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Post University Treatment and Causes of the Neurocognitive Disorders Discussion
DQ#1 Neurocognitive Disorders Shannon LOne of the most common fears for older adults is the fear of losing their mental ca ...
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DQ#1 Neurocognitive Disorders Shannon LOne of the most common fears for older adults is the fear of losing their mental capacities, or becoming senile (Naleppa & Reid, 2003). Senility is generally viewed as an inevitable experience of old age, and encompasses the loss of emotional and mental capacity to relate to reality, helplessness, and incontinence (Naleppa & Reid, 2003). Additionally, Dementia is a term for a variety of brain disorders related to brain cell impairment, and the symptoms include disorientation to time and place, memory loss, disturbances in thinking, impairment of judgment, and inappropriate emotional responses (Naleppa & Reid, 2003). One of the more common and well-known forms of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which is a degenerative disease and individuals usually start showing symptoms after the age of 65. Alzheimer's disease usually presents with a similar course for most individuals; the first stage being forgetfulness and impaired short-term memory, followed by impaired cognitive functioning, and concluding with dementia and diminishing of physical functions (Naleppa & Reid, 2003). This writer has witnessed the effects of Alzheimer's disease first-hand in her grandmother, and it was a profoundly sad and emotional experience, as Alzheimer's can be a very ruthless and heartbreaking disease. While Alzheimer's is still incurable and considered irreversible, it is a huge focus of many research companies and new drugs and treatments are constantly being developed and tested. According to the National Institute on Aging, common changes in personality and behavior in an individual with Alzheimer's often include: becoming easily and more frequently worried, upset or angry, becoming depressed or showing little interest in engaging, hiding things, or believing others are hiding things, wandering away from home and frequent confusion ("NIA", 2017) . Additionally, an individual may stop caring about their appearance, stop bathing or maintaining personal hygiene, and begin wearing the same clothes every day . Individuals with Alzheimer's often display feelings of sadness, fear, stress, and confusion, begin exhibiting symptoms of new physical health-related problems and other physical issues, such as constipation, hunger and thirst or problems seeing or hearing ("NIA", 2017). As this writer's grandmother suffered from Alzheimer's and ultimately passed away from it, her personality and behavioral changes were undoubtedly the most difficult and upsetting aspects of the disease for her and her family, as well as for her grandmother. She was often extremely confused and unsure of what year it was, who anyone was around her, or what was happening in reality. As far as causes of these personality changes are concerned, the most prevalent cause is related to the changes that happen in the brain, as the brain is actually physically changed by Alzheimer's, with parts of it atrophying and other parts becoming malformed, twisted, or clumped together (Heerma, 2019). This writer also stumbled across many articles related to early-onset dementia, which she knew less about than the aforementioned late-onset form. Research suggests that early-onset forms of dementia differ from late-onset forms in a variety of ways, including a broader spectrum of expression, the pervasiveness of certain cognitive symptoms and severity of neuropsychiatric signs (Ducharme, 2013). The most common variation found in early-onset is language and executive impairment, rather than memory loss (Ducharme, 2013). The disease is difficult to diagnose in younger patients, as it can be easily attributed to depression, chronic stress, professional burnout or mental illness (Ducharme, 2013). This diagnosis often causes great upheaval in a family's life, as parents in their 40's and 50's usually still have children at home and are working full-time jobs, and early-onset dementia causes gradual loss of autonomy and the ability to accomplish daily tasks, which puts more pressure and stress on the rest of the family to take care of the afflicted member. The diagnosis can be particularly difficult for the individual's spouse, as the unexpected transition to the caregiver role is a sudden and jarring identity change (Ducharme, 2013). According to research, EOD (Early-Onset Dementia) has devastating psychosocial consequences that affect people in their most productive years of life and that have family responsibilities (Vieira, 2013). Compared with dementia in older populations, EOD goes more frequently undiagnosed, misunderstood and inadequately treated, with sparse resources and treatments in many countries (Vieira et al., 2013). It is also often perceived as a fatal disease for which there is no cure, and one where death appears before old age, as individuals are often left without medical attention or proper recognition. The causes of EOD are similar to those of dementia in the older population, with Alzheimer's being the most common form of EOD, affecting around 1 in 3 people with EOD ("Alzheimer's", n.d.). Rather than memory loss, younger people with Alzheimer's are likely to demonstrate problems with understanding visual information, difficulties with language, or difficulties in planning/organizing and decision making, and behaving in socially inappropriate ways ("Alzheimer's", n.d.). On a personal note, this writer's grandmother passed away from dementia and Alzheimer's, so she has a first-hand experience of how extremely detrimental and heartbreaking the effects of dementia can be on a person and their family. Especially for someone with a busy, active life, and a family, job and kids - this diagnosis would bring all of that to a screeching halt, and place great financial, emotional and psychosocial burden on one's spouse and family members. Regarding traumatic brain injury (TBI), a clinician will typically assess the severity during the diagnostic process; however, the initial assessment of TBI severity does not necessarily predict the extent of disability arising from TBI ("National", 2019). Typical approaches to determining severity early after injury include neuroimaging, assessing the presence of an altered consciousness or loss of consciousness, assessing the presence of posttraumatic amnesia, and applying the Glasgow Coma Scale score ("National", 2019) . The DSM-V addresses TBI and its neuropsychiatric outcome with the framework for neurocognitive disorders, and requires strict criteria for diagnosing major or mild neurocognitive disorders resulting from TBI ("National", 2019). TBI is defined in the DSM-V as an impact to the head or other mechanisms of rapid movement or displacement of the brain within the skull, with one or more of the following : loss of consciousness, posttraumatic amnesia, disorientation and confusion, and neurologic signs ("National", 2019). Neuroimaging, CT imaging, MRI's, and advanced MRI imaging techniques all play critical roles in screening, diagnosing and assessing for the presence of TBI ("National", 2019).Once a TBI patient is physically stable, subsequent cognitive, emotional , behavioral and social difficulties often manifest, hindering engagement with treatment and daily functioning; managing these challenges requires a comprehensive neuropsychological approach (Gomez-de-Regil et al., 2019). CBT is built on the assumption that cognitions strongly affect behaviors, but through awareness, can be quantified and controlled, and application of CBT for TBI patients has been aimed at reducing anger, depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms, and at improving coping skills (Gomez-de-Regil et al., 2019) . Additionally, as deficits in executive functioning (EF) can be profound and debilitating in patients with TBI, the cognitive orientation to occupational performance model (CO-OP) can be utilized to encourage patients with TBI to use metacognitive strategies to identify and strengthen weak areas of cognition (Gomez-de-Regil et al., 2019). Telerehabilitation , such as videoconferencing between patients and therapists, can often support this approach to address issues with cognitive capacity and remembering verbally presented information (Gomez-de-Regil et al., 2019). References Alzheimer's Society. (n.d.). What causes young-onset dementia? United Against Dementia. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/what-causes-young-onset-dementiaDucharme, F., Kergoat, M.-J., Antoine, P., Pasquier, F., & Coulombe, R. (2013). The unique experience of spouses in early-onset dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 28 ( 6), 634–641. https://doi-org.postu.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/1533317513494443Gomez-de-Regil, L., Castillo, D., & Cauich, J. (2019). Evidence–Based Practice for Traumatic Brain Injury A Cognitive Rehabilitation Reference for Occupational Therapists. Behavioral Neurology. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6525953/#:~:text=Current%20TBI%20therapies%20include%20pharmacotherapy,symptoms%20are%20treated%20%5B7%5D. Heerema, E. (2019). How Alzheimer's Can Cause Changes in Personality. Very Well Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/personality-changes-in-alzheimers-97989Naleppa , M. J., & Reid, W. J. (2003). Gerontological social work: A task-centered approach. New York: Columbia University Press.The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2019). Evaluation of the disability determination process for traumatic brain injury in veterans. The National Academies Press. National Institute on Aging. (2017). Managing Personality and Behavior Changes in Alzheimer's. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/managing-personality-and-behavior-changes-alzheimers Vieira, R. T., Caixeta, L., Machado, S., Silva, A. C., Nardi, A. E., Arias-Carrión, O., & Carta, M. G. (2013). Epidemiology of early-onset dementia: A review of the literature. Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, Alexus MDear Professor and Classmates,There are various neurocognitive disorders that are associated with dementia. These disorders include Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy Bodies. Starting with Alzheimer's, the most common symptom as the the onset of this disorder is having difficulty remembering new information. Alzheimer's changes take part in the part of the brain that affects one's learning abilities. As this disorder progresses throughout the brain it eventually causes more severe symptoms. These symptoms include disorientation, both mood and behavior changes, deepening confusion about events, time and places, unfounded suspicions about others around them, serious memory loss as well as difficulty speaking, swallowing and moving (What Is Alzheimer’s?, 2020). Two abnormal structures of the brain that come along with this disorder are plaques and tangles. Both of these damage and kill nerve cells in the brain. Plagues are deposits of beta-amyloid that builds up in spaces between nerve cells (What Is Alzheimer’s?, 2020). Tangles are twisted fibers of tau that builds up inside cells (What Is Alzheimer’s?, 2020). Those who are at risk for alzheimer's is anyone 65 years and older. However, younger individuals who have a family history of this disorder could get it younger. For family history is a strong factor as to whether or not one will develop this disorder. Another risk factor that goes along with this is ones genetics. Latinos and African Americans have a higher risk then white individuals in developing this disorder. This is due to the belief that this is due to these groups having higher rates of vascular diseases. For good Vascular health is important. to have and keep up with when one has a family history and genetics that could potentially lead them to developing this disease. Another important thing to know about this disorder is that it is mpre likely to develop in women then it is men. Frontotemporal dementia is a cause of dementia that is caused by nerve cells in both the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are lost (Frontotemporal Dementia, 2020). The lack of nerve cells end up causing the lobes to shrink. This type of dementia ends up affects one's behavior, personality, language and movement abilities. This type of dementia tends to impact those at younger ages of 45 through 65 year olds. Men and women are both equally at risk for experiencing this type of dementia. It is uncertain as to what causes this type of dementia, but it is believed at this point that it is due to mutations of certain genes. The only risk for this dementia is if one has a family history of this type of dementia. Symptoms include having impaired judgement, being socially inappropriate, impulsive, or having repetitive behaviors, apathy, lack of empathy, lack of empathy and self awareness, etc. Symptoms and progression are different from person to person and really depends on what parts of the brain are involved/affected. Demenita with Lewy bodies is a progressive form of dementia that ultimately leads to the decline in one's thinking, reasoning and overall independept function. This form of dementia is due to abnormal tiny deposits that damage brain cells over time (Lewy Body Dementia, 2020). Lewy bodies are also found in other brain disorders including Alzheimers. Symptoms include changes in thinking and reasoning, delusions, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, etc. This type of dementia is found to affect men slightly more then women. This disease is progressive, starting off slow and gradually getting work as time goes on. Those who are 60 years and older are at a greater risk of developing this form of demenita. The role of a counselor in assisiting these clients is to help pick up and notice the signs of early stages of dementia. For those who have dementia will also tend to have depression, difficulty with relationships in their life, feel alone and even have anxiety about what the future holds for them. It is important to educate them and talk them through all of this to alleviate unnecessary stress. It is also important to teach them skills and tricks to use that will help them in their everyday life. Supporting these individuals and letting them know that they are not alone and that you will be with them every step of the way will really help comfort and motivate them. Educating them on their illness will help eliminate any false beliefs or assumptions one may have. As a counselor it is important to be kind, respectful and to give these individuals your full attention at all time. It is also a good idea to focus on what is possible and the strenghts opposed to the disabilities that go along with dimentia. All of this will help them better be able to cope with everything going on. In terms of their family, it will help them with emotional release by providing an environment where they can share their thoughts and opinions openly. It will also help educate and inform them about things they may not have been aware of prior. It will also help them figure out what changes and adjustments need to be made at home to help their family member. Lastly, any decisions that need to be made in terms of legalalities, finances and health can be discussed and thouroughly planned.The neurocognitive disorder the writer chose was Alzheimer's disease. In order to distinguish whether it would be deemed to be mild or major one needs to look at the medical or substance etiology. For major neurocognitive disorder for probable Alzheimer's disease is if anything from the list is present and the person is already diagnosed. It would be possible then this means that one has the following symptoms but isnt diagnosed yet. These include there being evidence of the cause of the disease being due to some sort of genetic mutation from family history or geneitc testing. Also all three of the following need to be present; clear evidence that one's memory and learning abilities are getting worse and at least one other cognitive domain (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The next is that the individual is experencing steadily progressive, gradual decline in their cognition without extended plateaus (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Lastly, there is no evidence of mixed etiology (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). For mild neurocognitive disorder for probable alzheimers disease, this means that the individual is diagnosed if there is any evidence of a causative genetic mutation from either their families history or genetic testing (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It would be possible for the same reasoning the writer talked about prior for major neurocogntive disorder. These three required symptoms are there is clear evidence of one's declinein learning and memory. They have been experiencing a steady, progressive and gradual decline in their cognition without any extended plateaus. There is also no evidence that what they are experiences is mixed with another etiology. Laslty, the disturbances the individual is experiencing cannot be better explained by any other disease or disorder. The severity of the disorder would impact the writers would with a client because of where their client is mentally at. It may be hard to have them focus and understand what is being talked about if their disease has progressed beyond a certain point. Depending on where the client is at mentally will determine on how the sessions go. For they may be at a point in their disease where they are unable to remember any new information or be able to understand what is being talked about for that matter. Evidence based therapies that counselors can provide when treating TBI include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and cognitive rehabilitation. References:American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596Frontotemporal Dementia. (2020). Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dementia/frontotemporal-dementia#:%7E:text=Frontotemporal%20dementia%20(FTD)%2C%20a,personality%2C%20language%2C%20and%20movement.Lewy Body Dementia. (2020). Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia/lewy-body-dementiaWhat is Alzheimer’s? (2020). Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimersDQ#2 Paraphilic DisorderTanya PThe Paraphilic disorder that I selected is the exhibitionistic disorder which causes an individual to expose sexual organs to other people. Its key symptoms include having this behavior repeated for more than six months, normal life disrupted, makes the person distressed, and no other mental illnesses. The treatment would include psychotherapeutic and pharmacological. Group, marital, family and individual therapy would be important. The treatment recommendations would be impacted by demographic factors of the person. For example, a relatively younger person would require individual therapy while a married man may require family therapy (Cooley, 2019). I would not consider working for a client charged with pedophilia. My cultural beliefs and values consider his behavior contrary to social norms affecting the most precious and vulnerable members of the society - prepubescent children. I believe such people should not be allowed to freely integrate with other members of the community. My pre-judgment about the person charged with pedophilia would hurt the quality of social care that I would give. ReferencesCooley, M. (2019). Exhibitionistic Disorder. The Paraphilias: Changing Suits in the Evolution of Sexual Interest Paradigms, 69Darren EHello class and Professor The paraphilic disorder that the writer chose to discuss is the pedophilia disorder and the criteria for diagnoses for this disorder. To get more specific the writer is talking about pedophilia with child porngrahy. According to First, ( 2011 ) states that the proposal to add use of child pornography to criteria B of pedophilia is in direct conflict with the newly proposed distinction between paraphilia and paraphilic disorder, muddying rather than clarifying the diagnostic definition of pedophilia. The proposal to distinguish paraphilic disorder form paraphilia derives from the fact that the diagnostic criteria for the paraphilias have two components: Criterion A, defining the presence of a parahilic erotic interest, and Criterion B, requring clinically significant distress, impairment, oracting out the paraphilia with a nonconsenting person. meeting criteria A and B is necessary for a diagnosis of a diagnosis of paraphilic disorder; meeting only criterion A, perhaps as an example of a behavioral manifestation of pedophilia. Some would say that the criterion must be modified to restrict it to the use of illegal forms of pornography (i.e.,) visual depictions of real children), excluding written or aural forms or images. (First, 2011). According to Bennett, (2017) states that the Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), outlines diagnostic criteria that must be met in order for a diagnosis of pedophilic disorder to be made. The criteria are as follows: The individual experiences intenses sexually arousing fantasies or urges involving sexual activity: with prepubescent children, over a period of at least 6 months. The individual has acted on these sexual urges, otr the urges has caused serious distress. He or she is at least 16 years of age and at least 5 years older than his or her victim. Note: This does not pertain to individuals in late adolescence who are involved in on going sexual relationships with, say, 12 or 13 years old. If the individual meets the criteria for pedophilic disorder, it should also be evaluated and specified in the disorder is: Eclusive type, whereas the individuals is only attracted to children. Nonexclusive type, whereas the individual is attracted to children in addition to mature individuals. Limited to increst, if the person is sexually attracted to males, sexually attracted to females, or sexually attracted to both. As a counselor the writer would use the cognitive-behavioral model which will help the client to think about their fantasies and how it effect the victims. According to Bennett, (2017) states that (CBT) has proven to successfully treat people with pedophilic disorder. It shows empathy, assertiveness training, relaose prevention, and also involve confronting the person's distortions as well as teaching lifelong maintenance. Reference:Bennett, T. (2017). Different treatments for pedophiliawww.livework.comFirst, M. (2011). The inclusion of child pornography in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for pedophilia: conceptual and practical problemswww.nih.pubmed.gov
HIST 1301 Trinity Valley Conqueror of the Native American Groups Discussion
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HIST 1301 Trinity Valley Conqueror of the Native American Groups Discussion
In this assignment you will need to write an essay of no less than 500 words regarding the life of Cabeza de Vaca after watching the following video entitled "All the World is Human." You will need to upload your paper as an attachment. Your essay will also be checked by plagiarism software called turnitin.com and should be saved as a PDF or Word file.Your task is to analyze the choice of de Vaca to become a conquistador, trader, and healer while living among the Native Americans of Texas and Mexico. Please focus on the consequences of that choice, his transformation over time, and how it impacted him as well as his companions. As Cabeza de Vaca’s role begins to shift from conqueror of the Native American groups to dependent upon their goodwill or lack thereof, his attitude toward the local populations begins to shift. Consider Cabeza de Vaca’s transformation from a strictly colonial mindset to that of a more hybrid mentality while living among "the other."The theme of transformation and conversion, both individual and collective, is present throughout his journey. The story of Cabeza de Vaca’s is an example of subjective historical experience. That means there are many interpretations of the story. Your essay will be critiqued upon your ability as to explain the consequences of his choices. What other options did he have? Did his decision resolve his dilemma as a shipwrecked Spaniard who came to the New World seeking fame and fortune? How did his choices and circumstances while living among Native Americans effect him once he returned to Spanish society? What impact did his decisions have upon him and the place of Cabeza de Vaca in history.
Emergency Management Planning of Smith Hill Discussion
Using the concepts you have learned thus far, write a post that answers the following:1. Discuss the emergency management ...
Emergency Management Planning of Smith Hill Discussion
Using the concepts you have learned thus far, write a post that answers the following:1. Discuss the emergency management planning of Smith Hill at the end of Chapter 3 in your Fundamentals of Emergency Management text.2. What are the problems with the Smith Hill Emergency Management organization?3. How can emergency planning be improved in this town? Forum RequirementsGrading: Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, the quality of original ideas, the conversational exchanges with other students, and the attribution given to the authors or creators work. Refer to the Forum Rubric for additional details concerning grading criteria and the Forum Expectations for a more detailed explanation of what I expect out of the forums.All forums will be scored according to this Forum Rubric.Please click here for additional information on the Forum Expectations.Initial Post: Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words and should fully utilize the materials that have been provided to you in order to support your response.Initial post due by 11:55 pm ET on ThursdayTwo Required Replies: Please thoughtfully reply to at least two other students initial posts with a minimum of 100 words to each student, and be sure to challenge, support or supplement another student’s answer using the terms, concepts, and theories from the required readings. Also, do not be afraid to respectfully disagree where you feel appropriate; as this is also a part of your analysis process.Replies due by 11:55 pm ET on SundayAdvancing the Conversation: To receive full credit for this forum, you must also advance the conversation throughout the week by replying back to everyone, in your forum thread, that replied to your initial post. Attribution: Sources utilized to support answers are to be given the proper attribution. What is attribution? Simply put, attribution is identifying the author creator of a work. APA citing and referencing is not needed, but you must identify the author or creator. Example: The Building Code article by Smith discussed the need for added codes to ensure the safety of building occupants. Student#1 AlexThe biggest issue I see with the Smith Hill case study is how poorly they have set up there EOP in an event of an emergency disaster. Smith Hill is a small town, with a small budget, but having a more sound plan in case of an emergency can is always something every city or town should invest money into. They had a plan on what to do in case of an emergency but they had no clearly defined roles, no back up plans in case a hospital gets overwhelmed, and a mutual aid agreement with other local governments that they did not even know about. The suburb of Smith Hill should of implemented a local emergency management committee (LEMC) to be able to allocate and make a good EOP, so this small town will be more prepared and recover quicker from an emergency disaster. "The emergency planning process consist of five principle functions: planning activities, team climate development, situation analysis, resource acquisition, and strategic choice." (Lindell, Prater, Perry, & Nicholson, 2006, p. 68) It seems like Smith Hill suffered greatly on the team climate development and planning activities. Resource acquisition should also be a top priority for such a small town. Having mutual aid from other towns or from the state/federal level is very important to return Smith Hill to normal operations, especially with a low budget.The fire department and police department are the best local government management agencies (LEMA) to help the city in a time of crisis. Day in and day out, they practice scene management whether its a domestic violence call dealing with a small amount of people, all the way up to a full blown house fire or an act of terrorism. They work hand in hand with each other to mitigate and help fix the situation. A clear plan should be laid out showing what their roles are in a city wide emergency. Also, knowing the capacity of hospitals, what resources are available in the hospital and to what other hospital nearby can accept patients as well. Agencies can get overwhelm quickly, so having mutual aid and understanding who and what goes where can help a city have a successful emergency management organization. AlexReferenceLindell, M. K., Prater, C. S., Perry, R. W., & Nicholson, W. C. (2006, July 15). Fundamentals of Emergency Management. Retrieved from https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/394180/training.fema.gov_20150724115942.URLStudent# 2 GuillermoHello Class, for this weeks forum we are going to evaluate the Smith Hill Emergency Management Planning.1. Discuss the emergency management planning of Smith Hill at the end of Chapter 3 in your Fundamentals of Emergency Management text.Its difficult to actually explain Smith Hill Emergency Management Plan since it was almost non existent. What they have in place is faulty and unreliable "plan" that will not help if as emergency arise. Beginning with a small budget and the elected officials that did not care about emergency management made the program a failure. The city did not care about the program either, missing meetings with other organizations that deal and help with emergency management. 2. What are the problems with the Smith Hill Emergency Management organization?The whole Smith Hill Emergency Management Planning its faulty and needs to be updated. The root of the problem with this program its the lack of interested from the elected officials combined with the faulty plan in place. Nobody wanted to responsible for the Smith Hill Emergency Management Planning and the appointed people already had other things on their plate.Communication and accountability are the biggest problems with the Smith Hill Emergency Management plan that they have in place.3. How can emergency planning be improved in this town? To improved in this area the whole program that its in place needs to get revamped all they way form the top. Start with the budget if its possible get the elected officials and the the city involved in the process and show them how important Emergency Management is. Attending to the meetings to gather information that helps the development of the Emergency Management and plan. Appoint specific officials that are going to take care of each one of their positions and that can perform to the level that its needed and or provided training for everyone that needs it. Engage with closed counties or jurisdictions to develop a master Emergency plan with open communication to help both counties. -Soto
The Historical Context of Sustainability Improvement Planning & Management Essay
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The Historical Context of Sustainability Improvement Planning & Management Essay
Total of 500-words. First, answer the following questions in 200-words: 1. Explain the historical context of sustainability. 2. The conservation and environmental movements have resulted in many laws and agency protocols with the objective of protecting and enhancing the environment, including the human environment. Why was that outcome so important for public works and infrastructure projects? Then, read: http://www.ebudget.ca.gov/2014-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf, and write a 300-word paper that discusses and identifies the approaches taken to deal with the problems of uncertainty. Pleas cite, add references, and format the paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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What brochure would you create for your group design?
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Post University Treatment and Causes of the Neurocognitive Disorders Discussion
DQ#1 Neurocognitive Disorders Shannon LOne of the most common fears for older adults is the fear of losing their mental capacities, or becoming senile (Naleppa & Reid, 2003). Senility is generally viewed as an inevitable experience of old age, and encompasses the loss of emotional and mental capacity to relate to reality, helplessness, and incontinence (Naleppa & Reid, 2003). Additionally, Dementia is a term for a variety of brain disorders related to brain cell impairment, and the symptoms include disorientation to time and place, memory loss, disturbances in thinking, impairment of judgment, and inappropriate emotional responses (Naleppa & Reid, 2003). One of the more common and well-known forms of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which is a degenerative disease and individuals usually start showing symptoms after the age of 65. Alzheimer's disease usually presents with a similar course for most individuals; the first stage being forgetfulness and impaired short-term memory, followed by impaired cognitive functioning, and concluding with dementia and diminishing of physical functions (Naleppa & Reid, 2003). This writer has witnessed the effects of Alzheimer's disease first-hand in her grandmother, and it was a profoundly sad and emotional experience, as Alzheimer's can be a very ruthless and heartbreaking disease. While Alzheimer's is still incurable and considered irreversible, it is a huge focus of many research companies and new drugs and treatments are constantly being developed and tested. According to the National Institute on Aging, common changes in personality and behavior in an individual with Alzheimer's often include: becoming easily and more frequently worried, upset or angry, becoming depressed or showing little interest in engaging, hiding things, or believing others are hiding things, wandering away from home and frequent confusion ("NIA", 2017) . Additionally, an individual may stop caring about their appearance, stop bathing or maintaining personal hygiene, and begin wearing the same clothes every day . Individuals with Alzheimer's often display feelings of sadness, fear, stress, and confusion, begin exhibiting symptoms of new physical health-related problems and other physical issues, such as constipation, hunger and thirst or problems seeing or hearing ("NIA", 2017). As this writer's grandmother suffered from Alzheimer's and ultimately passed away from it, her personality and behavioral changes were undoubtedly the most difficult and upsetting aspects of the disease for her and her family, as well as for her grandmother. She was often extremely confused and unsure of what year it was, who anyone was around her, or what was happening in reality. As far as causes of these personality changes are concerned, the most prevalent cause is related to the changes that happen in the brain, as the brain is actually physically changed by Alzheimer's, with parts of it atrophying and other parts becoming malformed, twisted, or clumped together (Heerma, 2019). This writer also stumbled across many articles related to early-onset dementia, which she knew less about than the aforementioned late-onset form. Research suggests that early-onset forms of dementia differ from late-onset forms in a variety of ways, including a broader spectrum of expression, the pervasiveness of certain cognitive symptoms and severity of neuropsychiatric signs (Ducharme, 2013). The most common variation found in early-onset is language and executive impairment, rather than memory loss (Ducharme, 2013). The disease is difficult to diagnose in younger patients, as it can be easily attributed to depression, chronic stress, professional burnout or mental illness (Ducharme, 2013). This diagnosis often causes great upheaval in a family's life, as parents in their 40's and 50's usually still have children at home and are working full-time jobs, and early-onset dementia causes gradual loss of autonomy and the ability to accomplish daily tasks, which puts more pressure and stress on the rest of the family to take care of the afflicted member. The diagnosis can be particularly difficult for the individual's spouse, as the unexpected transition to the caregiver role is a sudden and jarring identity change (Ducharme, 2013). According to research, EOD (Early-Onset Dementia) has devastating psychosocial consequences that affect people in their most productive years of life and that have family responsibilities (Vieira, 2013). Compared with dementia in older populations, EOD goes more frequently undiagnosed, misunderstood and inadequately treated, with sparse resources and treatments in many countries (Vieira et al., 2013). It is also often perceived as a fatal disease for which there is no cure, and one where death appears before old age, as individuals are often left without medical attention or proper recognition. The causes of EOD are similar to those of dementia in the older population, with Alzheimer's being the most common form of EOD, affecting around 1 in 3 people with EOD ("Alzheimer's", n.d.). Rather than memory loss, younger people with Alzheimer's are likely to demonstrate problems with understanding visual information, difficulties with language, or difficulties in planning/organizing and decision making, and behaving in socially inappropriate ways ("Alzheimer's", n.d.). On a personal note, this writer's grandmother passed away from dementia and Alzheimer's, so she has a first-hand experience of how extremely detrimental and heartbreaking the effects of dementia can be on a person and their family. Especially for someone with a busy, active life, and a family, job and kids - this diagnosis would bring all of that to a screeching halt, and place great financial, emotional and psychosocial burden on one's spouse and family members. Regarding traumatic brain injury (TBI), a clinician will typically assess the severity during the diagnostic process; however, the initial assessment of TBI severity does not necessarily predict the extent of disability arising from TBI ("National", 2019). Typical approaches to determining severity early after injury include neuroimaging, assessing the presence of an altered consciousness or loss of consciousness, assessing the presence of posttraumatic amnesia, and applying the Glasgow Coma Scale score ("National", 2019) . The DSM-V addresses TBI and its neuropsychiatric outcome with the framework for neurocognitive disorders, and requires strict criteria for diagnosing major or mild neurocognitive disorders resulting from TBI ("National", 2019). TBI is defined in the DSM-V as an impact to the head or other mechanisms of rapid movement or displacement of the brain within the skull, with one or more of the following : loss of consciousness, posttraumatic amnesia, disorientation and confusion, and neurologic signs ("National", 2019). Neuroimaging, CT imaging, MRI's, and advanced MRI imaging techniques all play critical roles in screening, diagnosing and assessing for the presence of TBI ("National", 2019).Once a TBI patient is physically stable, subsequent cognitive, emotional , behavioral and social difficulties often manifest, hindering engagement with treatment and daily functioning; managing these challenges requires a comprehensive neuropsychological approach (Gomez-de-Regil et al., 2019). CBT is built on the assumption that cognitions strongly affect behaviors, but through awareness, can be quantified and controlled, and application of CBT for TBI patients has been aimed at reducing anger, depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms, and at improving coping skills (Gomez-de-Regil et al., 2019) . Additionally, as deficits in executive functioning (EF) can be profound and debilitating in patients with TBI, the cognitive orientation to occupational performance model (CO-OP) can be utilized to encourage patients with TBI to use metacognitive strategies to identify and strengthen weak areas of cognition (Gomez-de-Regil et al., 2019). Telerehabilitation , such as videoconferencing between patients and therapists, can often support this approach to address issues with cognitive capacity and remembering verbally presented information (Gomez-de-Regil et al., 2019). References Alzheimer's Society. (n.d.). What causes young-onset dementia? United Against Dementia. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/what-causes-young-onset-dementiaDucharme, F., Kergoat, M.-J., Antoine, P., Pasquier, F., & Coulombe, R. (2013). The unique experience of spouses in early-onset dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 28 ( 6), 634–641. https://doi-org.postu.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/1533317513494443Gomez-de-Regil, L., Castillo, D., & Cauich, J. (2019). Evidence–Based Practice for Traumatic Brain Injury A Cognitive Rehabilitation Reference for Occupational Therapists. Behavioral Neurology. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6525953/#:~:text=Current%20TBI%20therapies%20include%20pharmacotherapy,symptoms%20are%20treated%20%5B7%5D. Heerema, E. (2019). How Alzheimer's Can Cause Changes in Personality. Very Well Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/personality-changes-in-alzheimers-97989Naleppa , M. J., & Reid, W. J. (2003). Gerontological social work: A task-centered approach. New York: Columbia University Press.The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2019). Evaluation of the disability determination process for traumatic brain injury in veterans. The National Academies Press. National Institute on Aging. (2017). Managing Personality and Behavior Changes in Alzheimer's. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/managing-personality-and-behavior-changes-alzheimers Vieira, R. T., Caixeta, L., Machado, S., Silva, A. C., Nardi, A. E., Arias-Carrión, O., & Carta, M. G. (2013). Epidemiology of early-onset dementia: A review of the literature. Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, Alexus MDear Professor and Classmates,There are various neurocognitive disorders that are associated with dementia. These disorders include Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy Bodies. Starting with Alzheimer's, the most common symptom as the the onset of this disorder is having difficulty remembering new information. Alzheimer's changes take part in the part of the brain that affects one's learning abilities. As this disorder progresses throughout the brain it eventually causes more severe symptoms. These symptoms include disorientation, both mood and behavior changes, deepening confusion about events, time and places, unfounded suspicions about others around them, serious memory loss as well as difficulty speaking, swallowing and moving (What Is Alzheimer’s?, 2020). Two abnormal structures of the brain that come along with this disorder are plaques and tangles. Both of these damage and kill nerve cells in the brain. Plagues are deposits of beta-amyloid that builds up in spaces between nerve cells (What Is Alzheimer’s?, 2020). Tangles are twisted fibers of tau that builds up inside cells (What Is Alzheimer’s?, 2020). Those who are at risk for alzheimer's is anyone 65 years and older. However, younger individuals who have a family history of this disorder could get it younger. For family history is a strong factor as to whether or not one will develop this disorder. Another risk factor that goes along with this is ones genetics. Latinos and African Americans have a higher risk then white individuals in developing this disorder. This is due to the belief that this is due to these groups having higher rates of vascular diseases. For good Vascular health is important. to have and keep up with when one has a family history and genetics that could potentially lead them to developing this disease. Another important thing to know about this disorder is that it is mpre likely to develop in women then it is men. Frontotemporal dementia is a cause of dementia that is caused by nerve cells in both the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are lost (Frontotemporal Dementia, 2020). The lack of nerve cells end up causing the lobes to shrink. This type of dementia ends up affects one's behavior, personality, language and movement abilities. This type of dementia tends to impact those at younger ages of 45 through 65 year olds. Men and women are both equally at risk for experiencing this type of dementia. It is uncertain as to what causes this type of dementia, but it is believed at this point that it is due to mutations of certain genes. The only risk for this dementia is if one has a family history of this type of dementia. Symptoms include having impaired judgement, being socially inappropriate, impulsive, or having repetitive behaviors, apathy, lack of empathy, lack of empathy and self awareness, etc. Symptoms and progression are different from person to person and really depends on what parts of the brain are involved/affected. Demenita with Lewy bodies is a progressive form of dementia that ultimately leads to the decline in one's thinking, reasoning and overall independept function. This form of dementia is due to abnormal tiny deposits that damage brain cells over time (Lewy Body Dementia, 2020). Lewy bodies are also found in other brain disorders including Alzheimers. Symptoms include changes in thinking and reasoning, delusions, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, etc. This type of dementia is found to affect men slightly more then women. This disease is progressive, starting off slow and gradually getting work as time goes on. Those who are 60 years and older are at a greater risk of developing this form of demenita. The role of a counselor in assisiting these clients is to help pick up and notice the signs of early stages of dementia. For those who have dementia will also tend to have depression, difficulty with relationships in their life, feel alone and even have anxiety about what the future holds for them. It is important to educate them and talk them through all of this to alleviate unnecessary stress. It is also important to teach them skills and tricks to use that will help them in their everyday life. Supporting these individuals and letting them know that they are not alone and that you will be with them every step of the way will really help comfort and motivate them. Educating them on their illness will help eliminate any false beliefs or assumptions one may have. As a counselor it is important to be kind, respectful and to give these individuals your full attention at all time. It is also a good idea to focus on what is possible and the strenghts opposed to the disabilities that go along with dimentia. All of this will help them better be able to cope with everything going on. In terms of their family, it will help them with emotional release by providing an environment where they can share their thoughts and opinions openly. It will also help educate and inform them about things they may not have been aware of prior. It will also help them figure out what changes and adjustments need to be made at home to help their family member. Lastly, any decisions that need to be made in terms of legalalities, finances and health can be discussed and thouroughly planned.The neurocognitive disorder the writer chose was Alzheimer's disease. In order to distinguish whether it would be deemed to be mild or major one needs to look at the medical or substance etiology. For major neurocognitive disorder for probable Alzheimer's disease is if anything from the list is present and the person is already diagnosed. It would be possible then this means that one has the following symptoms but isnt diagnosed yet. These include there being evidence of the cause of the disease being due to some sort of genetic mutation from family history or geneitc testing. Also all three of the following need to be present; clear evidence that one's memory and learning abilities are getting worse and at least one other cognitive domain (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The next is that the individual is experencing steadily progressive, gradual decline in their cognition without extended plateaus (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Lastly, there is no evidence of mixed etiology (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). For mild neurocognitive disorder for probable alzheimers disease, this means that the individual is diagnosed if there is any evidence of a causative genetic mutation from either their families history or genetic testing (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It would be possible for the same reasoning the writer talked about prior for major neurocogntive disorder. These three required symptoms are there is clear evidence of one's declinein learning and memory. They have been experiencing a steady, progressive and gradual decline in their cognition without any extended plateaus. There is also no evidence that what they are experiences is mixed with another etiology. Laslty, the disturbances the individual is experiencing cannot be better explained by any other disease or disorder. The severity of the disorder would impact the writers would with a client because of where their client is mentally at. It may be hard to have them focus and understand what is being talked about if their disease has progressed beyond a certain point. Depending on where the client is at mentally will determine on how the sessions go. For they may be at a point in their disease where they are unable to remember any new information or be able to understand what is being talked about for that matter. Evidence based therapies that counselors can provide when treating TBI include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and cognitive rehabilitation. References:American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596Frontotemporal Dementia. (2020). Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dementia/frontotemporal-dementia#:%7E:text=Frontotemporal%20dementia%20(FTD)%2C%20a,personality%2C%20language%2C%20and%20movement.Lewy Body Dementia. (2020). Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia/lewy-body-dementiaWhat is Alzheimer’s? (2020). Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimersDQ#2 Paraphilic DisorderTanya PThe Paraphilic disorder that I selected is the exhibitionistic disorder which causes an individual to expose sexual organs to other people. Its key symptoms include having this behavior repeated for more than six months, normal life disrupted, makes the person distressed, and no other mental illnesses. The treatment would include psychotherapeutic and pharmacological. Group, marital, family and individual therapy would be important. The treatment recommendations would be impacted by demographic factors of the person. For example, a relatively younger person would require individual therapy while a married man may require family therapy (Cooley, 2019). I would not consider working for a client charged with pedophilia. My cultural beliefs and values consider his behavior contrary to social norms affecting the most precious and vulnerable members of the society - prepubescent children. I believe such people should not be allowed to freely integrate with other members of the community. My pre-judgment about the person charged with pedophilia would hurt the quality of social care that I would give. ReferencesCooley, M. (2019). Exhibitionistic Disorder. The Paraphilias: Changing Suits in the Evolution of Sexual Interest Paradigms, 69Darren EHello class and Professor The paraphilic disorder that the writer chose to discuss is the pedophilia disorder and the criteria for diagnoses for this disorder. To get more specific the writer is talking about pedophilia with child porngrahy. According to First, ( 2011 ) states that the proposal to add use of child pornography to criteria B of pedophilia is in direct conflict with the newly proposed distinction between paraphilia and paraphilic disorder, muddying rather than clarifying the diagnostic definition of pedophilia. The proposal to distinguish paraphilic disorder form paraphilia derives from the fact that the diagnostic criteria for the paraphilias have two components: Criterion A, defining the presence of a parahilic erotic interest, and Criterion B, requring clinically significant distress, impairment, oracting out the paraphilia with a nonconsenting person. meeting criteria A and B is necessary for a diagnosis of a diagnosis of paraphilic disorder; meeting only criterion A, perhaps as an example of a behavioral manifestation of pedophilia. Some would say that the criterion must be modified to restrict it to the use of illegal forms of pornography (i.e.,) visual depictions of real children), excluding written or aural forms or images. (First, 2011). According to Bennett, (2017) states that the Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), outlines diagnostic criteria that must be met in order for a diagnosis of pedophilic disorder to be made. The criteria are as follows: The individual experiences intenses sexually arousing fantasies or urges involving sexual activity: with prepubescent children, over a period of at least 6 months. The individual has acted on these sexual urges, otr the urges has caused serious distress. He or she is at least 16 years of age and at least 5 years older than his or her victim. Note: This does not pertain to individuals in late adolescence who are involved in on going sexual relationships with, say, 12 or 13 years old. If the individual meets the criteria for pedophilic disorder, it should also be evaluated and specified in the disorder is: Eclusive type, whereas the individuals is only attracted to children. Nonexclusive type, whereas the individual is attracted to children in addition to mature individuals. Limited to increst, if the person is sexually attracted to males, sexually attracted to females, or sexually attracted to both. As a counselor the writer would use the cognitive-behavioral model which will help the client to think about their fantasies and how it effect the victims. According to Bennett, (2017) states that (CBT) has proven to successfully treat people with pedophilic disorder. It shows empathy, assertiveness training, relaose prevention, and also involve confronting the person's distortions as well as teaching lifelong maintenance. Reference:Bennett, T. (2017). Different treatments for pedophiliawww.livework.comFirst, M. (2011). The inclusion of child pornography in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for pedophilia: conceptual and practical problemswww.nih.pubmed.gov
HIST 1301 Trinity Valley Conqueror of the Native American Groups Discussion
In this assignment you will need to write an essay of no less than 500 words regarding the life of Cabeza de Vaca after wa ...
HIST 1301 Trinity Valley Conqueror of the Native American Groups Discussion
In this assignment you will need to write an essay of no less than 500 words regarding the life of Cabeza de Vaca after watching the following video entitled "All the World is Human." You will need to upload your paper as an attachment. Your essay will also be checked by plagiarism software called turnitin.com and should be saved as a PDF or Word file.Your task is to analyze the choice of de Vaca to become a conquistador, trader, and healer while living among the Native Americans of Texas and Mexico. Please focus on the consequences of that choice, his transformation over time, and how it impacted him as well as his companions. As Cabeza de Vaca’s role begins to shift from conqueror of the Native American groups to dependent upon their goodwill or lack thereof, his attitude toward the local populations begins to shift. Consider Cabeza de Vaca’s transformation from a strictly colonial mindset to that of a more hybrid mentality while living among "the other."The theme of transformation and conversion, both individual and collective, is present throughout his journey. The story of Cabeza de Vaca’s is an example of subjective historical experience. That means there are many interpretations of the story. Your essay will be critiqued upon your ability as to explain the consequences of his choices. What other options did he have? Did his decision resolve his dilemma as a shipwrecked Spaniard who came to the New World seeking fame and fortune? How did his choices and circumstances while living among Native Americans effect him once he returned to Spanish society? What impact did his decisions have upon him and the place of Cabeza de Vaca in history.
Emergency Management Planning of Smith Hill Discussion
Using the concepts you have learned thus far, write a post that answers the following:1. Discuss the emergency management ...
Emergency Management Planning of Smith Hill Discussion
Using the concepts you have learned thus far, write a post that answers the following:1. Discuss the emergency management planning of Smith Hill at the end of Chapter 3 in your Fundamentals of Emergency Management text.2. What are the problems with the Smith Hill Emergency Management organization?3. How can emergency planning be improved in this town? Forum RequirementsGrading: Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, the quality of original ideas, the conversational exchanges with other students, and the attribution given to the authors or creators work. Refer to the Forum Rubric for additional details concerning grading criteria and the Forum Expectations for a more detailed explanation of what I expect out of the forums.All forums will be scored according to this Forum Rubric.Please click here for additional information on the Forum Expectations.Initial Post: Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words and should fully utilize the materials that have been provided to you in order to support your response.Initial post due by 11:55 pm ET on ThursdayTwo Required Replies: Please thoughtfully reply to at least two other students initial posts with a minimum of 100 words to each student, and be sure to challenge, support or supplement another student’s answer using the terms, concepts, and theories from the required readings. Also, do not be afraid to respectfully disagree where you feel appropriate; as this is also a part of your analysis process.Replies due by 11:55 pm ET on SundayAdvancing the Conversation: To receive full credit for this forum, you must also advance the conversation throughout the week by replying back to everyone, in your forum thread, that replied to your initial post. Attribution: Sources utilized to support answers are to be given the proper attribution. What is attribution? Simply put, attribution is identifying the author creator of a work. APA citing and referencing is not needed, but you must identify the author or creator. Example: The Building Code article by Smith discussed the need for added codes to ensure the safety of building occupants. Student#1 AlexThe biggest issue I see with the Smith Hill case study is how poorly they have set up there EOP in an event of an emergency disaster. Smith Hill is a small town, with a small budget, but having a more sound plan in case of an emergency can is always something every city or town should invest money into. They had a plan on what to do in case of an emergency but they had no clearly defined roles, no back up plans in case a hospital gets overwhelmed, and a mutual aid agreement with other local governments that they did not even know about. The suburb of Smith Hill should of implemented a local emergency management committee (LEMC) to be able to allocate and make a good EOP, so this small town will be more prepared and recover quicker from an emergency disaster. "The emergency planning process consist of five principle functions: planning activities, team climate development, situation analysis, resource acquisition, and strategic choice." (Lindell, Prater, Perry, & Nicholson, 2006, p. 68) It seems like Smith Hill suffered greatly on the team climate development and planning activities. Resource acquisition should also be a top priority for such a small town. Having mutual aid from other towns or from the state/federal level is very important to return Smith Hill to normal operations, especially with a low budget.The fire department and police department are the best local government management agencies (LEMA) to help the city in a time of crisis. Day in and day out, they practice scene management whether its a domestic violence call dealing with a small amount of people, all the way up to a full blown house fire or an act of terrorism. They work hand in hand with each other to mitigate and help fix the situation. A clear plan should be laid out showing what their roles are in a city wide emergency. Also, knowing the capacity of hospitals, what resources are available in the hospital and to what other hospital nearby can accept patients as well. Agencies can get overwhelm quickly, so having mutual aid and understanding who and what goes where can help a city have a successful emergency management organization. AlexReferenceLindell, M. K., Prater, C. S., Perry, R. W., & Nicholson, W. C. (2006, July 15). Fundamentals of Emergency Management. Retrieved from https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/394180/training.fema.gov_20150724115942.URLStudent# 2 GuillermoHello Class, for this weeks forum we are going to evaluate the Smith Hill Emergency Management Planning.1. Discuss the emergency management planning of Smith Hill at the end of Chapter 3 in your Fundamentals of Emergency Management text.Its difficult to actually explain Smith Hill Emergency Management Plan since it was almost non existent. What they have in place is faulty and unreliable "plan" that will not help if as emergency arise. Beginning with a small budget and the elected officials that did not care about emergency management made the program a failure. The city did not care about the program either, missing meetings with other organizations that deal and help with emergency management. 2. What are the problems with the Smith Hill Emergency Management organization?The whole Smith Hill Emergency Management Planning its faulty and needs to be updated. The root of the problem with this program its the lack of interested from the elected officials combined with the faulty plan in place. Nobody wanted to responsible for the Smith Hill Emergency Management Planning and the appointed people already had other things on their plate.Communication and accountability are the biggest problems with the Smith Hill Emergency Management plan that they have in place.3. How can emergency planning be improved in this town? To improved in this area the whole program that its in place needs to get revamped all they way form the top. Start with the budget if its possible get the elected officials and the the city involved in the process and show them how important Emergency Management is. Attending to the meetings to gather information that helps the development of the Emergency Management and plan. Appoint specific officials that are going to take care of each one of their positions and that can perform to the level that its needed and or provided training for everyone that needs it. Engage with closed counties or jurisdictions to develop a master Emergency plan with open communication to help both counties. -Soto
The Historical Context of Sustainability Improvement Planning & Management Essay
Total of 500-words. First, answer the following questions in 200-words: 1. Explain the historical context of sustainabil ...
The Historical Context of Sustainability Improvement Planning & Management Essay
Total of 500-words. First, answer the following questions in 200-words: 1. Explain the historical context of sustainability. 2. The conservation and environmental movements have resulted in many laws and agency protocols with the objective of protecting and enhancing the environment, including the human environment. Why was that outcome so important for public works and infrastructure projects? Then, read: http://www.ebudget.ca.gov/2014-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf, and write a 300-word paper that discusses and identifies the approaches taken to deal with the problems of uncertainty. Pleas cite, add references, and format the paper consistent with APA guidelines.
What brochure would you create for your group design?
ssignment #3: Group Design Part Two: Brochure (Obj. 4.3)Due Date: Jun 13, 2018 23:59:59 Max Points: 70Details:In man ...
What brochure would you create for your group design?
ssignment #3: Group Design Part Two: Brochure (Obj. 4.3)Due Date: Jun 13, 2018 23:59:59 Max Points: 70Details:In many instances, it may be necessary to advertise your group as a method to draw in new members. For this assignment, you need to develop a brochure (one page front and back with graphics and descriptions) that will "sell" your group as indicated in Group Design Part One to the public.The brochure should be written to apply to a wide variety of people as it should be available in various locations around your community (e.g., schools, doctor's offices, human services offices, restaurants, agencies serving the population of the group). Complete this assignment in Microsoft Word.To design your brochure, use the templates in Microsoft Office Publisher or any alternative word processing program. If you do not have these programs, you can use the online template resources on the Word Automation website. Omit/delete items on templates that do not pertain to assignment criterion. Keep in mind that only .doc, .docx, .eps, .htm, .pdf, .rtf, .txt, or .wpd files are accepted, with file size not to exceed 10 MB.While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.6.e. Approaches to group formation, including recruiting, screening, and selecting members. This assignment meets the following NASAC Standard: 91) Facilitate the entry of new members and the transition of exiting members.
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