05 Jan Discuss 2 theories of aging and 2 myths about aging.
Order Instructions
Gerontology counselors in training learn about different theories on aging and the physiological and cognitive changes caused by aging to the various body systems of the elderly. Disengagement, activity, programmed, and environmental theories of aging are just a few. These theories suggest that aging and changes in the body system affect individuals differently, and older people respond to such changes differently.
Assignment Details
For this week’s assignment, from your weekly reading, write a 5-page assessment of any 2 theories of aging, the effect of aging on different body systems, and why people age differently. Address the following:
1. Discuss 2 theories of aging and 2 myths about aging.
2. Explain how aging affects cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, nervous, and cognitive systems.
3. Discuss the importance of treating the elderly as individuals.
4. Demonstrate how the ageist attitude of health care professionals affects the elderly.
Submitting your assignment in APA format means, at a minimum, you will need the following:
(Please remember abstract and conclusion, thank you)
Title page: Remember the running head. The title should be in all capitals.
Length: 5 pages minimum
Abstract: This is a summary of your paper, not an introduction. Begin writing in the third person.
Body: This begins on the page following the title page and abstract page and must be double-spaced (be careful not to triple- or quadruple-space between paragraphs). The typeface should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics, except as required for APA-level headings and references. The deliverable length of the body of your paper for this assignment is 5 pages. In-body academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.
Reference page: References that align with your in-body academic sources are listed on the final page of your paper. The references must be in APA format using appropriate spacing, hanging indent, italics, and uppercase and lowercase usage as appropriate for the type of resource used. Remember, the Reference page is not a bibliography but a further listing of the abbreviated in-body citations used in the paper. Every referenced item must have a corresponding in-body citation.
Grading Rubric: Maximum 200 Points
Grading Criteria Points
Deliverable requirements addressed; understanding of material and presenter’s message and intent are clear 80 points Followed assignment guidelines and criteria 40 pts Yes/Complete Mostly Not at all
Overall quality 40 pts Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement
Scholarly research that supports the writer’s position is properly acknowledged and cited, and direct quotations do not exceed 10% of the word count of the body of the assignment deliverable 50 points Title page, table of contents, tables, exhibits, appendices or reference page included 25 pts Yes Partially Not at all
Content is original with less than 35% match 25 pts Yes 36–50% 51% or over
Critical thinking: Position is well-justified; logical flow; examples 20 points Position is justified with examples 10 pts Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement
Presentation flows logically 10 pts Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement
Structure: Includes introduction and conclusion, proper paragraph formatting, and reads as a polished academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the required assignment deliverable 15 points Includes introduction and conclusion 5 pts Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement
Paragraphs are formatted properly 5 pts Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement
Reads as polished academic paper or presentation 5 pts Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement
Mechanical: No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors 20 points Spelling and grammar are accurate 10 pts Yes Partially Not at all
Punctuation is accurate 10 pts Yes Partially Not at all
APA: Deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication Manual 15 points References are cited in accordance with APA formatting 10 pts Yes Partially Not at all
Reference page is included 5 pts Yes Partially Not at all
