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The Scriptures are meant to be taken in context and deeper meanings can be drawn when various stories are considered and connections are drawn between passages. This is often the case with New Testament readings in light of Old Testament readings in the Bible. In addition to revealing Jesus in control of his actions, the irony of Pontius Pilate’s words, and the universality of Jesus’ kingship, the description of the inscription on Jesus’ cross in John 19:16b-22 also exposes Jesus’ willingness…

The most prominent form of ageism in the senior citizen’s life is the injustices in the health care system. Senior citizens reported that they are more likely to report ageism in their daily lives than racism or sexism (Marshall 2007, p. 258). Social Security and Medicare are two of the most attacked programs in the governmental budget, never physically altered because senior benefits are the third-rail of the budget (Campbell 2003, p. 32-33). The third-rail is the electrified rail of train…

midlife crises and their validity, when a person goes through a certain, life changing moment, and how their physical, cognitive, and mental health can be symbiotic. According to Levinson, an important part of middle age is coming to grips with being old versus being young (Santrock, 2015). Along with that, Dr. R has also come to grips with what he can and cannot…

The story Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield is about an old aged woman who lives all by herself. She has a usual routine that she follows by going to the park every Sunday. One Sunday afternoon she decides to puts on her fur and takes her usual seat and she finds more number of people than the last time she visited. It was because of the season that changed where the band at the Jardine’s Publiques also sounded much louder and different than the usual days. She doesn’t bother anyone around her…

Size of the Group A group on aging should have anywhere from eight to twelve people (Corey, 2010). This is a manageable size for group leaders and is small enough to facilitate discussion between members. Additionally, it would be ideal if the group could meet once a week. The group itself, as stated earlier, would likely take place in a nursing or retirement home for the sake of convenience for residents without a car. The added benefit to this is that those who are confined to a retirement…

When John is baptizing The Lamb of God accompanies him and he knows this because he sees “the Spirit coming down and resting” (John 1:33) When he sees this in John 1: 29 he says, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” A lamb embodies moral characteristics that we can compare to Jesus. Jesus spends his time on earth doing all his deeds for our Father God. Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice by God, and for all of us. Jesus is the Lamb of God, he holds the characteristics of a…

time, I question what changes will come about in the next 50 years, when I will be a part of this population. Currently, I am considered a double minority because of my race and gender; however, when I reach a certain age I will also be regarded as old. I am very curious to the lifestyle I will live during that time. This paper will focus on my reflection of what I learned so far and how that will impact my life when I am 75. Environment To begin, growing up I always heard the phrase, “you go…

1. Discuss the role of exercise, nutrition, and religion in the physical and mental health of elderly adults. Discuss the lifestyle practices that people can do at this stage to help counter some of the more detrimental effects of aging. According to Berger, the United States has predicted that the number of elderly people in our country will double by the year 2050. In order for the elderly to stay active and have a healthy life they must exercise and have proper nutrition. As people age the…

introduced to an elderly woman called Old Phoenix. Phoenix faces a path that she has traveled many times to obtain some medicine for her grandson’s health. However, Phoenix comes across many obstacles and social forces that make her journey strenuous. Although, she always makes her way through the path to collect her grandson’s medicine, the stories audience is able to witness a woman who is strong and motivated enough to complete her mission, but appears weak with old age. Welty’s journey…

Judaism and Christianity This week I am very happy to be reacting to the religions I feel most comfortable talking and holding discussions about. Due to my past education and personal experience with these religions, I felt it was much easier to form an opinion based on the readings and notes. There are so many important aspects to these religions and so much detail within them that could be focused on. I want to begin by answering the question talking about challenges with my own…