Tag: Neurological Symptoms

How would one know if an elderly relative had clinical depression or was sad because of specific life changes and lossesWhat kind of therapy would a professional recommend and why??

Depression in the Elderly

Depression in later life is usually diagnosed on the basis of two clusters of symptoms: feelings and physical changes. In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, research the topic of depression in the elderly and address the following:

How would one know if an elderly relative had clinical depression or was sad because of specific life changes and losses?

What are the consequences of depression in the elderly?

Which behaviors would indicate a person going through depression needs therapy?

What kind of therapy would a professional recommend and why?

Be sure to include APA citations for any resources you used as references.

Explain the causes of these symptoms using the Job Characteristics Model (discussed in your textbook on pp. 169-172). Be sure to address the core job characteristics of skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.

Yakkatech Inc. Case Study

Read the YakkaTech, Inc. Case Study on pp. 181-182 in your textbook and then write a report that answers each of the questions listed below (not the questions following the case study in the textbook):

1) What symptom(s) in this case suggest that something has gone wrong?

2) Explain the causes of these symptoms using the Job Characteristics Model (discussed in your textbook on pp. 169-172). Be sure to address the core job characteristics of skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.

3) What job design practices should YakkaTech executives take to correct these problems? Be specific.

 

Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

Assessing Neurological Symptoms

Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.

Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you were assigned.

Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient