Geriatrics

functional status and increasing dependency and disability. Whereas in the community less than 10% of independently living older persons are affected, the prevalence increases up to 50% or even more in nursing-home residents, geriatric patients in acute-care hospitals and patients in geriatric rehabilitation (Kaiser et al. 2010; Cereda 2012). However, prevalence rates vary widely due to the use of different malnutrition definitions and assessments methods. Interestingly, virtually independent of…

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adults is different from other age groups. First, they often have multiple health problems at once, which can be difficult to diagnose the actual conditions and provide the proper care. Next, especially since many doctors are not specialists in geriatrics, it may be hard to determine if a symptom is related to a disease or normal aging of the body and overdiagnosis often occurs. Thirdly, because of how the body changes as one ages, different types of medications and dosages may be necessary to…

screening process will determine how appropriate each resident is for participation in the Walk-to-Dine program. Balance issues, impaired strength, and prolonged bedrest are a few things that will trigger residents to be screened before participation. Geriatric patients are at high risk for falls because of the decrease in strength, proprioception, poor balance, and slower reflex so the screening process is much more important in this population. During the screening process, if any…

The baby boomers have created an increased population of individuals 65 and older. As these individuals are living longer, plans must be set in place to support them not only financially but also physically. Some individuals look towards institutional facilities or independent living facilities to place their aging relatives, and/or spouse. Elderly individuals would like to stay in their normal environment for as long as possible, but this is often not an option as sometimes the caregivers do…

Depression in Old Age Introduction Often times, old age is viewed as a time of rest, reflection and a chance to really appreciate the family and friends one still has around them. Nevertheless, this is not always the case in many older adults. Depression and suicide are two causes of death that are increasing in prevalence for all age groups. They are also on the rise in a specific age group, that of older adults. Depression in elderly adults, although prevalent, is under-diagnosed and…

boat and then later in their careers many get relaxed and forget new changes in advancement could greatly hinder their practice by not being more open. I personally am going into Healthcare administration and would prefer to work within the Geriatrics area. I notice the lack of advanced education and training is one of the largest issues you will find in these areas of healthcare. It's unfortunate because the main drive in society has become preventive care but I believe that there is still…

Audrey Hepburn once said, “I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it” (ElegantWoman.org). This is a common thread amongst all of us, across all cultures, all belief systems, and all personalities. Not everyone is extroverted, bubbly, or even friendly, but we all share an innate desire to have others in our lives. It is the people in our lives, over anything else, that make our lives worth living, and this does not change with increasing age. Nevertheless,…

The nursing philosophies articulate the human relation between health, and environment framework comprising with personal values and beliefs. This essay will discuss three nursing philosophy of care and significance in Mr Tylor’s care plan for fall prevention. Moreover, the essay will entail, different assessments, health problem consequences on fall risk, interventions and its evaluation of Mr Tylor’s care. The three most common philosophical approaches are person-centred care, holistic care…

Introduction Falls among the geriatric population happen very frequently and are commonly a reason for admission to the hospital. The rise in falls, calls for the healthcare industry to enact prevention strategies. This paper will critique a CPG of fall prevention in the geriatric population and evidence-based guidelines for best practice. Sections of this paper will cover the aim and purpose of the CPG, the investors involved, the accuracy of development of the CPG, recommendations and…