Homework: Breaking Point
Write a paper of 500 to 750 words, in which you evaluate your opinions and beliefs regarding older adults and address the following:
a. Describe stereotypes about the elderly that are prevalent in society, and how those stereotypes affect your personal beliefs concerning the elderly.
b. Describe the physical and cognitive issues involved in aging.
c. Discuss the mental health treatment issues involved in working with the aging client. Include end-of-life considerations in your discussion.
Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Develop a PowerPoint presentation of 15 to 18 slides, addressing clinical issues in the elderly and neglect and abuse of dependent adults and the elderly. Create speaker notes for each of the slides. Include the following in your presentation:
Part A: Clinical Issues (cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, substance use, etc.)
a. Physical consequence of the clinical issue
b. Emotional consequences of the clinical issue
c. Cognitive consequence of the clinical issue
d. Spiritual consequences of the clinical issue
Part B: Abuse and Neglect
a. Common forms of vulnerable adult and elderly neglect
b. Warning signs of vulnerable adult and elderly abuse
c. Legal and ethical considerations for reporting abuse and/or neglect of vulnerable adults and the elderly
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.