Analyze spiritually based interventions for the elderly/aging

Interventions With the Elderly/AgingAs our mortality rates decline and our medical treatment improves, life expectancy has risen significantly over the last two decades. Across the globe the aging population has increased and thus the need for services to meet this group’s needs has expanded. Holosko, Skinner, Patterson, and Brisebois (2013) provide a list of knowledge areas you should become familiar with if working with the elderly, including the biopsychosocial holistic approach, formal and informal support systems, and grief and loss, to name just a few. In this week’s content we will focus on the use of spirituality and life reviews as interventions to address some of these issues.Learning ObjectivesStudents will:Identify interventions for the elderly/agingAnalyze spiritually based interventions for the elderly/agingLearning ResourcesNote: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.Required ReadingsHolosko, M. J., Skinner, J. F., Patterson, C. A., & Brisebois, K. (2013). Intervention with the elderly. In M. J. Holosko, C. N. Dulmus, & K. M. Sowers (Eds.), Social work practice with individuals and families: Evidence-informed assessments and interventions (pp. 197–235). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.Sokolec, J. (2016). The meaning of ‘place’ to older adults. Clinical Social Work Journal, 44(2), 160-169.Optional ResourcesUse this link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program.Discussion: Biopsychosocial Holistic ApproachThe assessment and incorporation of a client’s spirituality has become increasingly common in the field of social work. While historically social workers were trained to avoid discussions centered on religion, we now know that spirituality encompasses many ways of believing. “The Society for Spirituality and Social Work is a network of social workers and other helping professionals dedicated to spiritually sensitive practice and education” (Society for Spirituality and Social Work, n.d.). Addressing a client’s spirituality allows for a biopsychosocial holistic approach that can aid in the process of understanding illness, disability, and end-of-life issues.For this Discussion, review the required resources and locate one scholarly article addressing spirituality with the elderly.By Day 3Post your explanation of the significance of addressing spirituality with the elderly. Identify a spiritually based intervention for this population. Describe the effectiveness of the use of spirituality with the elderly as found in the literature. Then, describe your own thoughts on the use of spirituality in an intervention.Support your posts with specific references to the Learning Resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.By Day 5Respond to at least two colleagues who chose a different intervention and provide insight and/or feedback.Responses Michael Smith RE: Discussion – Week 11COLLAPSEAccording to Sharma, (2015), “Development means “a progressive series of changes that occur in an orderly predictable pattern as a result of maturation and experience(pg1). Old Age is Erickson’s 8th stage of development and at this stage in life, individuals tend to reflect on life with the intent on finding meaning. In looking back if they cannot find satisfaction the idea of death can bring on despair (Sharma, 2015). During this time, it’s important to address spirituality with the elderly because not only does it help them to find peace but helps to provides hope. According to Kapri & Kathpalia,(2019), “Spirituality plays an important role in the lives of all people. It is one of the most important sources of strength and direction in people’s lives. Well-being is a positive outcome that is meaningful for people’s lives. It is a human phenomenon, which exists in almost all persons (pg.129). Mindfulness-Based Interventions which stems from Buddhist philosophy is one form of the spiritual-based invention used when working with elders. Mindfulness-Based Intervention focuses on being aware and living in the moment in which at least two studies reported the intervention improving spiritual growth in breast cancer survivors (Hulett & Armer, 2016). According to (Kapri & Kathpalia, 2019), “Wang et al. (2002) found that there was no robust impact of coping strategies in relation to various categories of stress. There was evidence that the use of prayer a seek 30 religious help and talk to others about situations as coping strategies by women moderated the risk of depression in the presence of financial stress and relationship stress (pg.131). Working as a Substance Abuse Counselor I would work with clients as they worked their 12 Steps. A major part of the program’s focus was centered around accepting help from a higher power to conquer addictive behaviors. Having personally incorporated spirituality in treatment I feel that can be used as an effective intervention if you are working with someone with religious beliefs.References:Hulett, J. M., & Armer, J. M. (2016, December 15). A Systematic Review of Spiritually Based Interventions and Psychoneuroimmunological Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivorship. Retrieved February 5, 2020, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5125023/Kapri, A., & Kathpalia, J. (2019). Impact of spirituality on well-being of old aged people. Ndian Journal of Health and Well-Being, 10(4), 129–131. Retrieved from https://eds-a-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/eds/detail/detail?vid=1&[email protected]&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ==#AN=138308612&db=a9hSharma, A. (2015, April 30). Stages of Development of Psychology. Retrieved February 3, 2020, from http://www.psychologydiscussion.net/psychology/stages-of-development-of-psychology-of-people-at-different-ages-from-infancy-to-old-age/732Response 2 Britney Fallen RE: Discussion – Week 11COLLAPSEThroughout the aging process comes many changes for the elderly population. As the older adult population ages this comes with loss and acute feelings. This can lead to the loss of self-determination at times. According to the Clinical Social Work Journal, the United States is seen as having focus on the younger generation (2016). This leaves a major gap in with our elderly population. Furthermore, within the reading by Sokolec, it mentions a strengths-based ecological model to instill peace and change to be at the level the elderly individual wants to be (2016). To me, spirituality means peace and homeostasis. This spiritual approach outlined in the Clinical Social Work Journals looking at resources, seeing these resources as means to promote well-being and health, and viewing these resources in the face of change ( ). Spirituality as a use of an intervention promotes the well-being of the client and re-establishment of self-determination which directly correlates with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics (2008).References:National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of ethics of the National Association of social workers. Retrieved from http://www.socialworkers.org/about/ethics/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-englishSokolec, J. (2016). The Meaning of “Place” to Older Adults. Clinical Social Work Journal, 44(2), 160–169. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1007/s10615-015-0545-2

Compute the cost of capital of the stock to your firm.

1. The capital structure for Mills Corporation is shown below. Currently, flotation costs are 13% of market value for a new bond issue and $3 per share for preferred stock. The dividends for common stock were $2.50 last year and have an estimated annual growth rate of 6%. Market prices are $1,050 for bonds, $20 for preferred stock, and $40 for common stock. Assume a 34% tax rate. Financing Type% of Future Financing Bonds (8%, $1k par, 16 year maturity)36% Common equity45% Preferred stock (5k shares outstanding, $50 par, $1.50 dividend)19% Total %100%Compute the company’s WACC.2. The Milton Company plans to issue preferred stock. Currently, the company’s stock sells for $120. Once new stock is issued, the Milton Company would receive only $99 (due to flotation costs). The dividend rate is 12%, and the par value of the stock is $100. Compute the cost of capital of the stock to your firm. Show all work.3. The Dayton Corporation is considering a new investment, which would be financed from debt. Dayton could sell new $1k par value bonds at a new price of $950. The bonds would mature in 15 years, and the coupon interest rate is 10%. Compute the after-tax cost of capital to Dayton for bonds, assuming a 34% tax rate. Show work.4. Farrah Corporation is considering two projects (see below). For your analysis, assume these projects are mutually exclusive with a required rate of return of 12%. Project 1Project 2 Initial investment$185,000$1,100,000 Cash inflow Year 1$230,000$1,450,000Compute the following for each project:NPV (net present value)PI (profitability index) IRR (internal rate of return)Which project should be selected? Why?#capitalstructure #millscorporation #Banconecorporation

Discuss any required strategies about structural/leadership/organizational change that would enhance successful implementation

please i need answer of 600 words good refrences and citiatio,n 0% PLAGIARISM by answering this question Discuss any required strategies about structural/leadership/organizational change that would enhance successful implementation put in mind this Alibaba, China’s biggest net retailer, has engaged in a rare public row with one of the country’s watchdogs. The spat was prompted by the regulator’s claim that Alibaba was “failing” to tackle illegal business being carried out on its platforms. The company has reacted strongly by accusing the watchdog of being “biased” and “wrong”, adding that it plans to file a formal complaint of its own.About 279 million buyers, and 8.5 million sellers use the firm’s sites. The company’s founder, Jack Ma, announced last week that he intended to swell its number of customers to two billion people within the next decade by expanding across the world, posing a threat to eBay, Amazon and others. A clash with the authorities in its home market could prove a distraction. Alibaba previously acknowledged that its efforts to tackle the sale of counterfeit goods “may not always be successful”, in documents filed ahead of its $25bn (£16.4bn) share sale in the US last year. However, the firm also stressed that it was taking a variety measures to tackle unlawful acts on its platforms, noting that Washington no longer places its Taobao marketplace and Alibaba.com site on a list of “notorious markets”.

How do these themes compare or contrast with the sources you analyzed for the literature review?

PLEASE FELLOW THIS INSTRUCTION LIST BELOW FOR THE ASSIGN REQUIREMENTS. THANKSQualitative Data Analysis AssignmentAs you have found through the reading, study, and assignments in this course, there are several designs within qualitative research. Selecting the appropriate design for the research topic is important. To correctly execute qualitative research, after a design is selected and data is collected, calculative and intentional data analysis is the next step. Finally, the qualitative researcher must present the data in a way that adequately conveys the findings and compares findings to published literature. This assignment will give you some experience with analyzing qualitative data on a small scale.After reviewing the Reading & Study material for the module, address the following in a paper in current APA format:Introduction (1–2 pages)Statement of the problem· This section should include a clearly articulated problem statement and should be directly linked to/aligned with the research question(s)· Why did the study need to be done?Purpose of the study and how study will be delimited· What was the intent of the study?· What delimiters were put in place to manage the size and scope? Who/what will be excluded and why?The research question(s)· What was the study seeking to answer? · The research question should be able to be answered via the type of data collected· Qualitative research questions begin with “What,” “How,” or “Why”· Hint: The research question is different from the interview questions. Do not provide the interview questions here. Procedures (1–2 pages)Qualitative research strategy· What design is most appropriate for the problem statement/research question?Role of the researcher· What was the researcher (you) responsible for (what you did to collect data and analyze it in this course)? · How does personal bias impact the study?Data collection procedures· What steps did you take to collecting and analyzing data (think recipe card)Strategies for validating findings· Hint: Refer to Discussion Board on Validity and ReliabilityAnticipated Ethical Issues (2 paragraphs)· What ethical issues may arise specific to the topic and research approach?· Include a paragraph in this section with your prescribed approach to these issues supported by scriptureEmergent Theme Analysis and Discussion (5–8 pages)Journals· What are the emergent themes in the journal entries you selected? Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme. Letters· What are the emergent themes in the letters to prospective students you selected? Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme.Interviews· What are the emergent themes in the interviews you conducted? Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme.Collective Themes and Relationship to Literature Review· What themes are common across the journal entries, letters, and interviews? Remember, the themes should answer the research question. · How do these themes compare or contrast with the sources you analyzed for the literature review?· What are the implications of these themes for practitioners and researchers?

What is the issue in this essay? Can you clearly state the issue and the author’s position?

Read the essay, which I attach, and answer the questions. 1. What is the issue in this essay? Can you clearly state the issue and the author’s position?2. Was the author convincing? Did she/he make a good argument?3. What issue are you going to discuss if you write argument essay? What’s your position on it?4. what arguments are you going to use to convince your audience?

Identify and describe external conditions or competitors that might impact the implementation of the strategic plan.

To prepare:Review Final Project: Developing a Strategic Plan –S.W.O.T Analysis media in the Weekly Resources.Consider the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges related to your Capstone Project agency, organization, or community.Think about the environmental factors you might review in preparation for addressing the strategic issues component for your Capstone Project. The environmental factors may include: political, economic, demographic, regulatory, philanthropic, donor trends, and other organizations providing similar services.By Day 7The Assignment (4–6 pages):Conduct a SWOT analysis. This analysis focuses on assessing the present state or condition of the organization and determining where the organization would like to be. The difference between the two represents the gap, or the difference between where the organization is currently and where the organization would like to be. This gap could provide direction for the major focus of the strategic plan.Describe plans for conducting an environmental scan. The environmental scan is a process in which stakeholders gather and interpret relevant data on an agency, organization, or community to identify external opportunities and threats.Identify and describe internal conditions that might impact the implementation of the strategic plan.Address how you would minimize the impact of those conditions.Identify and describe external conditions or competitors that might impact the implementation of the strategic plan.Address how you would minimize the impact of those conditions.Consider how you might plan to work with competitors to meet the needs of your targeted agency, organization, or community.Identify and describe at least three strengths of the agency, organization, or community.State why each item on the list is a strength.State how you plan to utilize each strength to positively the impact the development or implementation of the strategic plan.Identify and describe at least three weaknesses of the agency, organization, or community.State what causes each item on the list to be a weakness.State how you plan to minimize the impact of the weakness.Identify and describe at least three threats to the agency, organization, or community.State what causes each item on the list to be a threat.State how you plan to minimize the impact of the threat.Identify and describe at least three opportunities for improvement for the agency, organization, or community.State what causes each item on the list to be an opportunity for improvement.State how you plan to incorporate the opportunity in the implementation of the strategic plan.Support your Application Assignment, citing all resources in APA style, including those in the Learning Resources.

Why is planning and forecasting a global workforce so difficult?

Please respond to the following Discussion Board questions for week 3 after considering assigned textbook reading, articles, etc.Why is planning and forecasting a global workforce so difficult? What are some approaches/tools that might be helpful from a global HR perspective? What were some of your key takeaways from the Cummins video example?What factors should Global HR take into consideration when evaluating various MNE staffing strategies?

How do you see your education and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) interconnecting in the academic and professional contexts?

Please respond to the following prompt with a 200-300 word written reflection:How do you see your education and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) interconnecting in the academic and professional contexts? How will your academic work and your professional work collaborate to take the theory you learn into practice? Be specific in defining what CPT is.

Define the driving forces of evolution and identify their effects at the population level

Name: ________________________________________ Section: ___________ANT 3514C – Introduction to Biological AnthropologyLab 3: Forces of EvolutionPurpose: To illustrate how multiple forces of evolution act on populations through time.Learning Objectives:· Define the driving forces of evolution and identify their effects at the population level· Understand the necessary conditions of evolutionary (Hardy-Weinberg) equilibrium· Predict how different forces of evolution influence diversity within a population through timeLab Activity: Population Genetics & Evolutionary Forces SimulationThe “Modern Synthesis” was a term coined in 1942 by Julian Huxley in a book of the same name. Huxley used the phrase to summarize the tremendous explosion of biological theory and research that began to occur in the 1930’s as Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection was merged with Mendelian principles of heredity. The synthesis is represented by a series of collaborative seminal works from scientists who have since become legends: geneticists such as Haldane, Dobzhansky, and Wright, mathematicians such as Fisher, taxonomists such as Mayr, and paleontologists such as Simpson. At that time, their publications laid the foundation for the basic theories of evolution that are still accepted and applied today, and prompted the famous precept by Theodosius Dobzhansky that “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” In the previous lab, we discussed the basic principles of genetic inheritance of traits for individuals. This week’s lab will expand upon your understanding of how genetics works at the population level. In the following exercises, we will do a group activity and use a computer simulation to evaluate the effects of evolutionary forces on populations over multiple generations. In the context of population genetics, evolution is defined as a change in allele frequency in the gene pool of a population over time. Alleles are separate copies of genes. In most cases, each individual has 2 alleles for every gene, which are known together as the genotype. Evolution is only possible if there is variation in these alleles within a population. Since different alleles may have different effects on the body or behavior of an organism (the organism’s phenotype), changes in the frequencies of alleles can result in phenotypic changes of a population. Certain alleles may be selected out through time or disappear by chance, while others may become more commonplace. Changes in allele frequencies within populations are thought to be responsible for most major patterns of evolutionary change, when magnified by the accumulation of time over many generations. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is a theoretical model that states that allele frequency and genotype frequency (and by extension, phenotype frequency) will remain constant in a single population that is not subject to the forces of evolution. This model allows us to test how changes in any of these variables would influence the other variables. The conditions of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium are:1. No mutation2. No migration (gene flow)3. No selection (all genes/traits equally viable)4. Random mating is equally likely among all members of the population5. Large populationForces of EvolutionModern evolutionary biologists recognize that four primary forces of microevolution can alter allele frequencies within populations. These include: 1. Mutation – the spontaneous change of one allele into another 2. Gene Flow – a.k.a. migration, the influx/outflow of alleles from/to other populations 3. Genetic Drift – the reduction of allele diversity via random chance (such as genetic bottlenecks and the founder effect)· Genetic Bottleneck = sudden reduction in population size (e.g., due to natural disasters)· Founder Effect = a small, random sample of a larger population breaks off to establish a new population (for instance, a small group from the mainland colonizes an island)4. Selection – a.k.a. natural selection as proposed by Darwin. Conditions of the environment (physical, social, etc.) cause nonrandom elimination of some individuals’ alleles in the next generation, either because they were unable to successfully reproduce, or had no offspring that were able to successfully reproduce.Exercise 1: Population Genetics (2 pts)You come upon a tribe of humans that was previously undiscovered. The tribe is called Bretep. It has approximately 30 members and is governed by one chief, Chief Sakon. In the midst of learning everything you can about the groups culture and behavior, you gather some information on the evolutionary history of the group. Chief Sakon tells you that his second son, Ulan, will become the next chief because his first born, Lyzij, decided to leave the tribe and create his own group about 10 years ago. Lyzij took a small subset of the original tribe with him when he left. Chief Sakon hasn’t heard from him since and hopes he is doing well. 1. By leaving the original tribe, Lyzij’s group will be genetically affected by a _____________________ [evolutionary force]. How will the gene pool of this new group likely compare to the gene pool of the original tribe? Why do you expect that? (.75 pts)You ask Chief Sakon if losing those members of his tribe has hurt the dynamics of the group. He describes a period of time in which the group struggled because their best potters when with Lyzij. However, the past few years have been fine because they found another tribe that was willing to trade goods with them. They meet often and even regularly choose members from this tribe to marry and bring into the Bretep. You are told that Ulan’s wife was originally from this other tribe. Chief Sakon very happily informs you that they have had many strong, healthy children that will help the Bretep prosper in the future. 2. What evolutionary force is acting on the Bretep when they intermarry and reproduce with the other tribe? Will this increase or decrease the genetic diversity of the Bretep? Why? (.75 pts)Exercise 2: Computer simulation, Evolutionary Forces (Adapted from: Dr. Jonathan M. Brown, Grinnell College) About the simulation program – Red Lynx is a browser-based population genetics simulator developed by Reed A. Cartwright, an evolutionary biologist at Arizona State University. It can be accessed at http://scit.us/redlynx/. Once the webpage has loaded, click “Start Red Lynx Simulator” to start the program. Red Lynx allows you to investigate how the four evolutionary forces affect allele frequency over many generations. In this case, our allele of interest is called “A1”. Once the web page has been started, adjust the number of generations to 1000 (type it into the corresponding box to be exact), and run a number of simulations. If you select the “Help” hyperlink, descriptions for each variable will be displayed. You should see a variety of different outcomes in the frequency of A1. For the most part, the frequency will fluctuate through time, but A1 will still be present in the population – though in rare instances A1 will become either fixed (frequency = 100%) or completely lost (0%). Getting started:? Press “Clear Graph” and adjust the generations to 1000 by typing the number into the adjacent box. ? Play with the existing settings until your simulated population reaches Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, in which no further evolution is occurring.1. What happens to the allele frequency in the population once Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is achieved? (0.5 pts)2. What adjustments had to be made to the population size? How did changing the population size affect allele frequency equilibrium? (1 pts)3. Once the population is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, how does the allele frequency change if the initial frequency is adjusted? (0.5 pts)4. Is Hardy-Weinberg likely to exist in nature? Why or why not? (0.5 pts)5. Refresh the page and restart Red Lynx to return to the original settings. Mutations are the only source of novel genetic material in biological organisms. The average mutation rate among humans is 2.5e-8 per base per generation (very low!). Type this number into the box for A2 à A1 Mutation Rate.? Be sure the population is set to 800 and the graph is clear.? Set the number of generations to 10 (roughly 200 – 300 years for humans) and run 10 simulations. What happened to the allele frequency? (0.25 pts)6. Clear the graph, change the number of generations to 100, and run the simulation 10 times.? Repeat the above instructions with 1000 generations (roughly 20,000 – 30,000 years).What is happening as time increases? (0.5 pts)7. What does this tell us about the effect of mutation alone on evolution? (0.5 pts)8. Keeping the population size at 800 and the mutation rate at 2.5e-8, we will look at the effect of migration.? Set the migration rate to 5% and the migrant allele frequency to 25%? Change generations to 100, clear the graph, and run 5 simulations.What happens to the allele frequency over time? (0.25 pts)9. Is the overall variation within the population increasing or decreasing? (0.5 pts)10. Clear the graph.? Now we will investigate the effects of positive and negative selection. Return the migration rate to 0%.? Set the selection strength to 0.006 and run 10 simulations.What do you observe? Is the overall variation within the population increasing or decreasing? (0.5 pts)11. Now set the selection strength to -0.006 and run 10 simulations. How do the results differ from those in the previous 10 simulations? (0.5 pts)12. Which one of these two selection scenarios would be more common in nature? Hint: are mutations that have an effect on the phenotype usually beneficial or harmful? Why? (0.5 pts) READING ASSIGNMENT (2 pts): Stock, Jay, T. 2008. Are humans still evolving? EMBO reports Special Issues 9: S51-S54. Remember that plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in a score of 0 for the entire lab. If employing a phrase from the reading or elsewhere, you must place it in quotations!1. Why do humans show less genetic diversity than other species? (.5 pts)2. Provide two examples of recent human evolution from the article. (.5 pts)3. Describe what ways animals can respond to environmental stress other than genetic adaptation? What possible future environmental stresses does the author predict? (1 pt)

Describe factors that will influence how consumers view and, ultimately, purchase products and services.

Using the CSU Online Library, locate an article at least three pages in length that discusses how the field of marketing is influenced by the buying behavior of consumers. This could involve articles that discuss how consumers actually interpret information about products and services as well as the subsequent impact on their purchases. Incorporating elements of the consumer decision-making process discussed in the Unit I PowerPoint presentation would also be applicable to this article search. Respond to the questions below in your article review.Summarize the article, and include an analysis of how the actions of consumers could affect the organization as a whole.Describe factors that will influence how consumers view and, ultimately, purchase products and services.Explain the steps in the consumer decision-making process and how they relate to your selected article.Your response should be a minimum of two pages in length and be double-spaced. References should include the article you chose from the CSU Online Library and at least one additional academic source, preferably from the CSU Online Library; at minimum, you should have two sources on the reference page. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations and be cited per APA guidelines.I will post a article in the attachments

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