Read this book and answer the questions related to chapters assigned, for the first question I want the answer by tomorrow. second part by 25th,and the rest by April 1st.thank you
1 Being Mortal wk 1-2: Assigned Reading Intro, Ch 1 Independent Self and Chapter 2 Things Fall Apart
What is autonomy? And how much autonomy does the aging population experience?
( only half a page)
2 Being Mortal wk 2-3: Assigned reading Ch 3 Dependence & Ch 4 Assistance
1-Why do most people dread going to nursing homes?
2-Wilson created the concept of Assisted living facility.What are some of the advantages, as described on p. 87-88?
What do you see as disadvantages?

1. Wilson's assisted living ideal is not always carried out by the current directors of assisted living homes. What concepts do you find to be of most value? (one page)

3 Being Mortal wk 3-4: Assigned reading Ch 5 A Better Life

1. Lately, pets have become more popular in long-term living homes. What is your belief about having pets available for those that live in Long-term homes?
   a. What are some of the positives and negatives?
2. Royce's: The Philosophy of Loyalty, he explores the reasons why just food, safety, shelter, etc. provides an empty existence. He concludes that we all need a cause beyond ourselves. Do you agree?
   a. What are your "causes"? (related to the field of nursing)
   (one page)
   4 Being Mortal wk 4-5: Assigned reading Ch 6 Letting Go
   Chapter 6, Letting Go
   Gawande speaks of "curbing the medical imperative." (pg 149) "When should we try to fix, and when should we not? "How would you answer the same question?
   Why do you think it's so difficult for doctors/nurses and/or family to refuse or curtail treatment?(only half a page)

5 Being Mortal wk 5-6: Assigned reading Ch 7 Hard Conversations

Do you see any evidence that the US is changing it's idea of end-of-life care?
What do you think your role as a RN is when caring for someone as they approach the end of their life? (only half a page)

6 Being Mortal wk 6-7: Assigned reading Ch 8 Courage & Epilogue

Gawande says that for the aged or terminally ill, there are two criteria:
confronting the reality of mortality
acting on the truth we find

1. How do we strike a balance between fear and hope, while still confronting reality?
2. Just because we could, does that mean we should?
3. Have you changed your thinking about end-stage illness, old age, and quality of life?
4. Has reading this book given you food-for-thought about healthcare and the aging?
5. Would you recommend this book to others? Why?
   (one page)

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