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    our core beliefs. This Doctrine can be summarized to say that Justification is God’s declaration, that only through faith in his son’s suffering are we saved and are righteous in God’s sight. This teaching is as old as our religion and we can see this through its expression from both old and new testaments writers. Justification is at the heart of our faith, so it is important to be able to understand and analyze this fundamental Doctrine. Martin Luther described Justification by faith as articulus

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    As the need for elderly care is increasing, the problems of caring for the elderly is also increasing. The number of elderly persons in the United States is steadily rising. This brings into play the issue that the cost of the care for the elderly is also steadily elevating: as the cost of living grows, the cost of long- term care is also going to continue to increase. Seven out of ten people will receive long-term care in the United States. In 2010, there were an estimated 40 million people over

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    What can we do about ageism? What can we do to solve the serious social problem- ageism? It can be complicated and time consuming. I separate the solutions into three parts, First, old people need to face the social problems without fear, being honest about their physical, physiological situations and clear about their own needs, for instance, what they want to learn, what kind of help they need; Next, young people, especially teachers, doctors, family members and friends of older adults can observe

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    of the elderly living in aged care facilities fall at least once a year. In 2009, 26% of NSW residents who were aged 65 or over, fell at least once (NSW Health, 2011). Approximately 27,000 hospital admissions and at least 400 deaths of over 65 year olds were due to falls (NSW Health, 2011). More of these hospitalisations were for aged care residents than other elderly people. As well as this, hospitals generally have over 1400 falls cases per year, and aged care facilities experience reports of falls

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    “Worship is… our response, both personal and corporate, to God – for who He is! And what He has done! Expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live.” There are many definitions of worship out there. I have found that this one seems to best fit my heart when praying through the topic of worship. Worship is something that begins in the heart, privately, and then flows out during times of public and corporate gathering. Worship however, is something far deeper than music, dance, art, or

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    2. Consider the issues that surround mental wellness in older adults? What stressors contribute to their mental health? What about protective factors? There are many issues surrounding mental wellness in older adults. For instance, as Qui (2010) reports, some of these adults have a difficult time leaving the house, which can take a toll on them, as this population tends to have more mental and physical issues (p. 2423). Additionally, Zanjani (2012) notes that mental health issues are often erroneously

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    Accountability in the army is another integral part of Discipline, Accountability as defined should be understood as responsibility plain and simple. When the army asks a soldier, what is your accountability? It is merely asking, who or what are you responsible for? It is the responsibility of the service member to have within himself the desire to care for anything or anyone that is around him or under his supervision. The great challenge that the army presents to all soldiers is for them to understand

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    Many of the men working on the bridge knew each from previous jobs around the city or drinking at the Old Vic, the Blarney and the Commercial. Some played in the same soccer or football league or stood next to each other at a Bulldogs games or at the cricket; there were blokes who knew each other from school, from the neighbourhood. Antonello hooked up almost immediately with Sam and Slav, he knew both of them from soccer and Sam from a couple of previous jobs. They took to having all their breaks

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    In society age is a key aspect in the way people view others and how they communicate, a person’s age sets a tone for the language they use in communication with different groups be it their peers, elders, or the young. Three aspects of age in society are communication, ability, and socially constructed stigmas. Many of such aspects are portrayed in the movie “Something’s Gotta Give”, where a swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished

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    Raymond Tarango Old testament reflection This Old Testament coarse has given me new insight on the origins of the Christian faith. It has given further explanation on stories I only knew vaguely of. I have a clearer view on the stories of the Old Testament. From god flooding the world to the adversity of the Hebrew people. The Old Testament coarse has given me new insight on the way I see the Christian faith. In the Old Testament there are many occurrences when god does the bizarre to

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