What is the one thing you learned that you did not previously know?

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Overview Those over 85 years old are the fastest growing segment of the U. S. population. Medical advances have enabled an unprecedented number of Americans to live longer, healthier lives. But for millions of elderly, living longer can also mean a debilitating physical decline that often requires an immense amount of care. After reading the theories of aging document and watching the caregiver video address the following questions: • Compare and contrast two theories of aging as it relates to the role of the care giver. • What is the one thing you learned that you did not previously know? • What is the one piece of information that will most likely affect your nursing practice? Your initial post must be posted before you can view and respond to colleagues, must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. The goal is to make your post interesting and engaging so others will want to read/respond to it. Synthesize and summarize from your resources in order to avoid the use of direct quotes, which can often be dry and boring. No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts. Post a thoughtful response to at least two (2) other colleagues’ initial postings. Responses to colleagues should be supportive and helpful (examples of an acceptable comment are: “This is interesting – in my practice, we treated or resolved (diagnosis or issue) with (x, y, z meds, theory, management principle) and according to the literature…” and add supportive reference. Avoid comments such as “I agree” or “good comment.” Points: 30 Due Dates: Initial Post: Fri, April 1 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) of the US. Response Post: Sun, April 3 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) of the US – (the response posts cannot be done on the same day as the initial post). References: Initial Post: Minimum of two (2) total references: one (1) from required course materials and one (1) from peer-reviewed references. Response posts: Minimum of one (1) total reference: one (1) from peer-reviewed or course materials reference per response. Words Limits Initial Post: Minimum 200 words excluding references (approximately one (1) page). Response posts: Minimum 100 words excluding references. Note: Since it is difficult to edit the APA reference in the Blackboard discussion area, you can copy and paste APA references from your Word document to the Blackboard discussion area. Points will not be deducted because of format changes in spacing. Instructions To be successful, complete the following steps in order: STEP 1. Review the instructional materials and finish learning activities for this module. STEP 2. Click here to download the rubric. STEP 3. Create a new Word document, type your initial post. STEP 4. Copy the initial post from the Word document. STEP 5. Click on “DISCUSSIONS” section located on the left-hand side of your screen in Blackboard. STEP 6. Post in the discussion forum titled “M2 A4 DB: GERONTOLOGICAL THEORIES OF AGING”.

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