Which of these statements is not true of embalming?

While burial has traditionally been the most popular method of body disposition, the use of cremation has increased tenfold (10x or more) within the United States since the 1970s.

Which historical trend has not been observed in research related to the mortality of bereavement?

In the Karefjard (2019) article, we learned about a study using therapy dogs in nursing homes. Discuss one way that people with AD can benefit from interacting with (or having) a pet. 

Extra credit (1 point): Type your answer in the box Caregiver _______ happens when someone’s caregiving responsibilities negatively affect their emotional and physical well-being.

Modern death notifications are often free-flowing and immediate, whereas historically they were hierarchical and slow.

Pain management strategies tend to take a stepwise approach, with the first line of treatment often being non-opioid pain relievers.

Hospice programs are available at any stage of advanced or life-threatening illness.

The next part of the exam contains the short-answer questions. You can answer them in paragraph/sentence form, or you can use bullet points/numbered lists. Please try to write at least 3-4 sentences for your short answer responses. Many of the questions have multiple parts, so please read them carefully and make sure you answer all parts of the questions.

Holding the body of a dead loved one is a ritual that has been seen across cultures as beneficial in coping with death.