Kategorier: Alle - assessment - wellness - aging - spirituality

av Lyndsey Bassler 3 år siden

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N546 - Aging Adults

As individuals age, their care needs become increasingly complex and personalized. A person-centered approach focuses on advanced directives, cultural values, and spirituality, ensuring that care respects the unique preferences and beliefs of each older adult.

N546 - Aging Adults

N546 - Aging Adults

individualized care

holistic approach
addressing spirituality
advanced directives
Person-centered
cultural values & beliefs

Attitudes/values/expectations and impact on care

increased reponsbility for care from loved ones
Assumptions of cause of symptom (ex: dementia)
anti-aging movement
Body changes due to aging
Agism

wellness promotion

judgement free zone
encouraging performing independent (but safe) activities of daily living
Medication Adherence
Assistive devices for mobility
Decision-making capacity

reliable tools to assess older adults

Hendrich Falls Risk Tool
Geriatric Depression Scale
Braden scale
Flacker Mortality Score
FAST Scale

community resources

Assisted Living Facilities
Skilled Nursing Homes
At-Home Care
Long-Term Care
Medicare