Kristina And Scott: Aging Case Study

This is a report of an AOA that occurred on 4/22/17 at Windmoor 11300 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park FL 33782. The complainant Suzanne Weaver stated a subject by the name of Jonathan Elder, left the facility through an emergency door and started heading towards US Highway 19 N. Sgt. Lantco made contact with the Elder at US 19/126th Ave N. Sgt. Lantco placed him in custody and brought him back to the facility. While walking with the subject into Unit 14, Elder became uncooperative and started to offer resistance by tensing up and pulling away. Elder verbally threatens officers at this time but continued to tense up not allowing himself to walk forward. At this time Elder was walked around the corner of the hallway to calm down, officers explained

Ronita had returned to school, 2 years after Katrina, when she went into labor. The local schools, overwhelmed by thousands of children displaced from New Orleans did not welcome more students, especially with babies, and her help with her youngest brother was needed at home. She liked high school and had hoped to graduate, baby and all, but worried her mother and grandmother could not manage without her.

Abigail actively engages with modern technology and enjoys doing so, which is contradictory to how most people view older adults. Older individuals are portrayed as unhappy, mean and stuck in there ways of the past, but Abigail is actively pursuing writing using a computer. She is even engaged in a topic that you wouldn’t predict of a “sweet little old lady”.

In High School, Erica met the love of her life and his name was Jose Sanchez. The two remained together even after high school, eventually giving birth to their first child Jose Jr. Right after her first child, Erica found out her husband had kidney disease. This changed the dynamic because now Erica had to be the sole provider for the house while her husband went on disability. As her husbands conditions got worse she decided to go to nursing school. Disappointed at the level of care her husband received from the medical staff, she decided to take a more active role in his care. Unfortunately her husband's health got progressively worse before she could get her license. Eight months after her graduation, her husband passed away. Having prepared for his passing, she continued to pursue a life of taking care of other ill

Despite Lee’s disappointment in her failed pursuit of a college education and the financial instability she unexpectedly encountered in a foreign country, she formed a strong, supportive relationship with her

In 2005, Amanda’s life was forever changed. Her dad was diagnosed with cancer and was given a couple of months to live. Weeks later Amanda’s father passed away and Amanda knew she needed to help her mom. Amanda got two jobs, applied for financial aid, and went back to college. When Amanda became an Educational Aide, she received a grant that paid for aides to become teachers. Amanda worked during the day, and then she made the trip to Clear Lake

42 USCS 3002, The Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 35, lists the programs for older Americans. The Aging and Disability Resource Center is a part of the State’s system of long term care.

After spending an afternoon interviewing my elderly father-in-law, I gained insight into how he perceives the aging process and the impact on the quality of his life. First, and foremost he viewed aging in a very positive and healthy manner. He believes that a positive attitude assists in accepting physical and psychosocial changes and enjoyed the fact that he and his wife are both physically fit and cognitively alert. He felt confident that advances made in health care and the quality of their lives would continue to be empowering. He enjoys the benefits of being a senior citizen including discounted travel, free education, and other incentives marketed towards seniors. He expressed a sense of well-being with respect to the numerous

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

The human organism is a collective structural and functional integrated system. It consists of many components; chemicals, cells, tissues, organs and systems. Atoms being the smallest unit of matter comprise the cell. Cells are the basic structural and functional units that build the body.

The humanity of aging is a concept sometimes hard to grasp. Understanding why we are

This drama is touching to the heart as both the man and woman grow in their relationship. It shows meaning to the fact that life goes on no matter what happens and that things do get better. This story means so much because it shows that even through small communication so much is said. People need to remember what it is like to communicate and to remember that in the end it was all worth it.

To help inspire the students more, Erin gave them an educational trip about the Holocaust War that the students don’t have any idea about. But after giving so much effort and time to her students, her husband eventually gave up on their relationship. They divorced, but that didn’t stop Erin to continually support her

She is happy. Her loving husband has just died and she is happy! It turns out, although she did love him sometimes, she felt as if he was controlling her spirit, even if it was with good intentions. Now, with him gone, she felt that she was free to do what she wanted, when she wanted, without anyone to hold her down. Finally, after an hour upstairs in her room, she goes down the stairs with her sister, and meets their friend

How can nurses ensure that older people are treated with respect and dignity whist being cared for in hospital or in the community?