The Elderly in the Community

Generally, social work is affiliated with the younger population or topics of abuse and neglect in the home. While this can be a vital part of the job description, social work is a diversified field with many other career opportunities. A social worker’s ethical job responsibilities are outlined in NASW Code of Ethics (1999). The following sections will review these responsibilities in relation to aging populations and a social workers practice.

Thus, the aim of this paper is to assess the determinants of health that affect a specific client by taking into account Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns provides an effective framework for evaluating the many factors that can affect an individual in his or her day-to-day life. This method was developed by Majory Gordon in 1987, and used as a guideline for establishing a comprehensive nursing assessment. By using these specific categories, health care professionals are able to create a standardized method to collect data in order to determine aspects of health and

Health assessment is also vital in collecting information in the nursing process. In order to collect data in a systematic and standardized approach, and enable the nurse to determine different aspects of health and human function, the Gordon Functional Health Patterns which have 11 categories are usually used as a framework of the assessment.

Incontinence is one of the major problems faced by the elderly. Nurses can play a significant role in discovering continence problems (Lea R.et.al.2007). Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It is a very common problem and is thought to affect more than 50 million people in the developed world.(NHS.UK). To identify the problem and provide necessary treatment at the early stage, a thorough physical assessment is necessary.

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

Many elderly and their family cannot determine what are normal aging and what are not; therefore, educating them is the key role for nurses to promote safety and health for older adults. Not only assessing physical changes but also mental health assessment is important because those age-related physical changes may cause depression in older adults, which leads to other problems like “difficulty with sleeping,

When used together, the 11 functional health patterns can formulate the basis for a comprehensive nursing assessment and allow for identification of actual or potential health concerns. These functional health patterns will promote holistic nursing care through the evaluation of many physical, social, environmental, and spiritual domains. In order to facilitate effective nursing interventions, it is necessary for the nurse to implement critical thinking skills. This allows for the adequate and accurate assessment of clients based on the data and cues provided by the client.

The nursing process has been improved along the way, from Orlando’s original four step process in the late 1950’s, then, a separate step of a nursing diagnosis was added. As to the American Nurses Association Scope and Practice (2nd Edition, 2010), there was another important step of expected outcomes to identify patient goals. So, as the nursing process has been re-evaluated and improved the patient is re-evaluated and improved by the improved nursing process-problem solver. My fall prevention project has revealed to me and my readers there are vast numbers of risk factors that are involved in falls including medications, nutrition, cultures (beliefs), mental status and a history of falls. The nursing process has been and will always be used

Sterling Commons, part of the family-owned Koelsch Senior Communities since 1958, is passionate about caring for our aging population. Strategically located in Victorville, California, close to mountains, the Mojave Desert and some of California’s most popular large city destinations.

Nearly every one of our client have a care plans related to fall prevention. During our nursing assessment we assess their ability to perform ADL’s, strength and gait, cognition, hearing, visual acuity, use of assistive device and medications. These factors help us to determine whether the client is less likely to have a fall and can continue to live independently

Reminiscing to 2010, when I was faced with my grandmother 's illness during the adolescent years in my life I knew that I had a passion to care for the elderly (aging) population. From this passion, it ignited a fire so strong that I pursue my certified nursing assistant certification to gain a better understanding of working with the elderly population. By doing so, it has been a great benefit to my life; aging is an inevitable experience that we all will go through during our life. It is important to ensure that our elderly individuals are still able to enjoy the best quality of life after retirement. However, as we age, there will be a lifestyle change that the aging population must encounter.

In the case of Anne Morrell there are several normal physiologically changes that impact her quality of life. Anne is experiencing normal aging related changes to her musculoskeletal system. Changes in musculoskeletal tissue occur through the loss of muscle mass and strength which replace lean body mass which fat and fibrous tissue. These changes in tissue cause a decrease in contractile muscle force with increased weakness and fatigue (Boltz, Capezuti, Fulmer, & Zwicker, 2012). As discussed in her case study she reports back pain when standing or walking for longer than 15 minutes, needs assistance with steps, ambulates with a cane since she fell last year which affects her mobility and ability to perform her activities of daily living. This loss in Anne’s muscle function greatly increases her chance of falls and she also has an increased risk for disability.

Gordon’s functional health patterns is a method developed by Marjorie Gordon in 1987 proposed functional health patterns as a guide establishing a comprehensive nursing data base(Kriegler & Harton, 1992). Gordon’s11 functional health patterns are; health perception/ health management, nutrition, pattern of elimination, activity/ excerise, cognitive, sleep/ rest, self perception/ self concept, roles/ relationships, sexuality, coping/ stress and values/ beliefs. By using these categories it’s possible to create a systematic and standardized approach to data collection and enables the nurse to determine the following

The accompanying paper that is being composed depends on Tautika (Social Change and Social Justice); Inclusive will likewise be a few techniques for Te Ara Tohu being used to bolster an examination of the social approach, and in addition including a tikanga Maori point of view. The social strategy I have picked is the Aged Care Policy, which as per Gray Powers, (1986) statement of purpose "guarantees the security and prosperity of every single elderly peopl in consideration, whether in their own particular homes or in consideration offices. As it is expressed on the site "Dim Power is an intentional association established in 1986 by a gathering of furious superannuitants who were dissenting against the extra charge 's burden on the New Zealand Superannuation". They turned into an association managing social issues relating to the Elderly individuals. Because of the exceedingly announced media crusade against the present legislature of that time, this was instrumental in framing the Gray Power New Zealand Federation (GPNZF).

The accompanying paper that is being composed depends on Tautika (Social Change and Social Justice); Inclusive will likewise be a few techniques for Te Ara Tohu being used to bolster an examination of the social approach, and in addition including a tikanga Maori point of view. The social strategy I have picked is the Aged Care Policy, which as per Gray Powers, (1986) statement of purpose "guarantees the security and prosperity of every single elderly peopl in consideration, whether in their own particular homes or in consideration offices. As it is expressed on the site "Dim Power is an intentional association established in 1986 by a gathering of furious superannuitants who were dissenting against the extra charge 's burden on the New Zealand Superannuation". They turned into an association managing social issues relating to the Elderly individuals. Because of the exceedingly announced media crusade against the present legislature of that time, this was instrumental in framing the Gray Power New Zealand Federation (GPNZF).