Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment The geriatric assessment is a multidimensional‚ multidisciplinary diagnostic instrument designed to collect data on the medical‚ psychosocial and functional capabilities and limitations of elderly patients. Various geriatric practitioners use the information generated to develop treatment and long-term follow-up plans‚ arrange for primary care and rehabilitative services‚ organize and facilitate the intricate process of case management‚ determine long-term care requirements
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Caring for the Care Giver Sharon Woods Northeast State Community College Abstract In a world that went through a stage of “baby boomers” we now find ourselves in a situation of caring for mom and dad or grandparents while raising a family and working. All of us feel that we are superman or wonder women at the time we take on the task of caregiving. After evaluating and working directly with the elderly‚ mentally challenged‚ and profound mentally retarded population I have spent many hours with
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Care Plans. Care plan for a long-standing condition called myxoedema‚ which is a condition I had never come across before. Therefore‚ in order to compile an accurate and comprehensive care plan I had to look into what myxoedema was. Myxoedema is caused by hypothyroidism (under activity of the thyroid gland). Myxoedema refers to the buildup of mucoploysaccharide in the subcutaneous tissues of the skin (Kumar and Clark‚ 1998). Signs and symptoms of myxoedema include oedematous swelling of the
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Coming into care [pic] Have you ever tried to imagine what is like to go into residential care for the fist time? Coming into care is undoubtedly one of the major decisions people make in life‚ and almost certainly the last major decision. The document I have chosen is from a hand out given to me on the social care induction programme. I choose this based on my work setting‚ because There is a lot of mixed feeling about coming in to care. Fears‚ doubts and most importantly when this happens
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Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Geriatric Nursing Care Angelia F. Russell University of Massachusetts Boston Author Note This paper was prepared for Nursing 360‚ Section 06D‚ taught by Professor Peterson. Abstract The geriatric patient population is not only increasing in numbers and longevity‚ but also in the complexity of their health care issues and needs. On the raise as well are the barriers and prejudices with caring for the aging population amongst healthcare providers
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term social care (i.e. help with non-medical needs such as washing and eating) with any costs above that cap being paid by the state. Compare approaches to older people’s social care in UK with those that of at least one other country‚ considering such factors as older people’s needs‚ society’s attitudes and differing welfare systems. Which of these approaches is likely to be sustainable in the future? 2013 Your Name International Study Centre 6/24/2013 Defining Social Care There is no
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Unit HSC 2013 Support care plan activities Servicees are provi Serv v de vi ded d by by a wid de ra rang n e of ageenc ng ncies in m many diff di ffer ff e en nt wa ways y . On ys One of tthe he mos o t im i portan antt asspe pect ctss of the provisio pr io on of a sser e vi vice ce e is to to ens nsur u e th ur hat it is mee e ting n the needs of thee pe th ers rson on o n. Th Thes esse ne need eds are no ot wh what hatt an ag gen ency cy or care e wor orke ker believves to be be be nee eede ded;
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Continuum of Care Options Matrix Use the matrix below to identify and describe 5 different options available for long-term care populations across the continuum of care. Each description must be at least 50 words. Also indicate the level of care for this option along with a brief explanation of how this level is different from the others. Continuum of Care Options Long-Term Care Option Example: Assisted Living Facility Nursing Home Supportive housing programs Home care Assisted
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PRACTICE PRINCIPLES OF SUPPORT For an Old Care home there are some underlying principles of support that need to be applied to ensure that the patients and people living in the care home are looked after for in a dignified way. These principles are: - Respect for privacy and Dignity – This principle ensures that the old people have a right to lead their life in their own dignified way that they choose to. They dress up in the way they want to‚ eat the way they want to and
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Long-term care includes nursing home facilities as well as home care agencies and assisted living facilities. Who uses long-term care services? Why do they use them? Mainly the elderly (considered age 65 or older) population uses long-term care services; however‚ there are those who are younger and mainly physically or mentally handicapped. However‚ those who use long-term care services are those who require additional assistance or recovery time. Examples of some situations in which an individual
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