzheimer's disease tends to be a progressive, irreversible ailment that impacts the normal functioning of the brain slowly destroying the thinking and memory-related skills and as it progresses it limits the patient the ability to conduct simple tasks ("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?," 2020). Researchers suggest that approximately 6 million American citizens older than 65 years of age have dementia which is caused by Alzheimer's disease. In most patients, the symptoms of this condition begin to be identified when they are in their mid- the 60s. This condition is often ranked as one of the top ten causes of death in the United States, but following a recent investigation, the condition has climbed the ladder and it is currently ranked as the top five leading cause of death in the United States. Often the disease is categorized with cancer and heart disease as the main cause of death among the older population. This paper will focus on planning research that is focused on understanding Alzheimer's disease, its causes symptoms and its impact on the older population.
Problem identification
Alzheimer's disease tends to be the most common cause of dementia among the older population around the world. The condition impacts the normal functioning of the brain hence causing the loss of cognitive functioning such as reasoning, remembering and thinking. Also, it impacts behavioral abilities to the extent of the victim not being able to conduct various daily essential activities ("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?," 2020). The severity of the brain damage from the mildest stage where the normal function of a person is impact and it progresses to a most severe stage and the victim must be dependent on the people around him or her for basic activities related to daily living. The condition is most popular among the older population and its estimated that the condition has impacted about 6 million senior American citizens' normal function and also it is a leading cause of death among this population ("Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet," 2020).
Significance of the Problem to Nursing
With a significant population estimated to be victims of Alzheimer's disease in the United States, it is most likely that individuals in the nursing practice will encounter patients suffering from this condition either in their personal lives on in their careers. Thus, it is essential for the nurses to be able to understand and recognize the Alzheimer's Disease symptoms, treatment approaches, and options as well as learn how to effectively interact with this vulnerable population ("Update on Alzheimer’s: What Nurses Should Know," 2020).
To be able to provide quality health care services the nurse practitioner needs to underst ...
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ALZHEIMER DISEASE 6
Alzheimer Disease
Dalia Catalan
Florida National University
Alzheimer Disease
Introduction
Alzheimer's disease tends to be a progressive, irreversible ailment that impacts the normal functioning of the brain slowly destroying the thinking and memory-related skills and as it progresses it limits the patient the ability to conduct simple tasks ("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?," 2020). Researchers suggest that approximately 6 million American citizens older than 65 years of age have dementia which is caused by Alzheimer's disease. In most patients, the symptoms of this condition begin to be identified when they are in their mid- the 60s. This condition is often ranked as one of the top ten causes of death in the United States, but following a recent investigation, the condition has climbed the ladder and it is currently ranked as the top five leading cause of death in the United States. Often the disease is categorized with cancer and heart disease as the main cause of death among the older population. This paper will focus on planning research that is focused on understanding Alzheimer's disease, its causes symptoms and its impact on the older population.
Problem identification
Alzheimer's disease tends to be the most common cause of dementia among the older population around the world. The condition impacts the normal functioning of the brain hence causing the loss of cognitive functioning such as reasoning, remembering and thinking. Also, it impacts behavioral abilities to the extent of the victim not being able to conduct various daily essential activities ("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?," 2020). The severity of the brain damage from the mildest stage where the normal function of a person is impact and it progresses to a most severe stage and the victim must be dependent on the people around him or her for basic activities related to daily living. The condition is most popular among the older population and its estimated that the condition has impacted about 6 million senior American citizens' normal function and also it is a leading cause of death among this population ("Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet," 2020).
Significance of the Problem to Nursing
With a significant population estimated to be victims of Alzheimer's disease in the United States, it is most likely that individuals in the nursing practice will encounter patients suffering from this condition either in their personal lives on in their careers. Thus, it is essential for the nurses to be able to understand and recognize the Alzheimer's Disease symptoms, treatment approaches, and options as well as learn how to effectively interact with this vulnerable population ("Update on Alzheimer’s: What Nurses Should Know," 2020).
To be able to provide quality health care services the nurse practitioner needs to understand the various vital components that support better working conditions .
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CHRONIC ILLNESS 8
Treatment of Dementias, Including Alzheimer’s Disease
Estrella Gonzalez
South University
SU-NSG4055-WK1-A3
Treatment of Dementias, Including Alzheimer’s disease
About Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia is characterized by the declining of cognitive functioning. The thinking, memory, and reasoning capabilities of a person with dementia is influenced to a point that interferes with their ability to do their daily activities (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). The dementia itself is not an illness it is the most prevailing symptom of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the cause of between 60% and 80% of all dementia cases (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). There are various other factors that can lead to a demented state such as severe mental illness such as depression, delirium, dehydration, chronic alcoholism, some brain tumors and illnesses, or even Vitamin B12 deficiency (Ridley, Draper & Withall, 2013; Rossor et al., 2010). The reason for selecting dementias and Alzheimer’s disease is because these are associated with much other comorbidity which can easily affect a patient when not properly taken care of. Individuals with dementia are three times more prone to be hospitalized for preventable reasons. The loss of cognitive functioning makes the patients of dementia and Alzheimer’s to be dependent on others to do even the simplest of daily tasks. This makes coping with these conditions hard not only for the patients but also for their caregivers, family, support groups, and peers. Therefore, it is important to develop a good care plan for such patients to cater for their psychosocial needs as well as their biomedical needs.
Morbidity and Comorbidity of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Other form of dementia and Alzheimer’s are leading cause of disability in America. In 2014 Alzheimer was one of the principles causes of mortality in the United States. Based on the death certificate data, Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of mortality for adults aged 18 and older (HealthyPeople2020, nd). This illness is mainly common among the elderly population aged 65 and older. As of 2016, the prevalence of this disease in this population group was 11%, which are approximately 5.2 million people. Around 4% of all deaths in 2014 were Alzheimer’s related (HealthyPeople2020, nd). The percentage of Alzheimer’s disease-related deaths has increased significantly, partly because of the increased elderly population. The death rate due to Alzheimer’s has increased by 55% since 1999 (HealthyPeople2020, nd).
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are commonly associated with other physical and psychiatric comorbidities. Some of the common psychiatric comorbidities associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s include depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia (Garcez et al., 2015). They have also been associated with other non-psychiatric illn.
Global Medical Cures™ | Primer on ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
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ALZHEIMER DISEASE 6
Alzheimer Disease
Dalia Catalan
Florida National University
Alzheimer Disease
Introduction
Alzheimer's disease tends to be a progressive, irreversible ailment that impacts the normal functioning of the brain slowly destroying the thinking and memory-related skills and as it progresses it limits the patient the ability to conduct simple tasks ("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?," 2020). Researchers suggest that approximately 6 million American citizens older than 65 years of age have dementia which is caused by Alzheimer's disease. In most patients, the symptoms of this condition begin to be identified when they are in their mid- the 60s. This condition is often ranked as one of the top ten causes of death in the United States, but following a recent investigation, the condition has climbed the ladder and it is currently ranked as the top five leading cause of death in the United States. Often the disease is categorized with cancer and heart disease as the main cause of death among the older population. This paper will focus on planning research that is focused on understanding Alzheimer's disease, its causes symptoms and its impact on the older population.
Problem identification
Alzheimer's disease tends to be the most common cause of dementia among the older population around the world. The condition impacts the normal functioning of the brain hence causing the loss of cognitive functioning such as reasoning, remembering and thinking. Also, it impacts behavioral abilities to the extent of the victim not being able to conduct various daily essential activities ("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?," 2020). The severity of the brain damage from the mildest stage where the normal function of a person is impact and it progresses to a most severe stage and the victim must be dependent on the people around him or her for basic activities related to daily living. The condition is most popular among the older population and its estimated that the condition has impacted about 6 million senior American citizens' normal function and also it is a leading cause of death among this population ("Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet," 2020).
Significance of the Problem to Nursing
With a significant population estimated to be victims of Alzheimer's disease in the United States, it is most likely that individuals in the nursing practice will encounter patients suffering from this condition either in their personal lives on in their careers. Thus, it is essential for the nurses to be able to understand and recognize the Alzheimer's Disease symptoms, treatment approaches, and options as well as learn how to effectively interact with this vulnerable population ("Update on Alzheimer’s: What Nurses Should Know," 2020).
To be able to provide quality health care services the nurse practitioner needs to understand the various vital components that support better working conditions .
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Running head: CHRONIC ILLNESS 1
CHRONIC ILLNESS 8
Treatment of Dementias, Including Alzheimer’s Disease
Estrella Gonzalez
South University
SU-NSG4055-WK1-A3
Treatment of Dementias, Including Alzheimer’s disease
About Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia is characterized by the declining of cognitive functioning. The thinking, memory, and reasoning capabilities of a person with dementia is influenced to a point that interferes with their ability to do their daily activities (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). The dementia itself is not an illness it is the most prevailing symptom of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the cause of between 60% and 80% of all dementia cases (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). There are various other factors that can lead to a demented state such as severe mental illness such as depression, delirium, dehydration, chronic alcoholism, some brain tumors and illnesses, or even Vitamin B12 deficiency (Ridley, Draper & Withall, 2013; Rossor et al., 2010). The reason for selecting dementias and Alzheimer’s disease is because these are associated with much other comorbidity which can easily affect a patient when not properly taken care of. Individuals with dementia are three times more prone to be hospitalized for preventable reasons. The loss of cognitive functioning makes the patients of dementia and Alzheimer’s to be dependent on others to do even the simplest of daily tasks. This makes coping with these conditions hard not only for the patients but also for their caregivers, family, support groups, and peers. Therefore, it is important to develop a good care plan for such patients to cater for their psychosocial needs as well as their biomedical needs.
Morbidity and Comorbidity of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Other form of dementia and Alzheimer’s are leading cause of disability in America. In 2014 Alzheimer was one of the principles causes of mortality in the United States. Based on the death certificate data, Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of mortality for adults aged 18 and older (HealthyPeople2020, nd). This illness is mainly common among the elderly population aged 65 and older. As of 2016, the prevalence of this disease in this population group was 11%, which are approximately 5.2 million people. Around 4% of all deaths in 2014 were Alzheimer’s related (HealthyPeople2020, nd). The percentage of Alzheimer’s disease-related deaths has increased significantly, partly because of the increased elderly population. The death rate due to Alzheimer’s has increased by 55% since 1999 (HealthyPeople2020, nd).
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are commonly associated with other physical and psychiatric comorbidities. Some of the common psychiatric comorbidities associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s include depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia (Garcez et al., 2015). They have also been associated with other non-psychiatric illn.
Global Medical Cures™ | Primer on ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
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Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Dementia can be a daunting diagnosis, but Shanti Homes offers a glimmer of hope in the fight against this debilitating condition. With its compassionate staff, specialized care, and commitment to enhancing the lives of those affected by dementia, Shanti Homes stands as a ray of hope in the journey towards effective treatment and improved quality of life. Families can find solace knowing that their loved ones are in the hands of professionals dedicated to providing the best possible
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The Critique of Ethical Consideration of Patients with Dementia
Yeni Hernandez
GCU NRS-433V
August 19, 2018
The critique of ethical consideration of patients with dementia
Introduction
Based on Pan et al. (2013) study, the severities of the behavioural and psychological symptoms that are evident for vascular dementia are clearly presented. The research focuses on the application of quantitative measures to understand the severity of the symptoms using a sample of 51 patients with vascular dementia (Pan et al., 2013). The analysis considered the fluctuation of the behavioural symptoms based on diurnal, evening, and nocturnal activities. The ageing population has been outlined as being a risk factor for the continued prevalence and rise in the cases of dementia for decades. This paper will critique the PICOT statement on the grounds of those living with dementia in their daily lives.
PICOT statement for patients with dementia
P- (problem/patient/population): the research will focus on patients living with dementia (PWD)
I- Intervention will come in the form of integrating regular exercises to dementia patients to help improve memory loss and maintain a healthy fit.
C- Comparison: if a patient cannot engage in productive and useful forms of exercises, provide a supportive environment through informal caregiving to facilitate relaxation and safety.
O- Outcome: the outcome of the study is an improved overall safety of a patient living with dementia to reduce re-hospitalizations that result from injuries.
T- Time- this will show the time required in addressing the problem of dementia among home care patients.
Background information
Dementia generally is used to refer to the symptoms shown by individuals and mostly relate to memory. There have been complaining about the existence of rare signs amongst patients who visit clinical institutions. This included the loss of memory hence reducing their ability to carry out their daily tasks appropriately. However, it had been clearly proven that there was little that was done in realizing the desired the desired solutions to help out the patients. At higher stages patients showed problems in communication and language, focusing and paying attention, perceptions relating to visions, judgment and how the patients reasoned out. This, therefore, prompted the need to carry out a qualitative and quantitative study with a major aim of presenting ethical issues that relate to patients with dementia. The study was based on scholarly articles to present appropriate information that can help curb such instances in most or all medical and clinical institutions hence saving the patients. It is evident that the lack of patient care and safety acted as the major reason as to.
Mill proposes his Art of Life, but he also insists that it is not ve.docxhealdkathaleen
Mill proposes his Art of Life, but he also insists that it is not very developed -- there is an immense amount of work to be done to get it in shape. We know relatively little about what will actually make our lives richly moral, useful, and beautiful. What sort of things might contribute to improving our understanding of how to enrich our lives in this way? That is, what could someone do to develop and extend the Art of Life?
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Milford Bank and Trust Company is revamping its credit management department to more effectively manage credit analysis. As the credit manager for the bank, draft a 750-word report for the board of directors explaining the three C's of credit. Make sure to address the following:
Character
Capacity
Capital
Also, explain what the acronym CAMEL means, which is used with the third C (capital)?
.
milies (most with teenage children) and the Baby Boomers (teens and .docxhealdkathaleen
milies (most with teenage children) and the Baby Boomers (teens and college-age young people). The film industry and the changes to it are deeply divided in this schism. On the one hand, musicals (Sound of Music), World War II war films (The Great Escape) and historical epics (Dr. Zhivago) drove the adult market. Rebellion, sex and individual-minded heroes drove the youth market (Easy Rider, Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate.) By the end of the decade, the tastes of the counter-culture youth had won. Anti-war film (Catch-22), flawed characters as heroes (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) and sexual issues (Midnight Cowboy, Butterfield 8, Valley of the Dolls) dominated the screen.
Question 1: What are some of the benefits of the Boomer generation's rebellion and changes to Hollywood in the 1960s?
Question 2: What are some of the drawbacks of having film dominated by the demands of an audience that was under the age of 25?
Directions:
Using word processing software to save and submit your work, please answer the following short answer questions. All responses to questions should be one to two paragraphs, composed of five to seven sentences, in length.
Your responses should include examples from the reading assignments.
1. Trace the development of the early documentary film career of Jean Rouch. What were his objectives as an ethnographic filmmaker during the 1950s? What formal techniques did he use to express these objectives?
2. How did Direct Cinema succeed in transforming documentary filmmaking during the late 1950s and early 1960s? Why did American documentary makers adopt this style, and in what ways did this choice influence their films? In what ways were their films also influenced by technological developments?
3. Compare and contrast two of the most prominent trends in avant-garde filmmaking from the 1940s to the 1960s: the experimental narrative and the lyrical film. How did both trends make use of abstract imagery and structure, and for what purposes?
4. What were the notable (and notorious) qualities that characterized the American underground film of the 1960s?
5. Analyze the important social, economic, and industrial factors leading up to the emergence of the New Hollywood in the early 1970s. What were the causes of the industry-wide recession of 1969 to 1970? What new audiences did the Majors subsequently attempt to target?
6. How did European art cinema conventions influence the filmmakers of the New Hollywood? In what ways did art cinema narrational and stylistic techniques infuse new life into standard Hollywood genres?
7. Trace the evolution of the Hollywood studio system's economic recovery in the middle and late 1970s. What were the important blockbusters of the period?
8. Compare and contrast the approaches of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese to studio filmmaking. In what ways did each director "revise" genres from the classical Hollywood era? How did t.
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Midterm Paper - Recombinant DNA Technology
Some scientists are concerned that genetic engineering allows humans to tamper with evolution. Argue either for or against this position.
This is a written paper to upload. The paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length with 1.5 line spacing, font size 12, and should be APA formatted. The readings for weeks 1 through 4, assignments and discussion activities in the same weeks prepare students to complete this assignment.
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Midterm Study GuideAnswers need to be based on the files i will em.docxhealdkathaleen
Midterm Study Guide
Answers need to be based on the files i will email you
Identify
Liberation theology
Mujerista
theology
Popular religiosity
Mestizaje
James Cone
Gustavo Gutiérrez
‘adamah
‘adam
‘ish
ishsha
ex nihilio
‘ezer
Neged
tardemah
Beersheba
covenant
Moriah
‘hesed
Long Essay
Using
at least
three (3) course readings, be prepared to discuss the theological perspectives, controversies and/or issues on the following subjects:
The Book of Genesis’ two creation stories and their depictions of God, humanity, and the created world.
Hermeneutical process for interpreting biblical texts and the issues taken into consideration
Equality between man and woman, biblical and cultural perspectives.
How did sin enter the world, God’s role, humanity’s role, consequences.
.
Michelle Carroll is a coworker of yours and she overheard a conversa.docxhealdkathaleen
Michelle Carroll is a coworker of yours and she overheard a conversation at work about changes that her boss wants to make in accounting for uncollectible accounts receivable. She does not know a lot about accounting and wants to understand about what she overheard.
In an email, she asks you to explain the following:
The three different methods that can be used to account for uncollectible accounts receivable, specifically:
percentage of receivables
percentage of sales
the direct write-off methods
Reply to her email about these differences.
.
Michelle is attending college and has a part-time job. Once she fini.docxhealdkathaleen
Michelle is attending college and has a part-time job. Once she finishes college, Michelle would like to relocate to a metropolitan area. She wants to build her savings so that she will have a "nest egg" to start her off. Michelle works out her budget and decides she can afford to set aside $160 per month for savings. Her bank will pay her 12% annually on her savings account. What will Michelle's balance be in 2 years?
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Midterm Assignment Instructions (due 31 August)
The mid-term essay will be the development of a general threat analysis of the US using the perspective of a foreign intelligence entity or service.
Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) Threat Analysis
The CIA's Counterintelligence Center Analysis Group (CIC/AG) identifies, monitors, and analyzes the efforts of FIEs against US persons, activities, and interests. CIC/AG analysts focus on two specific types of counterintelligence threats to US national security:
1. Transnational threats, such as the counterintelligence aspect of terrorism or the threats posed by emerging or changing technologies to the US Government, intelligence operations, and US Government information systems; and
2. Threats posed by FIEs and their activities.
Value:
This Assignment counts for 40% of your Final Course Grade for this course.
Objective:
This assignment, in accordance with undergraduate academic endeavors, provides an opportunity to evaluate assimilation of course topics, and sharpen and evaluate students' research & critical thinking skills. The assignment is driven & tested by a combination of course materials and external self-led research (depending upon essay[s] selected); analyzed and presented in essay(s) form.
Type:
This assignment consists of a research analysis paper approximately
six to eight pages in length, double-spaced
(This page count does not include a title page, abstract (optional), table of contents (optional), Reference/Bibliography page(s), or Endnotes page(s) (if used)). The source material should result primarily from self-led external research of scholarly articles. In addition, the course required reading materials may be used. The paper should have six to eight pages of content which are the written results of your research efforts.
Topic:
Develop a general threat analysis of a Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) of your choosing that is targeting the US. Examples include Russia's SVR, Iran's MOIS, Al Qaeda (or any of its 'subsidiaries'), North Korea's Reconnaissance Bureau, or Venezuela's Bolivarian National Intelligence Service, etc.
A FIE is any known or suspected foreign organization, person, or group (public, private, or governmental) that conducts intelligence activities to acquire U.S. information, block or impair U.S. intelligence collection, influence U.S. policy, or disrupt U.S. systems and programs. This term includes a foreign intelligence and security service [FISS] and international terrorist organizations. (JP 1-02; JP 2-01.2, CI & HUMINT in Joint Operations, 16 Mar 2011; and DoDD 5240.06, CIAR, 17 May 2011)
The components of your FIE threat analysis should include a full overview of the FIE (strength, location, organizational structures (if known), whether they operate under official cover or operate under unofficial cover--inside corporations, etc.). Detail the FIE's mission, and specific known and suspected US targets.
[Do not select the .
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Introduction
Based on Pan et al. (2013) study, the severities of the behavioural and psychological symptoms that are evident for vascular dementia are clearly presented. The research focuses on the application of quantitative measures to understand the severity of the symptoms using a sample of 51 patients with vascular dementia (Pan et al., 2013). The analysis considered the fluctuation of the behavioural symptoms based on diurnal, evening, and nocturnal activities. The ageing population has been outlined as being a risk factor for the continued prevalence and rise in the cases of dementia for decades. This paper will critique the PICOT statement on the grounds of those living with dementia in their daily lives.
PICOT statement for patients with dementia
P- (problem/patient/population): the research will focus on patients living with dementia (PWD)
I- Intervention will come in the form of integrating regular exercises to dementia patients to help improve memory loss and maintain a healthy fit.
C- Comparison: if a patient cannot engage in productive and useful forms of exercises, provide a supportive environment through informal caregiving to facilitate relaxation and safety.
O- Outcome: the outcome of the study is an improved overall safety of a patient living with dementia to reduce re-hospitalizations that result from injuries.
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Background information
Dementia generally is used to refer to the symptoms shown by individuals and mostly relate to memory. There have been complaining about the existence of rare signs amongst patients who visit clinical institutions. This included the loss of memory hence reducing their ability to carry out their daily tasks appropriately. However, it had been clearly proven that there was little that was done in realizing the desired the desired solutions to help out the patients. At higher stages patients showed problems in communication and language, focusing and paying attention, perceptions relating to visions, judgment and how the patients reasoned out. This, therefore, prompted the need to carry out a qualitative and quantitative study with a major aim of presenting ethical issues that relate to patients with dementia. The study was based on scholarly articles to present appropriate information that can help curb such instances in most or all medical and clinical institutions hence saving the patients. It is evident that the lack of patient care and safety acted as the major reason as to.
Mill proposes his Art of Life, but he also insists that it is not ve.docxhealdkathaleen
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Capacity
Capital
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Question 1: What are some of the benefits of the Boomer generation's rebellion and changes to Hollywood in the 1960s?
Question 2: What are some of the drawbacks of having film dominated by the demands of an audience that was under the age of 25?
Directions:
Using word processing software to save and submit your work, please answer the following short answer questions. All responses to questions should be one to two paragraphs, composed of five to seven sentences, in length.
Your responses should include examples from the reading assignments.
1. Trace the development of the early documentary film career of Jean Rouch. What were his objectives as an ethnographic filmmaker during the 1950s? What formal techniques did he use to express these objectives?
2. How did Direct Cinema succeed in transforming documentary filmmaking during the late 1950s and early 1960s? Why did American documentary makers adopt this style, and in what ways did this choice influence their films? In what ways were their films also influenced by technological developments?
3. Compare and contrast two of the most prominent trends in avant-garde filmmaking from the 1940s to the 1960s: the experimental narrative and the lyrical film. How did both trends make use of abstract imagery and structure, and for what purposes?
4. What were the notable (and notorious) qualities that characterized the American underground film of the 1960s?
5. Analyze the important social, economic, and industrial factors leading up to the emergence of the New Hollywood in the early 1970s. What were the causes of the industry-wide recession of 1969 to 1970? What new audiences did the Majors subsequently attempt to target?
6. How did European art cinema conventions influence the filmmakers of the New Hollywood? In what ways did art cinema narrational and stylistic techniques infuse new life into standard Hollywood genres?
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theology
Popular religiosity
Mestizaje
James Cone
Gustavo Gutiérrez
‘adamah
‘adam
‘ish
ishsha
ex nihilio
‘ezer
Neged
tardemah
Beersheba
covenant
Moriah
‘hesed
Long Essay
Using
at least
three (3) course readings, be prepared to discuss the theological perspectives, controversies and/or issues on the following subjects:
The Book of Genesis’ two creation stories and their depictions of God, humanity, and the created world.
Hermeneutical process for interpreting biblical texts and the issues taken into consideration
Equality between man and woman, biblical and cultural perspectives.
How did sin enter the world, God’s role, humanity’s role, consequences.
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Michelle Carroll is a coworker of yours and she overheard a conversa.docxhealdkathaleen
Michelle Carroll is a coworker of yours and she overheard a conversation at work about changes that her boss wants to make in accounting for uncollectible accounts receivable. She does not know a lot about accounting and wants to understand about what she overheard.
In an email, she asks you to explain the following:
The three different methods that can be used to account for uncollectible accounts receivable, specifically:
percentage of receivables
percentage of sales
the direct write-off methods
Reply to her email about these differences.
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Michelle is attending college and has a part-time job. Once she fini.docxhealdkathaleen
Michelle is attending college and has a part-time job. Once she finishes college, Michelle would like to relocate to a metropolitan area. She wants to build her savings so that she will have a "nest egg" to start her off. Michelle works out her budget and decides she can afford to set aside $160 per month for savings. Her bank will pay her 12% annually on her savings account. What will Michelle's balance be in 2 years?
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Midterm Assignment Instructions (due 31 August)
The mid-term essay will be the development of a general threat analysis of the US using the perspective of a foreign intelligence entity or service.
Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) Threat Analysis
The CIA's Counterintelligence Center Analysis Group (CIC/AG) identifies, monitors, and analyzes the efforts of FIEs against US persons, activities, and interests. CIC/AG analysts focus on two specific types of counterintelligence threats to US national security:
1. Transnational threats, such as the counterintelligence aspect of terrorism or the threats posed by emerging or changing technologies to the US Government, intelligence operations, and US Government information systems; and
2. Threats posed by FIEs and their activities.
Value:
This Assignment counts for 40% of your Final Course Grade for this course.
Objective:
This assignment, in accordance with undergraduate academic endeavors, provides an opportunity to evaluate assimilation of course topics, and sharpen and evaluate students' research & critical thinking skills. The assignment is driven & tested by a combination of course materials and external self-led research (depending upon essay[s] selected); analyzed and presented in essay(s) form.
Type:
This assignment consists of a research analysis paper approximately
six to eight pages in length, double-spaced
(This page count does not include a title page, abstract (optional), table of contents (optional), Reference/Bibliography page(s), or Endnotes page(s) (if used)). The source material should result primarily from self-led external research of scholarly articles. In addition, the course required reading materials may be used. The paper should have six to eight pages of content which are the written results of your research efforts.
Topic:
Develop a general threat analysis of a Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) of your choosing that is targeting the US. Examples include Russia's SVR, Iran's MOIS, Al Qaeda (or any of its 'subsidiaries'), North Korea's Reconnaissance Bureau, or Venezuela's Bolivarian National Intelligence Service, etc.
A FIE is any known or suspected foreign organization, person, or group (public, private, or governmental) that conducts intelligence activities to acquire U.S. information, block or impair U.S. intelligence collection, influence U.S. policy, or disrupt U.S. systems and programs. This term includes a foreign intelligence and security service [FISS] and international terrorist organizations. (JP 1-02; JP 2-01.2, CI & HUMINT in Joint Operations, 16 Mar 2011; and DoDD 5240.06, CIAR, 17 May 2011)
The components of your FIE threat analysis should include a full overview of the FIE (strength, location, organizational structures (if known), whether they operate under official cover or operate under unofficial cover--inside corporations, etc.). Detail the FIE's mission, and specific known and suspected US targets.
[Do not select the .
Milestone 2Outline of Final PaperYou will create a robust.docxhealdkathaleen
Milestone 2:
Outline of Final Paper
You will create a robust and comprehensive outline of your research paper. The outline should include:
Title of paper
Abstract
Introduction
Major points/arguments
At least three solutions
List scholarly resources to support your major points/arguments and solutions. At least six scholarly references are required.
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MigrationThe human population has lived a rural lifestyle thro.docxhealdkathaleen
Migration
The human population has lived a rural lifestyle through most of history. The world’s population, however, is quickly becoming urbanized as people migrate to the cities. Developed nations have a higher percentage of urban residents than less developed countries. However, urbanization is occurring rapidly in many less developed countries, and it is expected that most urban growth will occur in less developed countries during the next decades.
In this Case, you are to select a country (not Nigeria and Canada) which is experiencing rural-urban migration and answer the following questions.
1. Identify the Country you have selected and briefly describe its demographics.
2. Discuss the factors that are driving rural-urban migration in your selected country? (Hint: Migration is often explained in terms of either “push factors” – conditions in the place of origin which are perceived by migrants as detrimental to their well-being or economic security, and “pull factors” – the circumstances in new places that attract individuals to move there).
3. Describe the impact of rural-urban migration in your selected country? Consider health, environmental, economic and social implications.
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Mid-TermDismiss Mid-Term1) As you consider the challenges fa.docxhealdkathaleen
Mid-Term
Dismiss Mid-Term
1) As you consider the challenges facing Non-for Profit (NFP’s) in this economic environment: what are some of the factors that could promote sustainability for an organization?
2) How can an organization’s mission get compromised?
I’m interested in clear ideas and thoughts that are drawn from the class conversations, speakers, class excursions and readings for this assignment. The paper should be three pages and submitted on D2L
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MicroeconomicsUse what you have learned about economic indicators .docxhealdkathaleen
Microeconomics
Use what you have learned about economic indicators to assess 10 different indicators. To add some more clarity to this, do the following:
1. Define 10 economic indicators.
2. For each, show how the US has performed, you can do this either by providing the numbers or by showing them graphically.
3. For each, in 100-150 words, give a brief interpretation of the numbers, in your opinion.
Cite the source of your data.
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Michael Dell began building and selling computers from his dorm room.docxhealdkathaleen
Michael Dell began building and selling computers from his dorm room at age 19. He dropped out of the University of Texas when his sales hit $60 million and has never looked back. Dell is said to be the fifteenth richest man in America, and the youngest CEO to make the Fortune 500. Intensely private and notoriously shy, Dell is hailed as a corporate wonder-kid. He climbed to the top by exploiting tax loopholes, outsourcing the competition, and inventing a term called “leveraged recapitalization.”
First, review the following case study:
Michael Dell—The man behind Dell: Leading Dell into the future
Then, address the following tasks:
Analyze Dell’s philosophy as it relates to the role of change in organizational success.
Determine how Dell’s philosophy would be perceived in a low performing culture.
Identify which performing culture best suits your philosophy regarding change management and provide your rationale.
Consider the way Dell started his company; determine what market conditions made the business possible.
Discuss Dell’s approach to building his brand.
Develop a 4–6-slide presentation in PowerPoint format, utilizing at least two scholarly sources (in addition to your textbook) to complete your research, ensuring you cite references within the text and at the end in a reference list. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.ppt.
Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship through accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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Michael is a three-year-old boy with severe seizure activity. He h.docxhealdkathaleen
Michael is a three-year-old boy with severe seizure activity. He has made friends in his inclusive preschool classroom and is usually very happy there. He has limited receptive communication skills, and when there are unexpected changes in the routine, he often reacts with disruptive or aggressive behavior. Through careful planning and the use of a picture schedule, Michael is learning to react more appropriately to schedule changes.
1.
What is meant by "limited receptive communication skills"?
2. What can be done to improve the situation for Michael?
3. What can be done to resolve disruptive behavior issues in classroom environments?
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Michael graduates from New York University and on February 1st of th.docxhealdkathaleen
Michael graduates from New York University and on February 1st of the current year, accepts a position with a public accounting firm in Chicago. Michael is a resident of New York. In March, Michael travels to Chicago to locate a house and starts to work in June. He incurs the following expenses, none of which are reimbursed by the public accounting firm.
Item
Amount
Automobile expense en route (1,000 miles at 16.5 cents per mile - standard mileage rate)
$
165
Cost of meals en route
100
Househunting trip travel expenses
1,400
Moving van expenses
3,970
Commission on the sale of Michael's New York condominium
3,500
Points paid to acquire a mortgage on Michael's new residence in Chicago
1,000
Temporary living expenses for on week in Chicago (hotel and $100 in meals)
400
Expenses incurred in decorating the new residence
500
Total expenses
$ 11,035
Required:
a. What is Michael's moving expense deduction?
b. How are the deductible expenses classified on Michael's tax return?
c. How would your answer to Part a change if all of Michael's expenses were reimbursed by his employer and he received a check for $11,035
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Message Using Multisim 11, please help me build a home security sys.docxhealdkathaleen
Message: Using Multisim 11, please help me build a home security system circuit using this program. The system must include a door sensor and a window sensor. There also must be a keypad included into the schematic. A code (for example, 5411) must first be entered into the key pad in order to be able to arm the sensors throughout the home (and disarm as well). Once the command is made to arm the sensors, there will be a period of 15 seconds until the sensors are active. Please .ms11 (multisim 11) files ONLY! Thanks!
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Methodology of H&M internationalization Research purposeRe.docxhealdkathaleen
Methodology of H&M internationalization
Research purpose
Research approach
Research strategy
Case study design
Data collection method
Sample selection
Data analysis
ANALYSIS
Internalization of H&M
Choice of International markets
International entry market strategy: Brazil and China
Expansion strategy
Why do clothing retail companies enter international markets?
How do clothing retail companies select their foreign market?
How H&M choose its entry into foreign market?
How can the expansion strategies of clothing retailers companies in foreign market can be described?
Implications for management
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Mental Disability DiscussionConsider the typification of these c.docxhealdkathaleen
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Consider the typification of these conditions as you respond to the questions.
Compare the American mindsets about mental illness, mental retardation, and addiction.
Explain the intentions of social work to ameliorate social problems involving these conditions.
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Meningitis Analyze the assigned neurological disorder and prepar.docxhealdkathaleen
Meningitis
Analyze the assigned neurological disorder and prepare a report in a two- to three-page document.
Why is it important to determine whether a patient is suffering from viral or bacterial meningitis? Explain the cause, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory investigations, and treatment of bacterial meningitis.
Please follow the directions and use intext citation along with referances please.
Due Sat March 8, 2014
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Memoir Format(chart this)Introduction (that captures the r.docxhealdkathaleen
Memoir Format
(chart this)
Introduction (that captures the reader’s attention)
Description of the complication
Evaluation of the complication
Resolution of the complication
Conclusion (A new revelation, insight, or question to ponder)
4 pages minimum
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Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
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The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
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In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Running head ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH FINAL1ALZHEIMER’S DI.docx
1. Running head: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH FINAL
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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH FINAL 22
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Final
Dalia Catalan
Florida National University
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Final
Phase one
Introduction
Alzheimer's disease tends to be a progressive, irreversible
ailment that impacts the normal functioning of the brain slowly
destroying the thinking and memory-related skills and as it
progresses it limits the patient the ability to conduct simple
tasks ("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?," 2020). Researchers
suggest that approximately 6 million American citizens older
than 65 years of age have dementia which is caused by
Alzheimer's disease. In most patients, the symptoms of this
condition begin to be identified when they are in their mid- the
60s. This condition is often ranked as one of the top ten causes
of death in the United States, but following a recent
investigation, the condition has climbed the ladder and it is
currently ranked as the top five leading cause of death in the
United States. Often the disease is categorized with cancer and
2. heart disease as the main cause of death among the older
population. This paper will focus on planning research that is
focused on understanding Alzheimer's disease, its causes
symptoms and its impact on the older population.
Problem identification
Alzheimer's disease tends to be the most common cause
of dementia among the older population around the world. The
condition impacts the normal functioning of the brain hence
causing the loss of cognitive functioning such as reasoning,
remembering and thinking. Also, it impacts behavioral abilities
to the extent of the victim not being able to conduct various
daily essential activities ("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?,"
2020). The severity of the brain damage from the mildest stage
where the normal function of a person is impact and it
progresses to a most severe stage and the victim must be
dependent on the people around him or her for basic activities
related to daily living. The condition is most popular among the
older population and its estimated that the condition has
impacted about 6 million senior American citizens' normal
function and also it is a leading cause of death among this
population ("Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet," 2020).
Significance of the Problem to Nursing
With a significant population estimated to be victims of
Alzheimer's disease in the United States, it is most likely that
individuals in the nursing practice will encounter patients
suffering from this condition either in their personal lives on in
their careers. Thus, it is essential for the nurses to be able to
understand and recognize the Alzheimer's Disease symptoms,
treatment approaches, and options as well as learn how to
effectively interact with this vulnerable population ("Update on
Alzheimer’s: What Nurses Should Know," 2020).
To be able to provide quality health care services the
nurse practitioner needs to understand the various vital
components that support better working conditions with the
patient. The nurse should emphasize clear communication and
individualized care, meaning that he or she must develop clear
3. instructions and communication approaches that are adaptive to
the patient's needs. Also, it essential for the nurse to understand
the emotion behind the patient’s behavior or communication.
Additionally, behavioral activities that are related to
Alzheimer's Disease may also jeopardize the safety of the
patient thus the nurse practitioner needs to develop strategies
that ensure the safety of the patient is not at risk. Moreover, the
nurse practitioners need to understand that the patient’s
behavioral activities are not personal ("Update on Alzheimer’s:
What Nurses Should Know," 2020). Thus, they need to develop
various strategies of working with Alzheimer's Disease patients
such as written reminders, engaging the patient in activities,
distraction, redirection and providing the patient with the
needed assistance. In addition, it is the duty of the nurse to
ensure that the patient’s family is provided with the required
support because it tends to be an emotional experience that may
turn to be a crisis if it is not addressed appropriately. Also,
essential for the nurse to be mindful of the progression of the
condition while caring for the patient and his or her family as
well as learn to work holistically. Through the provision of
quality care and informed understanding of the condition may
generate a positive relationship with the patients and their
families hence positively improving the condition.
Purpose of the Research
The main purpose of the research is to attain an in-depth
understanding of Alzheimer's Disease, its causes, its impact on
human health and the essential care required to effectively
improve the condition. For instance, being a progressive and
irreversible ailment, the research will provide the required
information regarding how the condition advances from mild
memory-related issues to severe brain damage. Also, a better
understanding of why the progression of the condition varies
with every patient will be attained through the research. Often
the condition may progress for about 20years and the victim
patient may live an average of about ten years after being
diagnosed with the condition. Additionally, the research will aid
4. with information on the various treatment approaches or
maintenance strategies for the condition ("Alzheimer's Disease
Fact Sheet," 2020).Also, the research will improve the
understanding of why no specific factor causes the condition but
the condition is often linked to age advancement, family
history, and a particular protein known as apolipoprotein. Other
related considerations to the ailment are education,
environment, diet, as well as viral influences.
Research Questions
1. Why is Alzheimer Disease ranked among the highest cause of
death among the older population?
2. What are the various approaches are used by the nurse
practitioner to ensure the condition does not get severe and out
of hand?
Master’s Essentials
Alzheimer's Disease is a leading cause of dementia and
death among the older population. Also, there is no specific
cause of the ailment as well as the condition has no cure.
Additionally, the diagnosis of the condition may only be
attained through an examination of the brain tissue during an
autopsy. Additionally, the probable diagnosis may be attained
through a medical history, neuropsychological and medical
testing, and brain scans. However, the continuum of Alzheimer's
Disease may include mild symptoms, moderate symptoms and
severe symptoms ("Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet," 2020). A
patient with mild symptoms tends to demonstrate memory loss,
inability to learn new things, tends to be unorganized, limited
attention span. On the other hand, a patient who is in his or her
moderate stage he or she tends to display noticeable behavioral
changes, inability to identify other people, getting lost in a
familiar environment, has poor judgment, and experiences sleep
disruptions. Lastly, when a patient is in the severe stage he or
she tends to experience the inability to recognize him or herself
as well as other people, he or she has an incoherent speech, has
repetitive behavior, weight loss and incontinence as well as
difficulty swallowing. Nurses need to develop various effective
5. care strategies to ensure that the patient’s AD condition does
not progress into a more severe stage.
Phase Two
Brief Literature Review
Following the intense impact of this condition among the
older population several pieces of research have been conducted
to enable the health care providers to attain more knowledge to
develop various strategies to reduce the impact among the
affected population and also to be able to reduce its mortality
rate. According to Pal, Siotto, Prasad, and Squitti (2015), they
asserted that as the life expectancy in the industrialized
countries continues to increase, brain-related issues and
cognitive related issues continue to increase hence becoming a
significant issue in human health. Additionally, cognitive
decline tends to occur while one ages tend to have negative
impacts on the patient’s quality of life because it mainly
disrupts the patient’s memory as well as learning abilities (Pal,
Siotto, Prasad, & Squitti, 2015). In their research where they
focused ion understanding how copper intake may influence the
occurrence of the Alzheimer’s Disease, they were able to
understand that copper mainly acted as a causative aspect in the
Amyloid-β peptide (Aβ) hence showing significant relation
between copper and Alzheimer’s Disease in regards to cognitive
performances. Additionally based on the findings from their
research it was identified that modification in the drinking
water or dietary supplements, and diets in the various subjects
with ascertaining copper dysfunctions may be a less costly
approach to delay or prevent of Alzheimer’s Disease onset (Pal,
Siotto, Prasad, & Squitti, 2015)
According to Bagad, Chowdhury, & Khan, (2013) they
asserted that Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a popular
neurodegenerative condition which is known for causing
dementia among the elderly population. Additionally, various
pieces of evidence provide suggestions that Amyloid-β peptide
(Aβ) contributes significantly in the Alzheimer’s Disease
6. pathogenesis, but still, the underlying mechanisms continue to
be uncertain (Bagad, Chowdhury, & Khan, 2013). However, the
authors argued that sufficient knowledge has been attained
within the past several years in regards to Alzheimer’s disease;
diagnosis, care pattern, epidemiology as well as the economic
impacts. Being a common ailment among the older population
the research conducted towards understanding the health
condition has enabled the health care providers to appropriately
establish effective trial designs as well as outcomes for
different stages of the condition (Bagad, Chowdhury, & Khan,
2013). Thus, to be able to continue improving the understanding
of this condition the disease's treatment guidance needs to
updated constantly to take into account new evidence to be able
to effectively benefit the health care providers as well as the
patients. However, as the aging population continues to
increase, new medication to manage AD and the various reforms
occurring within the health care system will need the integration
of the newly attained understanding to be able to effectively
understand the various needs of patients suffering from AD as
well as their families (Bagad, Chowdhury, & Khan, 2013).
Also, De Paula, J. (2012) argues that the intracerebral
amyloidosis begins to develop in the AD patient in an approach
that is dependent on age, but the recent evidence shows that in
some patients the AD signs and symptoms of the disease may be
noticed as early as between thirty and forty years of age, but the
condition continues to increase as one approach old age (De
Paula, 2012). The author also asserts that Alzheimer's Disease
may be clinically defined based on three different phases: 1.
The pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease- this is an AD phase
which tends to last for and extended period of time before
Amyloid-β peptide (Aβ) within the brain begins to overproduce
as well as accumulate reaching a sensitive level of triggering
the amyloid cascade (De Paula, 2012). 2. The Pre-dementia
phase- this is an AD phase that the early pathology is present.
Often it ranges from mild neuronal dystrophy to early-stages
Braak pathology, additionally the AD phase may last for several
7. years based on the patient’s resilience as well as the brain
reserve. 3. Clinically defined dementia phase of AD defines the
AD in regards to the severity of the functional and cognitive
impairment (De Paula, 2012). This phase comprises of an
excessive neuritic plaques accumulation as well as
neurofibrillary tangles the impacted brain segments that bear an
association with the global impairment magnitude. However,
advanced technologies that focuses on the functional and
structural neuroimaging, as well as cerebrospinal fluid
biochemical analysis may demonstrate a correlation of
intracerebral amyloidosis among the population suffering from
mild, pre-dementia symptoms (De Paula, 2012).
Also, Bhushan, Kour, Kour, Gupta, Sharma, &
Yadav(2018) assert that Alzheimer's is the leading influencer of
memory loss among the elderly population all over the globe.
Research shows that the neurodegenerative condition impacts
approximately 10% of the individuals above the age of 65 and
about 50% of the people above 85 years of age. In the United
States, there are about 4 million people suffering from AD and
their annual cost of treatment stands at approximately
$100billion (Bhushan et al., 2018). This makes it be listed
among the leading causes of death in the United States hence
becoming more prevalent in several other countries. Generally,
Alzheimer's causes the brain size to shrink, leading to the brain
cells having progressively fewer nerve cells and limited
connection. Thus, to be able to improve the treatment and
prevention research, there is a need to consider measures for
present interventions (Bhushan et al., 2018). This may aid in
improving providing a better understanding of providing
support for the individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease
as well as raise public awareness regarding the mental
condition. Currently, disease-modifying drugs related to
Alzheimer’s Disease have not been developed, but several
options may reduce the symptoms of the condition as well as aid
in the improvement of quality of life.
According to Hane, Lee, & Leonenko (2017), the
8. research towards understanding Alzheimer’s Disease has
significantly grown over the years, especially following the
separation and recognition of the amyloid-β attained from post-
mortem study of the brain acquired from the Alzheimer’s
Disease. In addition, the authors asserted that the various
advances have significantly improved the understanding of the
condition and reinforced its complexity (Hane, Lee, &
Leonenko, 2017). However, following the multifactorial and
complexity nature of the Alzheimer’s Disease has contributed to
some of the health care researchers to develop a hypothesis that
the condition is not an ailment in technical sense, rather it is a
form of syndrome, gathering of pathologies which tend to
manifest themselves as common symptoms mainly being
associated to age, memory loss as well as personality changes.
Despite the hypothesis being true or false, the health care
providers precisely understands the complexity associated with
Alzheimer’s Disease and its pathophysiology may not be
described individually through the abnormal metabolism of
Amyloid-β peptide (Aβ) (Hane, Lee, & Leonenko, 2017).
Methodology and Design of the Study
The study will utilize the action research design to be in
a position to effectively attain a better understanding of
Alzheimer’s Disease by effectively answering the research
questions developed by the researcher which are: 1. Why is
Alzheimer Disease ranked among the highest cause of death
among the older population? and 2. What are the various
approaches are used by the nurse practitioner to ensure the
condition does not get severe and out of hand? The research
design will analyze the information attain from the secondary
sources and literature review hence developing a better and
improved understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease complexity.
Sampling Methodology
The information for the research will be attained from a
secondary source and to ensure that the information acquired
relevant a simple sampling methodology will be employed to
enable the efficient retrieval of information. The secondary
9. sources to be utilized in the research will not be older than
seven years to ensure that the information acquired from the
sources is not outdated. Additionally, the information will be
attained from valid scholarly sites to ensure that the information
being used in the research has been validated by health care
organizations.
Necessary Tools
The major objective of the study is to achieve a precise
understanding of the Alzheimer’s Disease, the causes of the
condition, the impact it has on human quality of life and the
necessary care required to be able to reduce the symptoms of
the condition. For instance, the condition being an irreversible-
progressive condition, the study will offer essential information
on how the ailment progresses from mild memory loss to
severe damage of the brain. Additionally, a better understanding
on to why the advancement of the condition differs from patient
to another. Thus, the information being used in the research will
be attained from online sources, hence the main tool that will be
used in the research to collect data would be the internet.
Phase Three: Implementation
Research Background
Alzheimer's disease is a common brain condition that is linked
to tends dementia amongst the elderly population. This health
condition tends to affect the brain’s normal functioning and in
turn causing the victim to lose his or her cognitive ability such
as thinking remembering as well as reasoning. In addition, the
also affects the behavioural ability of an individual to a point
where the patient is often not able to successfully perform
different essential daily life activities (Bagad, Chowdhury, &
Khan, 2013). Furthermore, the brain damage severity tends to
progress from mild stage where the normal functioning of the
victim is impacted to the severity stage where the victim is
required to depend on other people for him or her to conduct his
or her daily activities.
The condition tends to be quite common in individuals beyond
the age of 65 as well it is estimated to have impacted an
10. approximate population of 6 million senior citizen in the United
States. The health condition is regarded to be the major cause of
death among people in this age bracket. The aim of this research
study is to acquire and in-depth knowledge of the brain
condition, it main causes, the appropriate care required to
improve the condition as well as the impacts the condition has
on the human health. For example, through the research one will
be in a position to understand the progressive and the
irreversible status of the disease from the mild memory related
to severe brain damage Additionally a better understanding of
the progression status varying from one patient to another will
be attained (Bagad, Chowdhury, & Khan, 2013). Often this
health condition tends to gradually progress over a period of
approximately 20years and the patient may live an approximate
of ten years after the diagnosis o the health condition has been
determined. Also, the research study will assist with provision
of the different medication strategies for this ailment. The study
will also enhance a better understanding Also of the reason as to
why there have not been identified a specific cause of the
ailment but it is majorly related to family history, advancement
in age as well as excess of specific protein called apoliprotein.
Other related factors linked to this health condition are
environment, diet, viral influences as well as education.
Implementation plan
A table will be developed with the aim of outlining all the
essential tasks that need to be completed in the research’s
project proposal timeline. The table will comprise of a
significant date for attaining research responses from the
subjects, application of ethical approval and interviewing the
participants. In a situation where the research needs are reduced
the researcher will be pushed to limit the number of interviews
being conducted but still be in a position to achieve the required
information. However, since the survey time will be recorded, it
is essential to reduce the transcription time. Additionally, it will
be needed to limit the research assistants’ employment.
Interviewing process is a critical segment of the study that may
11. need a research-assistants, to aid in acquiring notes which
enable the researcher to be in a position to develop a valid and
effective research report. If the study recruits few participants
there will be no needs to employ a research assistant, however
there will be additional components in the time chart that will
not be altered.
Protocol Review and Approval Application
The research approval on ethics as well as protocol review will
utilize two basic approaches. The first approach that will be
implemented, will be the submission of the research proposal
for an approval by an appropriate board, this is important
because the research study is majorly focusing on the human
subjects ("IRB Review and Approval Process," 2018). The
proposal submission will ensure that the interaction with the
research subjects will offer access to their personal information
to accomplish the study process. The research project will also
focus on recruiting individuals with Alzheimer’s disease in
order to be in a position to understand its impact on the patient
and how it contributes to dementia.
Generally, any research study that tends to involve human
subjects needs to be approved as well as a protocol needs to be
submitted for a critical review. If the protocol review conducted
by the board determines the research study to have minimal or
zero risk to the human participants then the research project
will be eliminated from the reviewing process ("IRB Review
and Approval Process," 2018). Often it is mandatory that the
research studies that tend to involve human as subjects are
required to collect information prior to being approved.
However, in case there are any alterations following the data
gathering process, then modification will be needed to be
submitted for a review as well as approval.
Information letter and Informed Consent Forms to the
participants
During the implementation planning process in the
research study the researcher will be required to make sure that
every participant information material need to include a
12. statement of consent as well as an information letter. These two
documents need to have an appropriate letter head and in
addition the ethics committee will be needed to ascertain what
the study will involve. Also, the agreement form needs to be in
alignment with the protocol. Additionally, it is essential to
make sure that the study title clearly printed on every page of
the agreement form (Siegle, 2015). Also, the background
segment of the form will offer a clear as well as detailed outline
regarding the subjects that will be asked to take part in the
research study and any benefits that may be anticipated in the
research. Also, the main purpose of the research study will be
briefly outlined in the form to show kind of information that the
researchers will be looking for from the research subjects.
Another important component that will be included in the
consent form will be the techniques or the various procedures
that the research will utilize as well as the duration of time that
will be allocated to the study (Siegle, 2015). More essentially,
the information letter as well as the consent from will portray
the various benefits of the research study to the society or any
other form of monetary compensation provided to the subjects
in the research study.
Project timeline
Table 1: Project Timeline
1. Protocol review and ethics approval application for the study
2 weeks
1. Compliance procedures with the essential standards
1 week
1. Information letter to participants
5 days
1. Consent form to participants
2 days
1. Confidentiality agreement for the research personnel
3 days
1. Conducting the study
6 weeks
1. Compiling the data
13. 1 week
1. Writing the final report
1 week
1. Presentation
1day
Project Budget
Table 2: Project Budget
Research assistants
1. Making posters
1. Taking notes during interviews
1. Literature review Assistance
$ 100.00
$ 150.00
$ 250.00
Travel
$ 200.00
Accommodation
$ 550.00
Food
$ 520.00
Total
$1770.00
Commitment
The researchers of the project will concentrate on the data
collection process in the basis of information that will be
documented during the data gathering process. Additionally, the
researchers will observe highly confidential levels during the
research process. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease and are
undergoing the maintenance as well as treatment process will be
the main target of the research study.
After making sure that all the needed resources are present, the
human subjects or the participants will be invited to take part in
the research study. The research study will focus on utilization
of the action research design to attain a better understanding of
14. the Alzheimer’s disease through answering the research
questions. To make sure that a successful research has been
attained the researchers will be required to adhere to the study’s
implementation plan. Also, the research study will be beneficial
to the health care sector because it will be able to add some
knowledge on the Alzheimer’s disease hence enabling the health
care providers to be in a position to develop more appropriate
approaches of treating and caring for Alzheimer’s disease
patients.
Phase Four: Results
Alzheimer’s Disease has been a common cause of
dementia among the elderly population in society. The illness
tends to affect the brain’s normal functioning which in turn
causes the elimination of cognitive functioning such as
thinking, remembering as well as reasoning. Additionally, the
condition also tends to affect the victims' behavioral abilities to
a point where the patient is not in a position to engage in his or
her daily life activities by himself or herself. Previous
researches have provided evidence that the severity of this
condition on the brain begins from a mild stage where the
normal functioning of the victim is impacted and gradually
progresses to a severe stage where the victim depends on the
people around him or her to complete their basic daily activities
("What Is Alzheimer's Disease?," 2020). The illness tends to be
quite popular among the elder population and currently, it is
estimated to have affected about 6 million senior citizens’
normal function as well as its common cause of death among
this population.
Purpose of the Research
The main aim of this research was to achieve a critical
understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease, its main causes, the
impacts it has on human health as well as the important care
required to be able to improve this condition on the patient. The
research will provide an understanding of why the condition is
regarded to be progressive as well as irreversible disease and
how it advances from mild memory damage to severe memory
15. damage. Another essential aspect that the research contributed
is understanding why the progression of the condition tends to
vary from one patient to another. Often the condition may
progress for about 20years and the victim patient may live an
average of about ten years after being diagnosed with the
condition ("Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet," 2020).
Additionally, the research will aid with information on the
various treatment approaches or maintenance strategies for the
condition. Also, the research will improve the understanding of
why no specific factor causes the condition but the condition is
often linked to age advancement, family history, and a
particular protein known as apolipoprotein. Other related
considerations to the ailment are education, environment, diet,
as well as viral influences.
Research Questions
1. Why is Alzheimer's Disease ranked among the highest cause
of death among the older population?
2. What are the various approaches are used by the nurse
practitioner to ensure the condition does not get severe and out
of hand?
Research Results
The research study conducted comprised of 150
randomly picked participants of ages between 65 and above who
were drawn from the local health care facility. All the
participants picked for the study were all diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s disease as well as they indicated different
symptoms due to their different stages of the disease. About 90
of the participants suffered from mild brain damage thus, they
were able to conduct various life-related activities on their own.
While the remaining 40 participants suffered from severe brain
damage and this limited them from being able to conduct
essential life activities on their own, thus they require a nurse
or a family member to present to assist them to complete these
essential activities. The patient with mild- brain damage often
came in the health facility for treatment and then they would go
back home, while the patients with severe- brain damage were
16. hospitalized. Additionally, the research focused on studying the
patients’ features as well as the demographic variables such as
education level, marital status, age, exercise as well the form of
treatment the patient received during their hospitalization
period. Additionally, based on the patients’ characteristics as
well as demographics, a statistical similarity was developed
(P>0.05). Also, there was no significant difference between the
two groups (test and control group). The Standard deviation, as
well as the mean score in regards to the test group’s age
bracket, was (75.53 ± 4.1). On the other hand, the standard
deviation, as well as the mean score of the control group’s age
bracket, stood at (67.76 ± 3.2).
Through the utilization of the t-test, it was determined
that both groups under research portrayed several similarities in
their mean age (P = 0.69) (Hess & Hess, 2017). The
occupational variable presented the highest frequency of 3.1%
as almost all the participants were retired. On the other hand,
the variable representing the marital status presented a
frequency of 9.3%. The frequency indicated that most of the
participants (75%) ( test and control group) were literate.
Additionally, it was identified that all the participants suffered
from Alzheimer’s disease and they all had one time in their life
used oral medication to improve their memory ability. Most of
the participants (90%) asserted that they did not understand the
main cause of the disease, while about 20% of the participants
asserted it was aged related. All the participants asserted that
they had received information regarding the condition of their
health care providers. The t-test, Chi-square, as well as the
Fisher’s Exact test, was used to attain the values from both
groups (Test and Control groups) (Hess & Hess, 2017). The
findings indicated no significant statistical difference between
the two research groups as portrayed in the table below.
Variable
Results
Control Group
17. Frequency Percentage
Test Group
Frequency Percentage
Test type
Marital Status
Single
Married
Divorced
10 10
35 70
18 20
20 40
69 60
0 0
Exact Fisher’s
Test P>0.05
Education Level
Illiterate
Literate
15 30
30 70
20 40
78 60
Exact Fisher’s
Test P>0.65
Exercise
Infrequent
Frequent
36 75
18. 23 25
64 55
32 45
Pierson P > 0.5
Type of Treatment
Oral Medication
Therapy
65 90
12 10
70 95
8 5
Pierson P > 0.5
Source of information
Nurse Practitioners
Physicians
12 30
34 70
7 15
56 85
Exact Fisher’s
Test P>0.05
Table 1. Information based on personal and test groups
The standard deviation, as well as the average score of the test
group regarding the awareness of the condition prior to the
intervention, stood at (46.43 ± 5.1), but the score gradually
improved to (55.74 ± 4.57) after the 6 weeks of intervention via
the educational program. Prior to the intervention, the standard
deviation, as well as the mean score which was related to the
19. participants' attitude towards the condition, stood at (18.25 ±
4.78), the score of the test group was at (30.21 ± 12) but
following the educational intervention, the score shifted to
(25.74 ± 4.6) however, prior to the educational intervention, the
tendency of self-care among the test group stood at (30.21 ±
12), but following the intervention the score improved to (46.28
± 16). On the other hand, the t-test findings indicated a
significant statistical difference between the values (P < 0001),
before and after the educational intervention. As per the results
attained from the research the standard deviations as well as the
mean scores of awareness, attitude as well as self-care at the
beginning of the research stood at (18.73 ± 3.5, 29.5 ± 6.1, and
53.65 ± 5.2) but following the educational training on the
family members of the patients within the control group the
scores moved to (18.71 ± 3.7, 29.75 ± 6.5, and 53.75 ± 5.35). In
addition, the t-test results of the control group indicated that
there was no significant statistical difference among the values
(Hess & Hess, 2017). The table below provides a tabulation of
the standard deviation and mean score of awareness, self-care as
well as attitude of the Alzheimer’s condition in both groups.
Study Group
Variables
Mean (±SD)
P
Before
After
Difference
Self- Care
Control
Intervention
29.5 ± 6.1
20. 30.21 ± 12
29.75 ± 6.5
46.28 ± 16
0.25 ± 0.4
16.07 ± 4
P < 0.863
P < 0.001
Attitude
Control
Intervention
18.73 ± 3.5
18.25 ± 4.78
18.71±3.7
25.74± 4.6
0.02 ± 0.2
7.49 ± 0.18
P < 0.842
P < 0.001
Awareness
Control
Intervention
21. 53.65 ± 5.2
46.43 ± 5.1
53.75 ± 5.35
55.74 ± 4.57
0.10 ± 0.15
9.31 ± 0.53
P < 0.863
P < 0.001
Table 2. Tabulation of the standard deviation and mean score of
awareness, self-care as well as attitude of the Alzheimer’s
condition in both groups
Limitations of the study
The research project had its upside and downside. The upside of
the research was that it provided an understanding that
education interventions regarding the Alzheimer's condition
may aid patients to be able to contain the condition at the mild
stage limiting it to progress to the severe stage through
engaging in activities that promote brain functionality.
However, the research project had its limitations on the
downside which were, one the research project was conducted
on a single health care facility, hence promoting a highly
controlled setting, which leads to the findings not appropriate to
be utilized in other populations suffering from the condition.
Additionally, another limitation of the project study was that
the participants' population of 150 individuals was not
sufficient to allow the generalization of the findings. However,
the research project sets a platform for conducting future
research studies on Alzheimer’s Disease. The future study may
focus on understanding why the condition impacts the senior
citizen more than young people.
22. Conclusion
This condition is often ranked as one of the top ten causes of
death in the United States, but following a recent investigation,
the condition has climbed the ladder and it is currently ranked
as the top five leading cause of death in the United States. Often
the disease is categorized with cancer and heart disease as the
main cause of death among the older population. The findings
from the research have indicated that the progressive status of
the condition may be controlled ensuring the patient condition
does get severe. Additionally, the research provided
information on the various treatment approaches or maintenance
strategies for the condition. Also, the research it has contributed
in improving the understanding of why no specific factor causes
the condition but the condition is often linked to age
advancement, family history, and a particular protein known as
apolipoprotein.
Learning Experience
The learning experience attained from conducting the
research was quite positive as it provided me with more
knowledge regarding the conditions. I was able to attain an in-
depth understanding of how the condition tends to progress
from a mild brain damage stage to a more severe brain damage.
Also I was able to understand that the progressive state of the
condition may controlled through engaging several activities
involving the brain to ensure it’s active. Also after conducting
the research it opened new opportunities that would enable me
to effectively further my research on the health condition to be
able to acquire more knowledge and its impact on the society.
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