week 3 assignment 2 alzheimers disabilities

 
his assignment will help you understand the disabilities that are caused due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Ellen is a 64-year-old Chinese American, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. She has been working steadily as a secretary but recently due to the disease has found it harder to perform her duties. She has worked for 34 years. She has recently become widowed and has two adult kids who live in the same area as her. But they rarely agree on how to provide care for her. Ellen has asked her children to help her navigate her decision to retire.
Based on the above scenario, create a 5- to 6-page report in a Microsoft Word document that describe the issues that Ellen and her children need to address regarding:

Ellen’s retirement
Ellen’s future health care plans
Ellen’s housing
Ellen’s financial situation
Ellen’s ability to perform her job effectively
The disease progression and its effect on her activities of daily living (ADL)
Advanced directives
Funeral plans
Social supports available to Ellen
Role her culture may play on her family’s decision

Support your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
Cite any sources in APA format.
Submission Details
Name your document SU_HSC4000_W3_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
Submit your document to the W3 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Week 3, Day 6.
Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsDescribed the issues that Ellen and her children need to address regarding:

Ellen’s retirement
Ellen’s future health care plans
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