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Essay Instructions: It is discussion question. Discuss about what you think the meaning of “You look so young?” related with ageism.
(Reference is required and Nursing Journal is preferred.

What is being communicated when someone says, "You look so young?"
Support your response to this question and discussion of the topic of ageism with a reference from a credible source (other than your Gero textbook, no use of Wikipedia or blogs). The discussion could be about nurses, nursing students, or the general population. Good search words for article databases or google scholar could include: attitudes, stereotypes, older people, or elderspeak

Essay Instructions: 1) The trend toward home schooling is (or is not) improving the quality of public schools.
2) The primary cause of the increase in dropout rates at community colleges is the Pell Grant system.
3) The supposed benefits of grade school children playing competitive sports are overblown. Putting grade school children into competitive sports does not teach them how to succeed later in life.
4) The self-esteem movement has caused young people to overvalue their actual skills and has set many of them up for disappointment.(see the book Generation Me by Jean Twenge)
5) Before 2001, women rarely saw combat in America’s wars. Since then, however, women soldiers have repeatedly seen combat. This trend is caused by ......................... OR This trend has caused ......................

6) According to a June 2010 National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education study, over 60% of high school graduates entering public higher education institutions were required to take remedial courses in English and/or math. The main cause of this phenomenon is..........................................

7. Why are we are we biased against older people? Some hold that elderly people compete with other age groups for economic resources, power, and prestige. Others say we are guilty of ageism because of the ubiquity of negative images of older people in our culture.

8. According to an article in the Washington Post from Feb 10, 2011, since 2000, the population shift in Charles County looks like this: Total % change: 21%. Total percent change for those describing themselves as black: 90%. total percent change for those describing themselves as white: -12%. Though there are several contributing factors, the main reason for these changes is .................................................... {{ of course you could also do the same kind of essay for PG county or St. Mary's County or Calvert County}}}

Any of these thesis listed above will do

Also, use these outline below in order not to miss anything
Causal Argument
Grammar and Mechanics
Establish kairos
Establish Arrangement ( The entire essay is arranged in support of the central idea. Paragraphs are unified)
Use three sources in a responsible way
Give good reasons in support of your thesis
Point of View (Use “I” when appropriate. Do not address the reader )
Works Cited page
Conclusion ( “Do more than simply summarize” )

Essay Instructions: After reading Chapters from the Niles-Yokum & Wagner textbook which will be uploaded to you, and reading the Links provided on the uploaded file please answer the following......Answer 2 of the following 3 questions writing a 4 page response for each question. Each question answered should reflect an integration of material across all 5 modules. There were 5 modules of which you have already written a paper for (see uploaded material) and can be used for this assignment. Be explicit about module and module content cited. Also, you cna use the links provided on the uiploaded file as references across modules. I have listed the links by module. It is important to use as many references across the 5 modules as possible.
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(2) --> 4-Page essays, 12pt. Times New Roman, APA Format....I will do the header page.
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Question 1 --> Based on all materials presented, please fully describe 5 policy considerations in the development and implementation of an aging-related service program. What specific aging-related factors of an older client need to be considered in offering such services? Give 2 examples of such situations that may occur in the "real world" service with an aging population.
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Question 2 --> Based on all materials presented, please identify and explain 5 "gaps" in the services offered to support a current aging population. What is the nature of these service shortfalls and how do these service limitations potentially impact older adults' "quality of life" outcomes in both the short and long term?
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Question 3 --> Baserd on all materials presented, please explain how ageism (biased subjectivity) is possible in the design and/or implementation of aging services? Be specific about potential bias factors! Explain how it is best possible to reduce this potential bias in offering services to older clients in the community.
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Essay Instructions: o Examine ageism and stereotypes associated with late adulthood.
o Evaluate how individuals can promote health and wellness into late adulthood and mitigate the negative effects of aging.
o Analyze the importance of relationships and social interactions as an individual nears end of life.
o Identify cultural and personal attitudes about death and dignity in late adulthood.