Elderly care

There are plenty of alternatives to keep our patient safe and prevent the use of restraints in elderly. Family and caregivers plays a key role in the patient’s safety. Involving and encouraging the patient’s family or caregiver in the care especially for those patients who are suffering from cognitive impairment can be beneficial. It is imperative to assess the patient for fall risk and activating the best practices for patients who are a high risk for fall. Likewise, frequent orientation and…

medications. As a result the geriatric population should be carefully managed. Elderly patients are more likely to be on multiple medications on a daily basis. Polypharmacy refers to the use of four or more medications;…

the same. The United States’ healthcare system has both private insurers and a public system that covers the elderly and low-income families. One-third of all Americans participate in a federal health plan but the majority of Americans are enrolled in a private health insurance plan, and 45 percent of them receive health insurance through their employer. The government’s national health care program enlarges the use of third-party payment which in turn means less out of pocket pay.…

company and what they have to offer in comparison to other companies that offer similar services. Comparing different health insurance is a very important task because you have to get what work best for you as a customer. In the United States health care services operate as a marketplace where you can choose what coverage you want. In choosing a healthcare organization, you are able to compare services, products, prices and more that fit in your budget. In other countries they operate as a…

It was very uplifting. The plaza is committed to helping patients get healthy and be the best they can be. This is an example of helping against victimization because sometimes elderly people start to get oppressed because of their age or mental health. Sinai is helping to prevent that and show that someone cares. Aside from what insurance covers Sinai plaza has a foundation that provides for the plaza so if a patient can’t afford to be there they can get help. This is a good example of helping…

they are more vulnerable to acts of hostility, trouble navigating unwelcoming health care providers, and is more likely to encounter staff members who are unfamiliar with the needs of the LGBTQ community (MAP, 2010). The downside is LGBTQ older adults commonly do not rely on family members for Caregiving purposes, therefore they are more vulnerable to acts of hostility, trouble navigating unwelcoming health care providers, and is more likely to encounter staff members who are unfamiliar with the…

and assisted living facilities exist, many elderly care facilities tend to have their own policies regarding the use of physical restraints. Most facilities are against the use of physical restraints because it conflicts with elderly care facility’s purpose of keeping a resident’s dignity intact. It is difficult to ensure the legal security of people with dementia because while they have protected rights and freedom, that freedom can be limited while in care (9). Using physical restraints is a…

One of the greatest healthcare disparities in America is the lack of care available for the citizens residing in the rural areas. Residents in the rural areas experience lack of diverse specialty care, difficult transportations due to geographical barriers, shortage of information and educational opportunities available to better understand healthcare. These difficulties often times make it challenging for the patients within the rural community to actively seek healthcare. While more than 20…

other end of the spectrum and asset the needs of the impoverished. At New Cassel, I have launched a Walking Club. I started this program to promote daily exercise for the elderly. I have promoted…

activities of old age people are less. With the help of these podcasts, I also got an idea about the healthcare services for elderly people and how race and ethnicity impact the life of old people in a family. Different cultures have different family…