The client, Janine Mills, is the director of care at St. Peter’s Residence, which is a long term care home that provides long term care services for a variety of patients whose ages range from 27 to 103[1]. All residents at St. Peter’s require long-term service as a result of either a physical or a mental disability which compromises the residents’ independence. St. Peter’s main goal is to enhance the residents’ life quality, which can be improved by reducing the residents’ dependence on the highly trained staff of St. Peter’s residence home [1]. Examples of residents that would benefit from becoming more independent are Bill and Betty who the client believes would benefit from being able to independently use the washing machine facilities at St. Peter’s [2].…
Today, many of the geriatric population are struggling to live life independently, and while some reside with their family member, they too have an obligation to work, and may not be available to aid the elder customer 24 hours a day. Feels Like Home can provide the safe and nurturing atmosphere for our elder customers while we foster the importance of independence with our geriatric community without imposing care from busy family members. Our services will include, but not limited to:…
Question 14 Outcomes assessed: H5.2, H2.1, H3.2 MARKING GUIDELINES Criteria Sketch in general terms TWO strategies a carer may use to meet the social needs of an elderly person Provides some information on a strategy that a carer may use to meet the social needs of an elderly person Communicates ideas in a basic form using limited terminology Provides one relevant point about a carer meeting the needs of an elderly person Marks 3–4 2 1…
Based on the documentary “Frontline: Living Old”, some of the scenes from the documentary that influences the living arrangements I would consider for my parents is when Ms. Paunescu cares for her mother, Maria, at her apartment. I would prefer my parents to live with me as well despite the health circumstances, because I know the needs of my parents, and I will be responsible for administering the proper medication for them. If, however, I am too busy to take care of my parents when I am at work, I believe that Adult Day Care centers are a good way for my parents to socialize with others. I enjoyed seeing the elderly singing in the nursing home, and I believe that socialization is imperative for the mental well-being of the elderly there.…
states require you to complete a state- approved program, and pass a national licensing exam.…
In the future we will not have enough affordable, appropriate housing and services to meet the needs of a population that includes significant numbers of very old Americans. Older adults strive to maintain their independence and autonomy in a safe living environment. There are three main types of living environments for aging adults independent living, assisted living, and nursing homes. In order for older adults to be autonomous at home and in the community they will need to be more active in their community if they are already…
Evidence shows that by the year 2012 in the U.S there were 4800 adult day services, home agencies estimated to be 12200 and 3700 hospices. The number of Nursing Homes was 15700 and 22200 residential acre communities (Matthews, 2008). About two-thirds of these care facilities were Nursing homes while only one-thirds was a community and home-based settings. Nursing homes are crucial long-term care facilities that are found in the society.…
Ageing in place is a popular term in current ageing policy, and it is defined as remaining living in the community, with some level of independence, rather than in residential care [7]. This concept is about enabling older people to maintain independence, autonomy, and connection to social support, including friends and family. Having people remaining in their homes and communities for as long as possible also avoids the cost of institutionalization and is therefore favored by policy makers, health providers, and by many older people themselves…
1. I chose the scenario where I simulate a 78 year old woman in good health returning from a cruise. I wrap my knees with ace bandages and then put on gardening gloves. I fill two grocery bags from my cupboard and carry them to my car and back. I walk up a flight of stairs and then unpack the bags and return them to their place on the shelf.…
Robert Applebaum, P. J. (1997, unknown unknown). Long Term Care Resources Program. Retrieved January 31, 2011, from Duke University: http://ltc.duke.edu/occasional_7.htm…
Due to the rapid changes and complexity in healthcare, nurses are pursuing higher education and specialized training. This specialized training has produced what we now call advance practice nurses. Advance practice nurses can function independently or in partnership with other physicians. These nurses play a vital role in healthcare. There are four types of advance practice nurses; clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners.…
Nursing homes serve as a home for individuals who might need to be assisted with activities of daily…
Bravo, J. (1998). Fiscal Implications of Ageing Societies Regarding Public and Private Pension Systems. United Nations Population Fund.…
From the reading this week I learned that even though some cognitive functions in old age decline people regardless of age can continue to learn. The cognitive skills that remain stable are attention span, language skills, communication skills, comprehension and discourse and visual perception. Some of the skills that decline with age are verbal fluency logical analysis, selective attention object naming and complex vision spatial skills.( Toughy and Jett 2010) According to Toughy and Jett older adults who have higher cognitive function are the ones that have the highest social interaction. Older people continue to learn from their experiences and understand new situations (Toughy and Jett 2010).…
Studying the nature of Adult Nursing means far more than just an academic course studied for a number of hours a week. It is undoubtedly an integral part of the society we operate in, as adult nurses are considered to be the backbone of the healthcare system as they promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with their illness. For me there was no sudden intervention, no following in the footsteps of an admired parent or relative into healthcare but a progressive awareness that nursing would be the perfect career for me. My main source of inspiration to become a nurse comes from my innate desire to help others and care for them. I am a person who likes facing challenges and I always set new goals to achieve, so nursing suits me as it opens doors to new learning opportunities and at the same time it is extremely rewarding.…