Reference no: EM133683597
Assignment:
1. Compare modernization in Russia and Japan versus Western modernization using these videos:
2. Please read the case study below and address the following prompts using at least hundres words.
Morton is an 88-year-old widowed male who lives with his daughter and her family in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Prior to retirement, 18 years ago, Morton was an auto parts store manager and also worked as the town clerk. He describes himself as being social and enjoys reading and assembling model antique cars. He has managed to stay active, swimming daily and playing golf on the weekends with his former coworkers.
He enjoys getting together with his golf buddies, even though they sometimes tease him about losing his hearing. However, he denies that he has a problem, even though he often has to piece together what his friends are talking about based on the words and phrases he can make out. The only thing he does not like about these weekend meet-ups is lunch at the country club. Morton enjoyed the food there for decades, but in recent years none of his favorite dishes there taste like they used to. He has the same problem with the food his daughter prepares. Jeez, he jokes with his friends, Nobody knows how to cook anymore! Morton enjoys staying active despite his advanced age.
1. What are some ways in which regular exercise are benefiting him?
2. What can Morton's friends do during their weekly golf outings to help accommodate for his hearing loss?
3. Explain why Morton is likely complaining about the taste of food, including some possible root causes for this perception.