Provide a brief critique of the experiment and its application to the real world. You should be sure to discuss any problems with the methodology of the experiment or any problems with the interpretations of the results. Additionally, consider how the findings of the study can be applied to real-world issues. How could findings from the experiment be applied to develop policies or procedures to improve human memory in different professional settings? What strengths or weaknesses in human memory do the experiments highlight that would be important for professional disciplines?

What are cognitive changes seen in a number of elderly patients? How does age play a role in the diagnosis of depression and dehydration in elderly patients? and Identify four patient behaviors you would associate with major depressive disorder.

As a nurse, you will be providing care for both older adults and their family or friends, particularly at end of life. Using the case example of Julia Morales below, create an end-of-life care plan for her. Identify the areas of holistic end-of-life care including utilization of the interdisciplinary process, end-of-life progression, and symptoms that may be encountered during end-of-life.

Julia Morales Monologue Script

My name is Julia Morales and I just turned 65-years-old. My life has not been a traditional one. I
have always believed in following your dreams and being true to yourself, that’s what my parents
taught me. When I look back over my 65 years on this earth, I feel happy and proud with what I
have accomplished, and I don’t need any pity. Of course I was shattered when I learned I had lung
cancer four years ago. But I fought a good fight. I followed all the recommendations my doctor had
for me. I did the radiation and all the chemotherapy. I even got complementary treatment from a
naturopathic doctor. It’s just that we all know it’s not doing any good anymore. I’m ready to stop all
the treatment and just let go. It hurts to breathe, it hurts to move. Everything hurts. But like I said, I
don’t need any pity.

I’ve had a really great life. Would have liked to stick around a little longer, but I know it’s not to be.
Still, I think my folks would be pretty proud to see what I’ve done. They got married young, right out
of high school, and my Dad left Ohio to go off to war. He left Mom behind and fought in Europe
for two years. My Dad was a strong person, he landed on the beach at Normandy and lived to tell
about it. My mom worked hard in a factory while he was gone, and when he got back they had me,
their only child. They did so much for me. Whatever I was interested in, they encouraged. We were a
close family, took a lot of trips together, that’s how I got the traveling bug.

They wanted me to go to college to be a nurse, or a teacher. I went because they saved money and
encouraged me. But I never really wanted to be a nurse or a teacher. I got a degree in business
instead, and ran a small nursery. My folks were happy because I was happy. Then when I was about
50, I got tired of the business end of it, so I sold it to a young couple, and continued to work for
them. I loved the place and the job. Still do. Just haven’t had the strength to work for the past six
months.

I had a few relationships in college, got married for a short time right after I graduated. Had my son,
Neil, he’s 42 already. But that didn’t last. We got divorced when Neil was little, I raised him on my
own. I still talk to my ex on occasion. He remarried, though I never did. I had a few relationships,
and always lots of friends. I met Lucy over 20 years ago when she moved in next door. We’ve been
together ever since. We’ve traveled all over in the past 20 years. She would never have gone without
me doing the planning, but she’s enjoyed it as much as I have. We’ve been to Japan, Italy, Ireland,
and all over the US. She has a bad knee and had surgery, she’s a little unstable and I worry about
that. We had to stop taking the long trips.

I’ve been pretty healthy too, until this cancer. I smoked for about 10 years, after college. Then I quit.
We didn’t really know then that it was dangerous. Nobody knew. I was surprised when I got lung
cancer. At first we thought I had pneumonia. But it never got better, and after the bronchoscopy
they found lung cancer. I did the radiation treatment and the chemotherapy. For some of it I had to
be in the hospital a few days, which just about killed me. Never did like hospitals, ever. But the
treatment makes you so sick you want to die. And the bad thing is, it didn’t cure the cancer. We tried
a few different treatments but no more. Nothing good came out of it. I just felt weak and sick, and
the cancer got worse.

 

I’m ready to stop all this. I just want to be here in this house that I love. I’m comfortable here. Lucy
is here, and she understands. She doesn’t like to see me so sick either. She does a good job taking
care of me, and we’re doing OK. My son Neil would like me to try more treatment, but even the
doctor says there’s not much more they can do, besides keep me comfortable. I’m tired, and I’m just
ready to let things happen naturally. Do you think that’s giving up?”

A study examined lower life satisfaction, active coping, and cardiovascular disease risk factors (diastolic and systolic blood pressure, body mass index, and circumferences) in older African Americans over the phases of an 18-month church-based intervention, using a quasi-experimental design. Participants (n = 89) were 45 years of age and older from six churches (three treatments, three comparisons) in North Florida. Lower life satisfaction had a persistent unfavorable effect on weight variables. Active coping showed a direct beneficial effect on selected weight variables.

However, active coping was adversely associated with blood pressure and did not moderate the association between lower life satisfaction and cardiovascular risk factors. The intervention had a beneficial moderating influence on the association between lower life satisfaction and weight variables and on the association between active coping and these variables. Yet, this pattern did not hold for the association between active coping and blood pressure. The relationship of lower life satisfaction and selected cardiovascular risk factors and the positive effect of active coping were established, but findings regarding blood pressure suggest further study is needed.

 

Suggest TWO research questions related to this topic and population.

1. Then, generate ONE hypothesis statement (based on one of your research questions. Your hypothesis statement should start with “If……., then…….”

 

The tension between psychology and Christianity has been reframed to be a calling rather than a problem. And, you’ve read about all believers’ calls to witness and mission. Contemplate what that means for you personally and what it looks like in the generational gap between Military Network Generation (NetGen) and the older generation. And share thoughts on the following questions in this discussion.

How does viewing your research as a calling to share the Gospel change how you view the tension between the science of psychology and Christianity?

How does the Gospel message of the restoration of humankind matter to your research area?