C475 Care of The Older Adult

Palliative -…CORRECT ANSWER100% Concept of care designed to promote comfort and holistic management of symptoms at any stage of illness or disease. Palliative care refers to the comprehensive management of the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and existential needs of patients. It is especially suited to the care of people with incurable, progressive illnesses. The goal of palliative care is to 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 End of Life …CORRECT ANSWER100% -Last stages of living; in this context usually caused by a terminal illness Hospice Care -A program to deliver palliative care to individuals in the final stages of a terminal illness; additionally provides personal support and care to the patient, and supports to the patient's family/caregivers while the patient is dying; provides bereavement support after the patient's death. Hospice care originated in order to provide comfort and dignity at end of life. Eligibility for hospice services is based on a life expectancy of 6 months or less, if an illness runs its normal course. Services are available as long as a patient is considered to be terminally ill, even though it may be longer than 6 months. Hospice utilizes a team approach to address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.