Interview with a Non-Traditional Adult Learner: An Interpretative Report Introduction Non-traditional students can be identified as students who may have "non-traditional" characteristics which may include being financially independent‚ or delayed enrollment into college (not entering right out of high school)‚ or are returning to college after having "stepped-out" at least once‚ or are working full time or attending college part time‚ or have children‚ are married‚ widowed or divorced‚ or commute
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Should juveniles be tried as adults? Some people disagree and others agree. Juveniles can be tired as adults committing crimes such as a DUI‚minor in possession‚robbery‚rape‚murder and any other crimes committed by an adult. The juveniles can be punished under the juvenile law. The juvenile law states that although most states try juveniles crime cases in juvenile court when the offenders is younger than 18‚ a few states have younger cutoffs (Juvenile Law). The treatment and successful reintegration
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I interviewed an adult woman who lives in my neighborhood. Her name is Marina and she is 66 years old always trying to be active but in fact‚ she has a lot of health issues. She lost her husband 12 years ago and from then on‚ she lives by herself. So‚ I decided to invite her for a breakfast on Sunday morning and spent a little bit time together and talk. She responded to my invite with a very enthusiasm and interest. I am assuming it is because in her life there is not happening a lot of interesting
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Being an adult Being an adult means taking responsibility. There is no specific time or chronological age when you become an adult. It does not depend on age‚ but it happens with self-realization and becoming mature. For some‚ adulthood may be starting universities or starting a new family‚ or beginning new jobs‚ or just simply going through life’s trials and tribulations. When you are an adult‚ you create an identity for yourself. You no longer rely on others. Adults can think and act independently
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Safeguarding Adults South Yorkshire’s Adult Protection Procedures Safeguarding Adults South Yorkshire’s Adult Protection Procedures CONTENTS SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION & GOVERNING PRINCIPLES 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Introduction Endorsement Multi-agency working in safeguarding adults Key roles in safeguarding adults Responsibilities in safeguarding adults Dealing with disagreements and complaints Governing principles SECTION 2 – PROCEDURES 2.1 2.2
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An additional assessment method that was used was the Adult Behavior Checklist (ABCL). Tenneij and Koot (2007) state that this testing instrument has demonstrated reliability in test-retest correlations and internal stability of scales. This assessment method is given to those who work closely with‚ or are very familiar with‚ the client. The questionnaire consists of 118 items that are related to behavioral problems. The answers to these questions are to be answered in the form of not true‚ somewhat
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Interacting with Older Adults The future of health care in America will critically focus on older adults and chronic diseases. Presently‚ the Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] (2013) reported that more than half of older adults have multiple chronic conditions. Accordingly‚ major health agencies urge care providers to expand their education and training in gerontology. Similarly‚ to meet the needs of the seniors effectively‚ medical staff need to be well-informed of the culture
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Kids are not adults. It has been debated over the years whether the juvenile system should be left with only one judicial system where the same rules apply to both adults and juveniles remaining. Children have been tried as adults without any consideration of their age or crime committed. Only after their teenage years does a child realize important concepts and rules society expects. Research shows that the prosecution of juveniles as adults does not help reduce crime and can affect some psychologically
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Context That Motivates Adult Learning There are four “distinct context” to motivate adult learners according to the research of Malcolm Knowles (Alexander‚ M.‚ Clugston‚ W‚ & Tice‚ E. (2009) these are; Practical‚ Personal‚ Experiential and Idealistic Context. Practical context describes one who is motivated by intentional or specific personal gain where you deliberately choose to learn a subject or activity knowing in advance of starting the learning process that it will benefit and /or be
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Falls in Older Adults Growing up our body experience a lot of changes. As we age‚ our bodies develop in order to be stronger. However‚ as we get older our bodies start to deteriorate; if not maintained properly it becomes fragile. It is not uncommon for older adults in their nineties to still be walking‚ but a single slip or fall could take that independence away. “Falls are the most common cause of accidental death among older adults and are associated
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