Approximately 4-6 pages (not including Title & Reference page)Discuss the Biological changes with your “buddy.” Ask you “buddy to describe- Concerns/fears about physical changes and memory loss.

Approximately 4-6 pages (not including Title & Reference page)

Discuss the Biological changes with your “buddy.” Ask you “buddy to describe- Concerns/fears about physical changes and memory loss.- Life changed because of declines in physical functioning- Include in your paper these discussions and the relative importance of physical versus social aging in shaping life. Which is more important and why?

-Talk to your buddy about nursing/convalescent homes and his/her attitude about them. (Chapters 3,4,5 & 11)-Discuss alternative models, such as Eden Alternative (in your text), and get his/her opinion about these alternative models.

-Visit a Nursing/Convalescent facility;Include (but not limited to), the following in your paper:-the date, time of your visit, address and facility phone number, and contact person and title.

-include a picture of yourself outside the facility by the sign to validate your attendanceHIPPA regulations (protecting resident’s rights) you cannot take pictures inside the facility)

-Describe the facility and the layout.-How did the facility smell when you walked in?

-How many people does it serve?-How many staff?-What experience and educational background do they have to work with seniors?-Did the staff go through a background check and finger printing?-Do they require TB and Drug Tests?-What kind of volunteer program do they have?-How do they handle natural disasters and medical emergencies?-What type of recreational activities do they provide? If someone doesn’t go to activities, how do they provide them with “quality of life?”