Gerontological Nursing
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, o provides an alternative for those older adults who do Assisted Living
not feel safe living alone, who wish to
live in a community setting, or who need some
additional help with activities of daily living (ADLs).
o facilities generally provide healthy meals, planned
activities, places to walk and exercise, and should offer
pleasant surroundings where adults can socialize with
others their own age in a safe and protected
environment.
o most common type of long-term care Personal Care/ Activities of Daily Living
o help with everyday activities
o activities include bathing, dressing, grooming, using
the toilet, eating, and moving around—for example,
getting out of bed and into a chair.
Things that increase the risk of needing long-term care. o Age. The risk generally increases as people get older.
o Gender. Women are at higher risk than men, primarily because they often live
longer.
o Marital status. Single people are more likely than married people to need
care from a paid
provider.
o Lifestyle. Poor diet and exercise habits can increase a person's risk.
o Health and family history. These factors also affect risk.
This level of care provides 24-hour per day direct Intermediate care
nursing contact and may be considered to be the entry
level into
nursing home care.
The care required is at a higher level, and the higher Skilled Care Unit/ Skilled Nursing Facilities
acuity of the residents or patients demands a greater
nurse-to-patient ratio.
there is a growing need for units that provide nursing Alzheimer's Care
care for elders in the various stages of dementia that
occur with Alzheimer's.
PALLIATIVE CARE
o refers to the comprehensive management of the Palliative Care
physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and existential
needs of patients.
o It is especially suited to the care of people with
incurable, progressive illnesses
Goals of Palliative Care achieve the best possible quality of life for patients and their families. Control
of pain, of other symptoms, and of psychological, social, and spiritual
problems is paramount
P1 Notes SAS 6–12 |
Study Guide, Exam
Review & Practice
Questions
|Guaranteed success|
, o provides an alternative for those older adults who do Assisted Living
not feel safe living alone, who wish to
live in a community setting, or who need some
additional help with activities of daily living (ADLs).
o facilities generally provide healthy meals, planned
activities, places to walk and exercise, and should offer
pleasant surroundings where adults can socialize with
others their own age in a safe and protected
environment.
o most common type of long-term care Personal Care/ Activities of Daily Living
o help with everyday activities
o activities include bathing, dressing, grooming, using
the toilet, eating, and moving around—for example,
getting out of bed and into a chair.
Things that increase the risk of needing long-term care. o Age. The risk generally increases as people get older.
o Gender. Women are at higher risk than men, primarily because they often live
longer.
o Marital status. Single people are more likely than married people to need
care from a paid
provider.
o Lifestyle. Poor diet and exercise habits can increase a person's risk.
o Health and family history. These factors also affect risk.
This level of care provides 24-hour per day direct Intermediate care
nursing contact and may be considered to be the entry
level into
nursing home care.
The care required is at a higher level, and the higher Skilled Care Unit/ Skilled Nursing Facilities
acuity of the residents or patients demands a greater
nurse-to-patient ratio.
there is a growing need for units that provide nursing Alzheimer's Care
care for elders in the various stages of dementia that
occur with Alzheimer's.
PALLIATIVE CARE
o refers to the comprehensive management of the Palliative Care
physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and existential
needs of patients.
o It is especially suited to the care of people with
incurable, progressive illnesses
Goals of Palliative Care achieve the best possible quality of life for patients and their families. Control
of pain, of other symptoms, and of psychological, social, and spiritual
problems is paramount
