Elderly Patients

P3: Explain ways in which health and social care workers support the independence and wellbeing of older people. M2: Assess ways in which health and social care workers support the independence and wellbeing of older people. D1: Evaluate ways in which the sectors work together to support the independence and wellbeing of older people. Doris has stayed connected with her friend Frieda who lives on her own independently but recently she has had a fall and she has been referred to the local authorities. P1& M2 When promoting independence and wellbeing in older people it has to be done in a way where the person feels that they are able to do what they are being asked to do and if they say that they don’t

I selected the topic of long-term care options for my research paper, because of the importance of allowing the elderly to remain in their residence as long as possible in their final years and what options they have if they choose not to live in their own home. I will look at programs and services that provide long-term care for the elderly.

It is hoped that this project will reach individuals in the roles of healthcare providers (surgeons, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, endocrinologists,

In 2014, Americans age 65 and older represented 14.5% of the total population in the United States. Between 2004 and 2014 the senior population grew by 10 million—constituting a 28% increase in the senior population, far surpassing the 6.2% growth in the population under the age of 65 (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2016). It is projected that one in every five Americans will be a senior in 2030 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013; Ortman, Velkoff & Hogan, 2014).

Many seniors suffer from sore and aching joints. What exactly causes these problems to occur? While there is no one simple answer, let's take a look at a few of the most common reasons for joint problems.

The shift from total quality management program to a combination of quality processes that culminate in measurable outcome of care is occurring rapidly. This paradigm requires the nurse to have a flexible, fluid outlook on quality care that may embrace more than one measurement processes, with outcome as the central focus (Bell, et al., 2012). In the management of patient in the long care facilities, the quality indicators are safety and functional improvement. The expansion in utilization of quality indicators as measurement feature of the Nursing Home Standards is a reflective of positive patient outcome (Bergman-Evans, & Schoenfelder, 2013). Hence, the community-based indicators for the long-term care facility residents are (1) medication administration errors reduction, and (2) improvement in the activities of the daily living and functional health.

As America ages, it is increasingly important that our younger generations are prepared to support those who once supported us. The elderly make up a large part of our population and they need someone that has a special understanding of how to meet their needs. As much as we need geriatricians, there are very few of them. This is becoming a concern for many elderly individuals that feel it is necessary to be treated by one. Based on this article, it appears that most elderly individuals feel more comfortable seeing a geriatrician, than a family doctor. They seem to love the compassion and quality of care that they receive.

For my immersion experience, I immersed myself in the elderly population. The elderly population is a population that I do not have much experience with. Before starting the immersion experience, I felt the elderly population experienced a great deal of oppression and discrimination. Because every individual will more than likely become part of the elderly population, it is important to understand the negative experiences of the elderly population. As social workers, it is important to understand these experiences and try to change them for the positive.

When one advances in age and can no longer run their daily life in their own home or with family members, they need care. Many people look to an apartment in an assisted living establishment, where there are aides who help with care giving throughout the day (and night, if need be). Regardless of the specifics, care is not cheap, period. this is especially so for eldercare. The type of care and one’s geographic location within the US dictates the cost of senior care you will meet. At this moment, perhaps the urgent concern is this: "How will I fund this living?"

The United States will soon come face to face with a major problem that will need serious attention and consideration, how to support its growing geriatric population. Hospitals specifically will need to focus on caring for the aging group. They will also want to acknowledge how losing their matured workforce could potentially affect their efficiency and services performed. The rise in geriatric patients can be attributed to the generation born between the years 1946 and 1964, generally known as the “baby boomers”. (Carrington College)

Taking care of our senior parents is extremely important year round. Aging adults worry about keeping their independence and having to become a burden on a family member. Summertime for seniors can be extremely hard because of high heat temperatures. During the summer months most people like to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Many people enjoy gardening, planting flowers or just tending to their lawn, but aging seniors are limited to their activities. For those who are not able to do yard work they may still enjoy sitting out and watching their friends and neighbors.

The role of the Post-anesthesia Care Unit nurse is to monitor patient’s that have just been through a surgical procedure and were placed under anesthesia. In this phase, the nurse is assessing the patient as he begins to regain conscious, the airway status, and vitals (Bjorklund, et al., 2013, p. 117). The hand of report from the circulating nurse to the PACU nurse is very brief consisting of the patient’s name and DOB, the procedure done, any complications, medications the were used, the amount of fluids received; this report mimics the SBAR technique because it gives the PACU nurse the basic, precise knowledge he or she needs to know in order to properly care and tend to the patient. Recovery time

You’ve decided it’s time to look for an assisted living facility. It’s a life changing decision that should not be taken lightly. Since it’s a move you’ve likely never made before, we’ve created some tips to help you in your move to the right senior care facility.

Give yourself peace of mind by learning the warning signals that mean your parent can no longer care for themselves and that you may need another elder care solution:

PowerPoint is a powerful tool that can provide enormous amounts of information either through individual research, or in sessions or conferences where presenters provide insight on subject matter utilizing PowerPoint as an outline the audience can follow during the presentation. While this media can be an effective means of training, there must be more than simply 50 to 100 slides outlining a certain subject in order to keep the student motivated and engaged. Colorado State University-Global Campus (2015) stated there are five factors that must be present that must be present in order to have an effective training program that brings a suitable return to the organization on the money