- Describe major changes that occurs on the neurological system associated to age. Include changes on central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
- Define delirium and dementia, specified similarities and differences and describe causes for each one.
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Discussion RubricCriteriaRatingsPoints
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
5 points
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.
4 points
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts.
2 points
Fair
Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts.
1 point
Poor
Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues, problems, and concepts.
5 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
3 points
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
2 points
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
1 point
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
0 point
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
3 points