Exercises 1. Synergy Valuation a. Cost and revenue synergies Managers of an acquiring company anticipate cost savings pretax of $50 million in the first year of the deal and $100 million the next and that thereafter the savings would grow @ inflation‚ 2%. Marginal tax rate is 30%. The firm must invest $1 billion to achieve these savings and starting in the third year must spend 5% of the pre-tax savings to sustain the rate of savings. As part of rationalization of operations‚ some assets will be
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How can nurses ensure that older people are treated with respect and dignity whist being cared for in hospital or in the community? The aim of the following essay is to explore how nurses can ensure that older people are treated with respect and dignity whist being cared for in hospital or the community. The essay will seek to gain an understanding of the biopsychosocial influences associated with dignity which affect the older person. Age concern describe dignity to mean that everyone
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NRSE 210 Older adult assessment: Part I Subjective Data a. Biographic data Name: M. C. Address: 1257 Sunrise Lane Cheshire‚ CT 06410 Phone Number: (203) 898 – 7643 Age: 60 Birth date: February 27‚ 1953 Birthplace: Fuchou‚ China Gender: Male Marital status: Married Race: Asian Ethnicity: Occupation: chef at a Chinese restaurant (China Dragon) Primary Language: Chinese Source of history: the patient himself‚ seems reliable and his 31 year old son D.C. who also seems reliable
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My perception of the older adult has been somewhat influenced by society. Society’s view is that older people need special treatment because of their poor health‚ lack of income‚ or because they lack social support. Therefore‚ they feel that the older adult needs extra help. At times I do feel the same way‚ but my view is more geared to what is called "compassionate stereotyping". This stereotype attempts to create sympathy for older people‚ but it doesn’t give a true picture of later life. See‚
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I had the privilege of interviewing a 60 year old gentlemen who I will identify as Mr. E to protect his privacy for this assignment. The goal of my interview was to gain insight on aging from an older adult. I interviewed Mr. E in his home on a weekday evening. He expressed appreciation and was surprised that he was the focus of an interview in which his life story and thoughts would be recorded. Mr. E was born in a ranch in Guadalajara‚ Mexico. He is the youngest son of nine children. His father
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As I Grow Older- Langston Hughes Post Reading- (2) Running through the dusky meadows Chasing the glowing sun Poundings on the moisty flora Poundings of the heart And then the sun goes down Down into the grays and blues Off the sound The sea is there Facing and twisting the sand A new voice is heard Swirling in the air Strong and quaint Vivid like diamonds under light I take my run into the ocean Take on my golden flight Reflection- 1. I have enjoyed reading As I
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effects of aging older adults’ process and respond to medicines differently than in younger people. Age-related changes in the body‚ liver‚ kidneys‚ central nervous system‚ and heart contribute to the older adult to become more vulnerable to overdose and side effects. Furthermore‚ age-related challenges such as memory loss or poor eyesight can make it harder to follow instructions for taking medication (Hamilton‚ Gallagher‚ & O’Mahony‚ 2009). As a result of financial issues older adults in attempt
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Assume the unit-cost data shown in the Table 1 below is for a perfectly competitive poducer: (a) At a product price of $32‚ will this firm produce in the short run? Why‚ or why not? If it does produce‚ what will be the firm’s profit-maximising or loss-minimising output? Explain. Specify the amount of economic profit or loss per unit of output. (b) Answer the questions of (a) on the assumption that product price is $41. (c) Answer the questions of (a) on the assumption that product price is
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With the older adult population steadily increasing‚ society has a long way to go with embracing this population as it relates to the negative effects that ageism has on older adults. Western cultures are excessive about obtaining and maintaining youthfulness and constantly trying to find ways to combat the process of aging. As a gerontologist‚ it is my role to educate older adults as well and the general community about the issues affecting older adults including ageism. In order to be successful
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Insomnia in the older adult significantly impacts the normal physical functioning and quality of life of patients. Evidence suggests that insomnia in the elderly is often overlooked‚ or undertreated by healthcare professionals (Moren & Benka‚ 2012). Cognitive behavioral strategies have been recommended to help relieve and even treat insomnia in the elderly (Moren & Benka‚ 2012). The purpose of this paper is to examine the current evidence supporting the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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