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    Alzheimer’s and Dementia really the same thing? Aysha Culliver December 13‚ 2012 5th Period Woodward Purpose I often hear people say that a person suffering from Alzheimer’s is not the person they knew. I wander to myself. Who are they then? –Bob DeMarco. What is Alzheimer ’s disease? Alzheimer ’s disease is a disease that slowly and little by little destroys brain cells. It is neither transmittable nor contagious‚ but is the single most common cause of dementia. A condition that

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    Kantian Paternalism

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    Social Democrat More a welfare state‚ extensive programs In opposition: libertarian minimal state No paternalism oppose laws that protect people from harming themselves No morals legislation Now redistribution of income or wealth Any attempt to bring greater economic equality results in a destruction of free society Consider Holsti and Rosenau’s Three

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    Autonomy

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    Project Reflection Paper Autonomy is the right to have freedom in terms of pursuing your life with independence as an individual. Autonomy can be divided into three different type of categories known as moral‚personal‚ and political. Moral autonomy focuses on Kant’s idea of following the guidelines of what is morally justified rather than ensuing how or what other people are doing. Personal autonomy occurs when one is allowed to make choices for themselves and do what they please without any say

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    Dementia

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    PAYAL SHAH DEM 301 UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA WHAT ARE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s disease – The possible risk factors are increasing age‚ possible genetic link‚ being female and Down’s syndrome. Symptoms: word finding problems‚ forgetting how to do everyday activities‚ confusion‚ forgetting names of people‚ places and appointments ‚ mood swings and withdrawn. Vascular dementia – possible risk factors lifestyle( lack of exercise‚ too much alcohol

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    Congo Paternalism

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    While the official philosophy towards Congo was that of paternalism‚ the situation in the Belgian Congo did not change significantly. The Congolese remained treated as “second class citizens” compared to the Belgians‚ which kept them from attaining better opportunities and moving up the social ladder. In reaction

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    Dementia

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    * Outline for “Dear Dementia‚ I Hate You” Small part of the article “quote” “I hate dementia. I loathe it. I detest it. It is a monster that is slowly‚ bit by bit‚ mercilessly devouring the personality and mentality of my father”. Introducing the bias article to the audience Explaining what is dementia (briefly) How the person relates to this sickness Showing the point of view Explaining how the article is bias and to what side * Dementia is a distressing disease caused by the dreadful

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    Autonomy

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    Autonomy Autonomy is the personal rule of the self that is free from both controlling interference by others‚ and from personal limitations that prevent meaningful choice. Autonomous individuals act intentionally‚ with understanding‚ and without controlling influence. The word autonomy can have many applications in various areas of study. If we speak of autonomy in the context of the medical profession‚ matters like; the patients’ rights‚ informed consent‚ and taboo subjects such as euthanasia

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    Hard Paternalism Analysis

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    defend paternalism to prevent slavery. When a labourer

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    Learner autonomy and teacher autonomy How to foster learner autonomy and teacher autonomy depends on many factors ‚ including attitude‚ motivation‚ methods‚ management‚ situations‚ responsibility‚ right and capacity of learners ‚etc. and it is also based on how we take our teacher roles in classrooms .Being an English student‚ I have studied the methods to foster my autonomy in teaching English by applying my knowledge and experience to enable my learner to learn English more effectively. I am

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    Homeless Paternalism Essay

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    The concept of paternalism is heavily evident in most organizations‚ especially in areas concerning homeless people. While America prides itself as the most giving nation in the world‚ the idea behind different charities often juxtaposes this ideology. This idea of paternalism has been the practice for most food organizations in order to help the greater community. The notion that an organization should have the authority to disregard homeless people the right of their liberty for the sake of their

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