Patient is elderly, independent, physical, active, has medical history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, myocardial infarction, stents ’06.
Ischemic heart disease:
Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death for people over the age of 65 years old and is one of the most common forms of heart disease. It is a disease caused by narrowed heart arteries. When the heart is narrowed it results in less blood and oxygen that can reach the heart muscle, which can lead to heart attack. Based on your medial and family history, physical exam, and test results from procedures can determine whether you have ischemic heart disease.
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They will usually have no memory of their lifestyle and who their family is. This will make it extremely difficult for the patient’s family. The patient with Alzheimer’s disease will usually be in the care of a nursing home or have a full time carer. They will believe that loved ones who have passed away are still alive, may think that they are a child again, and may believe that they can fly a plane. No matter what their beliefs are now, the family or carer will need to find a way to adjust with them in order to give them the best quality of life and support.
There needs to be a combination of social, mental and physical stimulation to the patient for a healthy life. Healthy eating and regular exercise may reduce the chances of developing more diseases such as high blood pressure or stroke. The patient should undergo fun activities, mind activities and recreational group activities to retain socialisation and thinking skills.
The independence of the elderly patient may remain depending on the severity of the disease. If the patient is capable of living at home there are assistive technologies that support a person to maintain or improve their independence, wellbeing and
Ischemic heart disease:
Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death for people over the age of 65 years old and is one of the most common forms of heart disease. It is a disease caused by narrowed heart arteries. When the heart is narrowed it results in less blood and oxygen that can reach the heart muscle, which can lead to heart attack. Based on your medial and family history, physical exam, and test results from procedures can determine whether you have ischemic heart disease.
The heart undergoes many physiological changes that make the elderly more prone to certain types of cardiovascular …show more content…
They will usually have no memory of their lifestyle and who their family is. This will make it extremely difficult for the patient’s family. The patient with Alzheimer’s disease will usually be in the care of a nursing home or have a full time carer. They will believe that loved ones who have passed away are still alive, may think that they are a child again, and may believe that they can fly a plane. No matter what their beliefs are now, the family or carer will need to find a way to adjust with them in order to give them the best quality of life and support.
There needs to be a combination of social, mental and physical stimulation to the patient for a healthy life. Healthy eating and regular exercise may reduce the chances of developing more diseases such as high blood pressure or stroke. The patient should undergo fun activities, mind activities and recreational group activities to retain socialisation and thinking skills.
The independence of the elderly patient may remain depending on the severity of the disease. If the patient is capable of living at home there are assistive technologies that support a person to maintain or improve their independence, wellbeing and