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Feedback Unit 2 (referring to Unit 1 material)

   Blog review for Elderly females and physical body                The elements for this unit have been covered by your group. The heading and subheadings of this portion of the website are appropriate for the information that is being shared. There are enough pictures and videos to support the information in this section. The elements in this section are clear and easy to follow for the viewer. I did not see any grammatical errors in this section. I really like how you guys included pictures that covered different areas of the body explaining how each part changes during aging. One of your pictures lists body functions and compares each area so that we can understand how it is different in both women and men. This was a great picture because it allowed me to better retain the information because it was neatly organized. It is also easier for some individuals to have visuals instead of reading information in paragraph. For me it is...

Feedback Unit 2

  As a mom of two daughters, ages 5 and 9, diving into the Adolescence life stage website hit home for me. It's so important to understand and learn how female bodies go through unique changes during puberty. One key point that grabbed my attentions was the difference in lung development between boys and girls. I did not realize that girls may face a higher risk of smoke-related issues, COPD, and even lung cancer due to distinctive lung anatomy that starts developing even before birth. My youngest was a Preemie at 31 weeks, I feel like any virus always takes a toll on her poor lungs. This connection between our respiratory system and reproductive system, influenced by hormones like estrogen, is new information to me.  I really enjoyed the appealing aesthetics and helpful visuals of the website. My favorite illustration highlighted the difference between boys and girls brains, cleverly using a waffle brain for boys, and a spaghetti brain for girls. This visual metaphor added a ...

Introduction

 Hello Everyone! My name is Karla Crouch and I am thrilled to introduce myself to this group and course!  Place of Residence: Edmonds, WA, where I share my life with my husband and two daughters, aged 5 and 9. Schooling: Proud alumnus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, San Marcos, holding a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT). My academic journey also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theater from California State University. Professional Work Experience: I've spent years immersed in the world of musical theater, performing professionally. Currently, I'm continuing my academic journey with USAHS, pursuing a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD). Simultaneously, I manage a Wellness Center in Edmonds, offering a range of holistic services. Additionally, I work as a per diem OT for an Assisted Living Facility, providing onsite OT/PT services. Favorite City or Site: London holds a special place in my heart. During my undergraduate ...