Adult Nursing Dementi A Case Study

All of the patients on my unit in my former position were in the beginning and mid stages of Alzheimer’s with one or two very alert ones. The challenge was keeping the more alert residents from rapid mental decline. The key in maintaining the resident’s dignity is providing an environment where they can participate in their level of care,

Working in a hospital setting predominantly with older people, I have encountered many who have been diagnosed with dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe the symptoms caused by certain diseases or conditions of the brain of which there are two main types; Alzheimer’s disease and Multi Infarct dementia more commonly known as Vascular dementia. Dementia is caused by the death of nerve cells in the brain which cannot be replaced which means that dementia is a progressive condition that gets worse over time and cannot be reversed. It is also a long term condition because it takes months or even years to progress and there is no actual cure. (Alzheimer’s Society 2014) This degenerative condition is more common in older people, however,

Aim: This study was planned to find out the strategies in managing persons with dementia in residential institutional care.

It can be very difficult caring for a patient with dementia. Most caregivers are unaware

Nursing is constantly evolving and adapting to the current population, and with the elderly population increasing exponentially, nurses are inevitably affected by these changes. The baby boomers are getting older, changing healthcare as they go. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those who are ages 65 and older are expected to increase 17% by 2020. By the recent demographics shift, nursing practice is affected as there becomes a greater need for nurses to be able to guide those who suffer with multiple chronic conditions, specialize in geriatrics, and also care for the mental health of the elderly.

Understanding dementia care is necessary for those health care providers who are planning to handle dementia patients. Care worker should know their duties and responsibilities and have the required knowledge and skills to establish quality care. To find

Nursing care itself can improve the lives of older Americans by applying the new concept of patient-centered care to the specific branch of elder adult care. Nurses have already taken a step in this direction in terms of advancing their education

Dementia is a mental health disorder commonly addressed with in the geriatric population. Dementia involves a cognitive decline of the brain. This is a disease of a broader spectrum and can be broken down into other subgroups or diseases such as: Alzheimer’s, vascular, frontal-temporal and dementia with Lewy bodies. As dementia gets progressively worse the more challenges the individual faces. Simple daily occupations such as dressing, feeding, even rest and sleep are difficult task to complete. As occupational therapist it is important to address mental health issues and injustices towards occupations. Dementia is a global health concern as it affects the community or social integration as the disease onsets. This cognitive disorder is usually a concern of inpatient skilled nursing facilities in the latter stages. Therapist must address our role in this

After sitting in class on Tuesday, I started to reflect on the few times that I have been part of the care for a patient with dementia. The one situation that I remember the most happened while I was working as a paramedic. An older gentleman with dementia had wandered off from his home and had been missing for a couple of hours. I had always been taught not to play along with the patient’s fantasy, but to try to get them to realize what is going on. This was because of the danger of the patient running from scene. On this

This article analyzes the educational aspect of those with dementia while making decisions on nursing home care and end of life arrangements. The authors conducted a study that concluded persons with dementia and their families either lack complete understanding of the decisions or overwhelmed with emotions while finalizing decisions. The article states that social workers are best fit for assisting the person with dementia and their families with developing the advanced directions. However, social workers need to gain medical knowledge in order to increase their competency in this aspect of care. The reader finds this article to be very helpful in addressing the importance of adequate medical knowledge to provide holistic care.

Firstly, the impact of mental illness on patients with dementia became very easily frustrated and always wanted to contact a family member or go home. In such situation, I often worked with the registered nurse to either help the resident get in contact with their family or distract them by taking a walk in the garden of the facility. Secondly, the lack of response or inability to fully understand English made it difficult for me to cater their needs. In such circumstances, I remained calm and used non-verbal communication or basic English words to interact with each other. As the placement continued, the residents became familiar with me and it became easier for us to understand each other. I also sought more information regarding issues such as gender differences, ethnicity and socioeconomic status that became problematic for elderly belonging to diverse

Worldwide dementia numbers will grow significantly over the next forty years and create the necessity for improved dementia education. There is no other disease where numbers are growing as quickly and

Nurses are a large and diverse group of individuals and our experience, education, culture, beliefs, and values impact the care that we give. It’s helpful to reflect on our beliefs and value systems to understand how we view the world. Being aware of our feelings on aging, disability and chronic illness can influence the goals, strategies and actions that we choose. Ageism has been shown to negatively affect the quality of care that elderly patients receive, and including gerontology education in nursing programs has been shown to increase positive attitudes of nursing students toward the elderly (Topaz & Israel, 2013). For this discussion. I will explore and share my thoughts, ideas, and feelings regarding wellness and chronic illness.

I would like to become a geriatric or family doctor so that I will be able to both heal and form real connections with the patients I am treating. To prepare myself for a career in medicine, over the past four years, I have volunteered over four hundred hours at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems Pulaski (STRHS) helping and observing in many different areas including the surgery, emergency room, and geriatric psychiatric departments. While volunteering in the geriatric ward at STRHS I discovered my adoration of working with elderly patients and my passion for curing Alzheimer’s disease. This prompted me to attend Vanderbilt Summer Academy classes on Alzheimer's treatment and research this past summer.

Statistics have shown that our elderly population will reach an all-time high within a few years. According to a study conducted by Welford (2014), we have seen an increase in the aging population, ages 65 to 74 years old, and there will be a projected growth of 74 percent. In order to prepare for this outstanding growth, we must find ways to encourage nurses to become more involved in geriatric nursing. You mentioned that the nursing population must obtain the knowledge to care for older adults. I believe this knowledge should start during our initial undergraduate studies and prior to obtaining our licensure. This problem could be rectified by adding a required gerontology class to the nursing curriculum. Studies have shown that 75 percent