The Ethical Dilemma Of Dementia With My Dad - 1169 Words

Introduction So,†¦ My ethical dilemma is to decide whether to ask, or address, what might be very early signs of dementia with my dad. I’ve known him for a long time now and I’m not sure if little signs like telling the same stories over again are really signs of this (I do the same thing sometimes, I forget who I told what or when I told them, hopefully I don’t have dementia†¦), or if they are just normal tendencies and possibly a sign of not seeing each other as much as we did in the past. I mentioned during his last visit that pretty soon he would be able to hide his own Easter eggs and it did not go over well. Is he worried about the same thing? What have my parents talked about with each other without telling me? My grandfather (on my mother’s side though) had dementia and once it turned into a real diagnosis I could look back at things we just thought were funny or a little weird and realize just what was really going on. I wish I had that time back now. Maybe there was a treatment for some of those symptoms. I remember we drove to Florida in my grandparent’s motorhome and he never let the gas tank get lower than three-quarters full. When he would put gas in he would overfill it right up to the gas cap too. We were going up a hill in Tennessee and gas was pouring out onto the road as we drove. I thought it was strange behavior but would have never guessed it was dementia. Below I will attempt to decide if addressing this question with my father is the right thing to doShow MoreRelatedHsm 542 Week 12 Discussion Essay45410 Words   |  182 Pages------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Week 1: Introductions/Overview: An Ethical and Legal Framework - Discussion This weeks graded topics relate to the following Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs): A | Given a situation related to reproductive genetics, genetic research, or the human genome project, develop a set of legal and ethical guidelines, which can be applied to genetic issues for the conduct of medical practice and/or research. | B | Given the contentiousRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesSensitive Line 58 Understanding and Appreciating Individual Differences Important Areas of Self-Awareness 61 Emotional Intelligence 62 Values 65 Ethical Decision Making and Values 72 Cognitive Style 74 Attitudes Toward Change 76 Core Self-Evaluation 79 SKILL ANALYSIS 84 Cases Involving Self-Awareness 84 Communist Prison Camp 84 Computerized Exam 85 Decision Dilemmas 86 SKILL PRACTICE 89 Exercises for Improving Self-Awareness Through Self-Disclosure 89 Through the Looking Glass 89 Diagnosing Managerial Characteristics