You Are a Gerontologist Who Is Preparing to Teach a Course

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Essay

You are a gerontologist who is preparing to teach a course on caring for those with Alzheimer's disease to a group of nurses at your local hospital. List and explain a few general guidelines that you might provide during the course.

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Definitions:

Bony Skeletons

Bony skeletons are composed of bones, providing structural support and protection to the body of vertebrate animals.

Jawless Scavengers

Aquatic organisms, such as hagfish, that lack jaws and feed on dead or dying fish, playing a vital role in the ocean's ecosystem by recycling nutrients.

Hagfish

A jawless marine fish known for its ability to produce a large amount of slime or mucus.

Cartilage Skeleton

A type of skeletal structure found in certain animals, including sharks and rays, that is made entirely of cartilage rather than bone.