Geriatrics

Croghan et al. (2014) highlight the lack of appropriate medical services with professional staff that have the knowledge and training to be sensitive to LGBT individuals’ needs. An overview of studies that assessed for professional understanding of geriatric LGBT-specific issues suggested that there are only a handful of individuals who are professionally trained in the medical field to provide appropriate care (Croghan et al., 2014). De Vrie’s (2006) review of several LGBT communities in…

By reading this book I think it really helps with patient delivery care. This book was very interesting. Pat Moore went out of her way to turn into an elderly lady, because she was determined to see exactly how the elderly get treated or even how one day when she is “old” how she would possibly be treated. I think it was a great idea, because it just goes to show how elderly are really treated by other people. I think if more people read this they will have a different outlook on “old” people.…

Preparing for Tomorrow At one time or another we may all be in a place where we will be looking for an Assisted Living Facility. Whether it’s for parents, grandparents, a spouse, or loved one, one will want to know which type of facility will be best. Making an informed decision based on research, investigation and costs will help people make an informed decision about which Assisted Living Facility is right for them. An Assisted Living Facility is defined as a place where older people that…

Elderly people in Canada and around are exposed to a number of health care problems, though the most outstanding problem among older population is falls. There is no definition that can define fall properly. Someone can define fall as an accident that leads to unintentional injuries. Falls are considered to be a leading cause of death and health related injuries in older people. Even though falls are common in all age groups around the world, it’s the adults of 65+ ages who are the biggest…

The intention is to confirm the standards required in social care and ensure that workers know what standards of conduct employers, colleagues, service users, carers and the public expect of them. I implement these by giving all of my staff a copy of the codes of practice as part of their induction package. The Code of Practice for Employers of Social Care Workers sets down the responsibilities of employers in the regulation of social care workers. The code requires that employers adhere to…

Older people in our society are not treated with respect nor are they given the same opportunities as the younger generation. In society, they are treated as if they have no role and are viewed as if they are out of touch with what’s happening and their knowledge is seldom valued or sought (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016, p. 718). In some cultures, the elderly is respected and family is there to take care of them until the end and in some instances the elderly may be placed in nursing homes or…

Neglect of elderly usually takes place from a family member. Although it can take place anywhere as in a nursing home, hospital, or home health set up 95% of neglect takes place from a family member (“Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions”, 2014). Neglect is the failure to fulfill any part of a duty. Neglect of an elderly is not providing the necessities for a decent life. Neglect has many forms; emotional, physical and financial are some of these. There are many signs and or symptoms…

The Marketization of Care for Older People Introduction This chapter aims to illustrate the theoretical framework of ‘mixed economy of care’ and ‘marketization of care’ as well as to explore the distinct model of care for older people in urban China. In the first section, it applies the approach corresponds to the ‘mixed economy of care’ (Knapp et al., 2001, Lewis, 1995, Glendinning, 2012, Powell, 2007) and ‘care diamond’ (Ochiai, 2009, Razavi, 2007) in the field of ‘social care’ (Daly and…

In my life I have had many experiences with The Elderly. My Grandmother who is in her 70’s has taught me a lot about life. She has a lot of good advice that she likes to share with me, such as never stopping on the train tracks with your car and to never use your Iphone before you go to bed or it will take you longer to fall asleep because of the light. My Grandma has always been a big inspiration in my life she not only offers me very positive and useful life advice but, she was always positive…

According to chapter 8, Healthcare, “the health care issue exploded in 1999 when the U.S. Supreme Court in the Olmstead, required states to offer services outside of a medical facility setting (Pg. 201).” Based on Disabled World, “about 1 – 5 people in America have a disability. Over a billion people, about 15% of the world’s population have some form of a disability”. I agree with the statistic, because more, and more people are finding themselves suffering with some form of health issues,…