Amanda, Manda

Assignment 1 • No single word responses (At least 100+ words in your response. Repeating the question in the answer does not count towards the 100+ words) • Give questions some thought and answer honestly and sincerely • Give examples if you have them • Cite resources

Directions: •With the realization that pain is highly prevalent among older adults, please answer the following questions.

Questions: 1. What are some ways you as the nurse can utilize to determine pain in the older adult? 2. What are some of the potential barriers related to self-reporting of pain in the older adult? 3. What is the prevalence of pain in the older adult? 4. Describe and compare your findings for each of the following: a. Numeric rating scale b. Visual analog scale c. McGill pain questionnaire d. Pain in dementia patients

Assignment 2-Discussion

Movie Review.

Directions: Movie Review

Part 1: • The original post must be at least 200 – 300 words in length • Give a summary of the movie • How was the older person and aging portrayed? • Would you want the life that the movie projected of the older adult? • What were your overall feelings after watching the movie

Groups and Movies: • Group 1: The Notebook • Group 2: The Bucket List • Group 3: UP • Group 4: The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons • Group 5: The Intern