Mrs. Covar Changed My Life

I didn’t know what I wanted to be at the time, but the medical field sparked my interest. I went up there, and I met a woman by the name of Pam who worked as an occupational therapist at a nursing home. She showed me around and introduced me to her patients. I love everything about her work. She would show simple tasks, such as cooking an egg, to her patients and helped them try to master it. Pam even showed them how to sit in the toilet seat by themselves. I observed and even helped her sometimes, and I loved the feeling of helping them get a step closer to living independently. Recently, I talked to the occupational therapist in the school at De Queen, and she told me that she has 32 kids that have Down syndrome or have some sort of disability problem. Her name is Kim, and she sees them twice a week for 30 minutes. She helps them recover or develop fine motor skills, visual and social participation skills, and problem solving skills. According to Kim, she states that occupational therapy and OTA is a career in which you help a person try to become independent in doing daily normal tasks, and she loves her job because she gets to see the progress every child makes. I knew that this was the career I wanted, and I was glad that UA Cossatot offered it. An occupational therapy assistant not only help patients recover daily skills, but they help them live

In the course, we discussed different aspects of biology such as photosynthesis, evolution, and, most importantly, genetics. During this unit, my fascination with the inner working of the body increased exponentially. All I could think about was the relationship between gene mutations and diseases. Thoughts of alleles, DNA, and how mutations of them can wreak havoc on the body ran through my head during and after class each and every day. As I continued to learn more and more about genetics the realization came to me that I was meant to study the human genome. The strong feeling that it was also my calling to help those affected by the possible negative effects of gene mutation began to surface. However, as I began to delve into genetics I started to worry that there would not be a career available that would match the criteria I hoped that my future job would possess. As if my biology teacher, Mrs. Barro, knew of the turmoil running rampant inside of my head, days after these concerns first came to pass she gave a lecture during class about the careers that were available if we were to continue our education in the field of science. One of those careers was genetic counseling. After Mrs. Barro explained in class what the job entailed, I ran home and researched it for myself. Soon, I discovered that this career path was perfect for what I wanted to accomplish through

Mrs. Song changed the way I view the world, and encouraged the transition from childhood to adulthood within my culture. She was my tenth grade English tutor, and though her main job was to instruct us through literature, she used movies, hands-on experiences, and personal stories to teach us just how relevant the books’ topics were to everyday life. Mrs. Song introduced me to a new way of viewing society, and taught me I can make a change in the world, even with limited resources. Because of her mentoring, I am changed, and I will continue to change. I have not only come to adore multiple varieties of literature, but I also have come to understand the value of communication, perseverance, and redemption.

My first goal was to learn more about how to work with, support, and help people with disabilities. Along with this goal, I wanted to become more familiar with the experience of working with this population. I am studying to become an occupational therapist and am currently interested in working mainly with disabled children. I am also interested in the elderly population, but through this experience at Windsong Equitherapy and some shadowing at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, I am leaning towards working with disabled children. Aside from this goal, I also wanted to learn how parents and families with disabilities cope with having a child with special needs and the effect this has on the

As my senior year approaches, I think about how I got to this point in my life; deciding on college to apply to and starting my life on my own. It’s kind of scary thinking about being on my own with no one to depend on but me. Knowing that I have to make every decision myself is liberating but also very intimidating. Growing up for me was different then some others because of the fact that I was born with Sickle Cell Disease, but having that has not stopped me from reaching my goals and dreams. I want to become a physical therapist because I don’t only want to help people regain mobility, but I also want to help them know that our bodies are something special and I want them to know emotionally and mentally that they can get through the rough

The increased understanding of genetics, largely the result of the completion of the Human Genome Project, has helped change the face of modern medicine. Genetic testing of an individual can not only help identify current diseases and disorders, but also help suggest treatment modalities and identify potential future illnesses. For example, patients with a family history of breast cancer can be tested for the breast-cancer gene, and, if positive, decide whether to pursue preventative therapies, such as pre-cancerous mastectomies. However, it is critical for healthcare workers to understand all of the ramifications of genetic testing so that they can answer patient questions about those tests. For example, if a genetic test can identify a disorder, but there is no preventative care or treatment for that disorder, will that knowledge help or harm the individual?

When she walked into the room, she had a big smile on her face. She was Papaw’s favorite nurse. She smelled of vanilla bean lotion, had an a little bit of tang to her accent, and her hair was always in a tall bun. When she was done checking his vitals and had left the room Papaw turned to me, “She reminds me a lot of you. You could be a nurse you know, caring, observant, smart, and funny.” Ever since that moment I have taken every science class that introduces the life of human medicine to me. For example, I have taken human anatomy, biomedical sciences, and chemistry. I found that I am not only interested in, but good at science. The act of knowing is fascinating and rewarding for me. When someone is hurt, I feel that people always say “Go

By definition, genetics is a term that refers to the study of genes and the role genes play inheritance: the way traits and conditions are passed down from parent to offspring. Genetics help families and medical professionals understand why diseases, like sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis, are inherited and what to do about these diseases. (National Human Genome Research Institute). These diseases are caused by mistakes in DNA, or mutations. Genetic counselors use different tests to find these mistake, diagnose disease, and help patients treat and cope with their

Moyer discusses all the potential operations that genetic engineering can do. She gives an example of Kira Walker, who “had inherited a mutated copy of a gene known as ABCC8 from her father . . . Kinra went into surgery. When she came out three hours later, she was cured” (Moyer). These new innovations are helping improve the lives of thousands of children that are born with genetic diseases or mutations. Not only does it provide the child with the possibility to live their life, it also helps parents save thousands of dollars that would have been spent on medication and extensive care if these disabilities go

This disability to focus on anything work related makes it almost impossible to maintain a job, however, this lack of interest in the mundane is what changed my life forever. There are billions upon billions of spectacular tales in this universe, none more important than the last; or so I thought, this unforgettable yet forgotten story was different and it all began with the day I met him, the day he took me to the stars. I am Alice Alnila Rose and this is my story, This is the story of when it all began. I can still remember that first

There are more than 10,000 recorded genetic diseases that are passed on through generations affecting millions of people, often with fatal or severely debilitating illness. Scientist worldwide are working to crack the genetic codes to identify genes linked to disease, diagnose abnormalities, and discover new treatment. “The Genetic Disease Foundation is a non-profit 501c (3) organization that established since 1997 by patients and families affected by genetic disorder” (GDF, 2010). The Foundation furnish education programs for everyone and physicians to enhance the knowledge about genetic diseases and the necessity for and availability of testing for many disorders. In addition, the research designed to enhance genetic testing and to find out ways to treat, cure and ultimately avoid genetic disorders. GDF mission is to help prevent and treat genetic disease by supporting research, education and counseling.

Although science of genetics still has to be improved to able to accurately predict genetic conditions, the information it provides can be a good indicator of future illnesses. This helps psychologically prepare and “receive genetic counseling” (Amy) and prepare for any surgery that may be required to prevent the disease. This new invention has opened up amazing possibilities and should be used in order to better our health. The small group of people who aren’t afraid of the possible consequences believe that their “life is worth more than the cost of

I passionately believe that our society depends upon medical advances in order to progress and continue to improve people’s lives. This is achieved by understanding diseases - a disorder of the structure or function that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specified location (McGraw-Hill, 2002) - the effects that they have and the interrelatedness of systems in the human body. Some diseases are genetic – the defective alleles have been inherited from one parent or both. Other diseases that require gene therapy are not inherited and can be caused by a mutation that changes the base sequence in the genetic code. (Mike Boyle, 2008)

A genetic researcher or a genetic scientist analyzes hereditary characteristics to develop new pharmaceutical and agricultural products. They also work in clinical settings, as counselors for genetic diseases or physicians administering genetic treatments. A genetic researcher also alters genes in order to improve the biological capabilities of humans, plants and animals. In this field, the main goal is to help people lead quality lives. A genetic researcher is on a path of constant discovery of new combinations and permutations which can enhance the efficiency and optimality of its area of use. For example, trying to improve the quality of genetically modified seeds for better and more efficient growth of plants.

Every living thing is the product of the genes that were passed down from ancestors. Genes make up everything we are. One gets their traits from their parents. Most people live full lives with relatively good health. However, some people inherit mutated genes or faulty genes. This could lead to genetic disorders that could be life threatening. Even today, many genetic disorders still remain incurable, leaving many people without hope. Genetic therapy could be their answer. It is through this research that the cure for genetic disorders can be found. Though some people believe it is unethical or immoral to alter genes, current therapeutics have not been able to save the lives of the patients with these diseases. Genetic therapy