This branch deals with the medical care of older adults. The more our population ages, the higher the need for better senior care. Unfortunately, many students find the topic of geriatrics to be dry. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth!
When writing about senior care, it’s important to remember that older adults are not a homogeneous group. Seniors differ greatly in terms of their health status, social circumstances, and needs. That’s why it’s essential to tailor your paper to your specific target group and the specific audience you are writing for.
Background to the Problem As part of a community public health task force, Grace, a 70-year-old woman, was asked to share her ideas and opinions about increasing dietary fiber intake for better bowel health. Grace described that she currently resides alone in sheltered housing but still manages to get out...
Introduction For the senior population, mental health remains of the utmost importance. Dementia and other aging-related mental diseases have an influence not only on the person but also considerably on their families and communities. To better manage these disorders and maybe even lessen their impact, people must understand them more...
Introduction An aging population affects society, influencing the labor force and financial markets, the demand for goods and services, family structures, and intergenerational ties. The aging and growth of older adults are often cited as a problem. Nevertheless, the issue of adjusting to change lies in the community and its...
Introduction Aging is a process associated with biological, psychological, and social changes that involve the decline of cellular and physical functional capacities and alterations in social roles and statuses. Furthermore, aging individuals have to adapt to new life circumstances and experience a reduction in available resources. An important aspect of...
Introduction The article “Effectiveness of a home-based fitness program on decreasing falls in older persons: a randomized controlled trial” by Chen et al., (2018) is an example of an important quantitative research study that focuses on falls in older adults. The primary purpose of the research was to investigate whether...
At an older age, a person is likely to be idle, which poses physical and psychological risks. Caregivers have the difficult task of checking on their patients, more so those who have chronic ailments and may be required to be restricted in a clinical methodology. There is a need for...
Falls among the elderly population is one of the major issues facing nursing care, hence requires a method to close the gap by teaching nurses, students, and patients on the best ways to prevent them. Technology plays an insurmountable role in teaching and learning in both a hospital setting and...
Introduction The risk of chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rises with age. These are the significant causes of global disease, disability, mortality, and healthcare expenses. On a biological level, aging results from the buildup of several cellular and molecular degradation types. Maintaining...
Introduction The case of the patient under consideration requires a thorough examination due to the presence of numerous factors which can adversely affect the outcome of the planned treatment in the future. They primarily include her age, sex, medical history, cultural and religious background, and the existing conditions, and the...
Falls and injuries resulting from them are significant problems in older people. Taylor et al. (2018) note that fall-related injuries can lead to such severe consequences as serious illness, disability, or even death. Falls in old age are multifactorial, resulting from a complex interplay of internal and external causes. Internal...
Background The nursing home quality initiative (NHQI) is a project for residents in Medicaid-certified nursing facilities to evaluate annual performance and quality of care. The initiative provides information and resources related to payment, care comparison, minimum data set, certified information, and quality measures for providers through a website. The information...
The approach to improving the whole community’s health is complex since the aspects of decisions lie in different planes. In my experience, I had seen the mission of Premier Health come true when one volunteer organization was able to gain support and cooperation with a medical organization that provides high-quality...
Introduction Geriatric psychiatry might be an emerging field of study and evidence-based practice, yet it has already warranted its place in the environment of modern healthcare and nursing due to its focus on the needs of aging patients. The problem of mental health deterioration and the development of mental health...
In the recent past, the interest in spirituality and aging has gained momentum in research, practice, and academia. Specifically, this new concept of spirituality in aging is attributable to the overwhelming evidence of positive health outcomes associated with both spirituality and religious participation among older people (Mohammadi et al., 2017)....
The Louisiana Community Choices Waiver is a Louisiana program aimed at supporting the elderly and helping them maintain their independence. This program has significant advantages; for example, it is essential to note that their guardians will support the independence of older people. The participants of this program can independently go...
Thank you for sharing your ideas on assessment tools used in geriatric social work practice. I also work with older adults and understand that adequate assessment is vital for effective treatment and positive outcomes. The choice of appropriate screening tools depends on a client’s presenting problem and treatment goals. Gehlert...
A care coordination plan (CC) is an essential healthcare practice delivering the coherent organization of patients’ care activities and information interchange among all participants in patient care to guarantee satisfactory health outcomes. Due to such plans, medical providers can ensure that the related people are acquainted with the patient’s characteristics,...
Introduction In recent years, the entire world has been experiencing a shift of triumphant aging. In the case of Canada, the aging population is in a continuous state of growth as the country records the highest number of people who are above 65 years (Sloane-Seale & Kops, 2017). Explicitly, the...
Aging is associated with a functional decline caused by cognitive and physical impairments and results in the difficulty or inability to perform activities of daily living, such as dressing or bathing. Declines in functioning occur due to decrements in key brain regions, resulting in the worsening of attention, memory, executive...
The issue of ageism against older adults is presented in the healthcare system throughout different facilities. According to Kilaru and Gee (2020), structural ageism is the cause of many healthcare system issues and could be traced in policies, attitudes, and actions of social institutions. However, the current situation in long-term...
The PowerPoint provides a glimpse of how falls are common and cause injuries and deaths among the elderly. Prevalence indicates a rise in the number of death rates due to falls by 30% since the year 2007 (Aranda-Gallardo et al., 2018). The presentation states predisposing factors that lead the elderly...
The aging of the population has a significant impact on medicine, as it provokes an increase in health care costs. The aging population is driving up the cost of health care because older people need more medical care. They are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases, and the frequency...
Elder abuse significantly undermines the quality of life of older individuals in societies. More senior manipulation includes acts that cause harm to people aged 60 years and above. Elder abuse also entails the failure to take appropriate action to prevent damage or risk of injury to the elderly (Yon et...
Introduction If percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) cannot be performed, it has continued to be an effective treatment option for acute coronary syndromes, especially in patients with ongoing ischemia and large areas of compromised myocardium. This also occurs in cases where PCI is ineffective, insufficient, or fails coronary artery bypass grafting....
Introduction to the Project Numerous older individuals are subject to falls, making it a significant topic in the health care industry (Durgun et al., 2021; Shahrbanian et al., 2021). The issue occurs in multiple settings, and it is associated with injuries and reduced quality of life, as well as significant...
Falcão, R., Costa, K., Fernandes, M., Pontes, M., Vasconcelos, J., & Oliveira, J. (2019). Risk of falls in hospitalized elderly people. Revista Gaucha de Enfermagem, 40, 1-8. Ensuring patient safety and preventing additional injuries or any other deterioration of the condition is an essential aspect of the quality of services...
Introduction Old age is an inevitable phase in life that people must experience. PBS documentary Living Old reveals the challenges of the late adulthood stage and the desperation for the hope that the majority of older people struggle to find. Additionally, the film is meant to remind people in the...
Introduction The falls of elderly patients in hospitals elderly patient are seen as a problem in the first study described in this paper. This study is significant to nursing as it addresses the fact of interaction between the patient and the healthcare worker. The objective of the study is to...
Introduction The presentation addresses the problem of the risks of falls in the senior population. The mentioned concern will be covered in the “Practice Issue” section, the “PICOT Question” section will outline research possibilities, while the “Literature Review” will summarize the existing studies. The “Recommendations” and “Conclusion” sections will define...
Falls in Older Adults Falls are among the main health problems encountered by older adults. According to statistics, 25% percent of the elderly suffer from falls, yet only a small percentage of people tell their doctors about it (Sherrington et al., 2017). The neglect of falls can negatively impact the...
The health promotion program for the issue of dementia is to be based on the health promotion strategy, which includes a number of objectives around which this program is to be centered. First of all, people with dementia and their caregivers are to be educated about the condition, which can...
Problem Definition Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a deteriorating condition that impairs a person’s judgment, reasoning, and memory as they age. AD often begins slowly but develops with time, resulting in the death and degeneration of human brain cells. As a result, AD creates dementia, which impacts a person’s capacity to...
Purpose The purpose of the study was to present a trial whose intention was to assess self-care program effectiveness by proactive nurses on psychological results. To achieve the aim of the research, Wong and Wong (2020) established a partnership between the social and health models for the elders who dwelled...
Introduction Social isolation is a major issue affecting the aging population in America. One of the aspects that renders the prevalence of the problem is the quality of health care services among senior citizens. It is crucial to assess the key variables that influence the effective treatment quotient among the...
Definition of the problem Elderly patients face a significant number of risks due to reducing mobility, as well as poorer balance skills and changes in the musculoskeletal system (Vu et al., 2020). Therefore, preventing falls in the elderly must remain one of the core issues in geriatric care. Incorporating precaution...
The issue of fall prevention in the elderly is widely studied by nursing scholars due to the fact that it causes serious damage to patients. One of the probable solutions for the problem is the enhancement of the professional skills of nurses intended for a better perception of the multiple...
It is required to compare the systemic changes in the patient’s body with those indicated in the instructions. The disadvantage of Sandra’s health, characteristic of the elderly, is the deterioration of vision and the condition of the veins. Varicose veins, which also appear due to the age and lifestyle of...
It is required to compare the systemic changes in the patient’s body with those indicated in the instructions. György’s health deficiency, characteristic of the elderly, is deteriorating hearing and vision. Arthritis inherent in the elderly as a result of the aging of the circulatory system is also included in the...
Introduction Fall prevention is health promotion. In the United States, they are the leading cause of death from accidents and the seventh leading cause of death in ≥ 65 years of age (NSC, 2021). In 2017, there were 31,190 deaths from falls in persons ≥ 65 years of age versus...
Discovery (Identify topic and practice issue) Identify the topic and the nursing practice issue related to this topic. (This MUST involve a nursing practice issue.) (Elderly Patient falls) Falls of older people often cause loss of their independence, disability, and even mortality. Nurses are critical to preventing drops in older...
Aging is a long-term process, starting with a gradual decrease in the functionality of the human body. With age, there is a loss of psychological flexibility and the ability to adapt. Older adults lose interest in the new; they fear the unknown; they want stability and reliability. Awareness of the...
Human aging is a universal and natural process characterized by gradual, and steady progression, which inevitably affects all levels of biological organization to one degree or another. The aging process at the level of the whole organism is not fully understood, and, therefore, there is no single point of view...
Summary Aging is a complex process, many aspects of which are still poorly understood. Many different groups of scientists study aging from different perspectives, the main ones being biological, sociological, and psychological. Each of these points of view provides a unique definition of this inevitable phenomenon that every person faces....
Client’s BMI The client’s basal metabolic index can be calculated through this formula: BMI=weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Therefore, the BMI of the 68-year-old client is 5ft 6inch height divided by the weight of 210 pounds. The answer is 33.9. Hence the BMI of the client...
The patient is a 58-year-old female (will be referred to as Mary for convenience) who had pneumonia several months ago. She required clinical care but soon was discharged as the chosen treatment was effective, and she recovered quite soon (with no complications). The patient noted that healthcare professionals invested sufficient...
Introduction Pressure ulcers are common among adults because of the significant amount of time they spend on immobility. It has adverse impacts on the quality of life of the patients. It is essential to conduct assessments that help identify patients’ chances of developing pressure ulcers to devise necessary measures to...
The case study introduces a scenario when Jacqueline should take care of her elderly mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease. Since the mother needs constant support, Jacqueline can neither meet with her friends nor participate in many leisure activities with her husband, Mark. This state of affairs is an example of...
Definition/Explanation of Palliative Care In general, palliative care is a patient-centered treatment specialized in relieving the symptoms of advanced diseases. The World Health Organization provides the following explanation, “Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing problems associated with...
Good health is an essential element of a person’s happy and fulfilling life. In maintaining it, effective communication between the health care provider and the patient is critical. Education in healthy behavior and information necessary for preventive care can become effective measures to improve health. Moreover, education is vital after...
Introductory Paragraph Falls are the primary cause of physical injuries and lethal outcomes among older adults (Kruschke & Butcher, 2017); Physical disabilities are commonly associated with old age and lead to the increasing number of falls; The risk management concerning falls among the elderly is frequently underestimated or completely neglected...
PICOT Question PICOT P Population The elderly population in the community. I Intervention or Issue of interest Use of regular exercises to control falls C Comparison The elderly who do not exercise regularly. O Outcome Reduction of falls and emergency room visits. T Time frame During 90 days of hospitalization....
Headline 1: Objective Natural disasters including drought, earthquakes, hunger and diseases such as corona virus have become part of human being’s daily life. The most vulnerable individuals in the society comprising the aged need to be protected from such phenomena. Therefore, it is necessary for every emergency supplies to have...
Patient Questionnaire Summary The interviewed patient is a 71-year old Hispanic female residing alone in a suburban area in her house but maintains strong close relationships with her children’s families. In terms of health-related beliefs, longevity is perceived as a fate-given and something characteristic to the family. Concerning the health...
The pathophysiology of osteoarthritis indicates that the condition is most common in people who are elderly and overweight. At old age, the tissue in the joints is prone to tear and wear. According to Mr. F.’s case, it was more likely that the knee cartilage had thickened to help bear...
Introduction Most countries are now experiencing a remarkable demographic shift considering the growing aging population. The number of people aged 65 years or older was 524 million in 2010 globally (Odden et al., 2011). Odden et al. have indicated that this figure rise to 1.5 billion in 2050. Improvements in...
Aging is associated with many arising problems, which include both physical difficulties and complex psychological issues. Given modern families’ nature, in old age, people are often left alone, as children and grandchildren leave to live separately. Even in those cases, when the family lives together, retirees have an excess of...
Introduction Even though there is no specific medical condition that is responsible for patient falls, the health of numerous individuals often suffers from these situations. For example, Heng et al. (2020) stipulate that fall rates “typically range from 3 to 11 falls per 100 bed days” (p. 1). Approximately a...
Ageing is a normal phenomenon since growth is an attribute that typifies the human race. This piece identifies and explains popularly held myths about ageing and aged people. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of such mythological beliefs concerning ageing on societal attitudes toward older people. Indeed, the discussion of the...
There is no use denying the fact that nowadays people have the best quality of life the world has ever seen. A great number of various scientific discoveries and new technologies lead to the significant increase of the level of comfort available for people and introduce many new possibilities for...
Gerontology is the study of societal, emotional, and natural aspects of aging. It encompasses the examination of physical, mental, and social changes in individuals; the aging process, the interface of aging and related diseases, effects of aging on society, and relevance of the awareness to potential policies and programs for...
The Meaning of Ageing The increased elderly population both at the national and global level has placed the aging concept at the center of public debate. To provide a clear understanding of the concept, scholars have provided distinct definitions of ageing. Hirst (2012) defined the term ageing as the loss...
The problem Sallie Mae Fisher is suffering from is the cognitive impairment that aggravates her initial condition. The problem is serious. Adding to Fisher’s depression due to the recent loss of her husband, cognitive impairment makes her apathetic. Her loss of appetite has led to the rapid loss of weight...
Introduction Background Despite the constant development of the field of medical sciences for the sake of common good, hospital readmissions are a persistent issue in contemporary medical care. Of course, the overwhelming majority of the patients do not want to return to the hospitals, and, to boost the medical institutions’...
Introduction This paper discusses community services for the elderly, available in Houston, Texas. The population of people above sixty-five years of age might increase to 20% by the year 2030 from 12.4%. These people would like to age in their homes and communities. Communities, therefore, have been challenged to cater...
Meaning of Aging According to Lange (2012), aging refers to a process of getting old as a result of cell degeneration due to the passage of time. Human cells undergo a process of degeneration once on reach the maturity stage. As the cells continue to degenerate, a person gets older...
Rationale This topic is important as it addresses the vulnerability of the elderly to cardiovascular diseases. The outcomes of research prove that the elderly are extremely vulnerable to illness. Only 39% of the elderly in the United States can rate their health conditions as excellent. It is apparent that the...
Loss of vision is a health problem of concern among the elderly. Statistics show that at least one person out of every three develops a vision problem by the age of 65. Among the different causes of vision impairment, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma have been identified as the...
The various meanings of aging Some studies affirm that aging signifies loss, transformation, and the inability to do anything. Becoming elderly means having lived many years, becoming less energetic, taking more medication, getting wrinkles, and becoming forgetful. There are notions that when individuals become elderly, their dignity diminishes, and that...
Abstract A vast majority of literature on the aged population is premised on the increased rate of chronic diseases despite the presence of family and community nursing, as well as increased levels of technology in the health care sector. One of the major factors contributing to these diseases is functional...
Profile and presenting symptoms Mrs. C is an 81-year-old Caucasian female who has been brought by her 72-year-old brother to the psychogeriatric psychiatrist at his clinic. The brother is worried about her mental state and has brought her for assessment; she has been extremely forgetful of late. Her difficulty to...
The elderly are those people who are advanced in chronological age (Miller, 2000). They are the members of the society in the last stage of the life cycle (Wilson et al, 2005). The elderly stage of an individual’s life is usually faced with many challenges, ranging from physical, and social,...
Today, much attention is paid to the improvement of care that patients receive in hospitals and nursing homes. Millions of older people under 65 years fall each year, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) predicts seven fall death every hour by 2030 if no effective interventions are...
Tips For Seniors Eat healthy foods Dr. Blankstein advises choosing a few plant-based recipes to add to your diet and replacing red meat with legumes (“Four keys,” 2019). Fatty and salty foods increase cholesterol levels, which can cause blockages and heart attacks. Consequently, older people’s diet should contain mainly fruits,...
Older people are a vulnerable population that is often hospitalized with various infectious and chronic diseases. In addition, many of the elderly patients return to hospitals soon after discharge as they do not take care of themselves due to the lack of medical knowledge. Therefore, the education of older patients...
Introduction An upsurge in the numbers of aging populations has resulted in an increase in diversity in terms of identity, color, culture, and socioeconomic status. Therefore, the need for culturally competent professionals and facilities that cater to older adults from different backgrounds cannot be understated (Cummings & Galambos, 2016). Aging...
A negotiation is a form of communication whereby individuals discuss to find a common ground on a specific issue. During patient education, beneficiaries and physicians will need to share ideas and make informed decisions that can result in personalized care (Chesser et al., 2016). The face-to-face model will deliver positive...
Introduction Both the number and proportion of people aged 65 years and older are increasing; although at different rates in different parts of the world (Waite, 2004). Older adults require doing a geriatric assessment to examine their health. The physician has to ensure that they examine the older adults to...
The method that is chosen to investigate the effect of STEADI on the number of falls among older people is quantitative. It provides numerical data to which statistical analysis can be applied to discuss the issue. Such an approach will contribute to gaining the necessary volume of information. The obtained...
Introduction Located on the banks of New River, 25 miles north of Miami, Fort Lauderdale is the largest city in Broward County. Fort Lauderdale emerged on the ruins of a fortification built during the Second Seminole War in 1838 (“About Fort Lauderdale,” n.d.). The net of waterways creating spectacular views...
Abstract Depression is a critical mental health issue that has been becoming widely recognized in public health. Research and clinical treatment of depression in older adults and geriatric populations are often limited and overlooked. Later life depression is diagnosed in 13.3% of the population. Older populations have significantly high rates...
Communication Techniques Weitzel et al. (2011) state that brain problems associated with dementia affect communicative skills on both receptive and expressive levels. Therefore, there is a need to perform a communication technique that would negate these obstacles making it much easier to communicate with a person with dementia. Communication techniques...
The job of a charge nurse implies that among other skills, the nurse should be clinically competent and possess good communication skills. Many elderly people, as well as their family members, are exposed to fears of being placed in nursing homes. At this point, the charge nurse should be able...
Problem Statement Numerous diseases affect old people. The cost of curing these diseases has for a long time been a burden to the economies of many countries in the world. There is a need to evaluate the problem. Currently, as eating habits and human activities change, there is an increased...
Analyzing the issue of high blood pressure, first, I would like to note that the most vulnerable population is the elderly. Some incentives and interventions aimed at addressing the needs of people aged 75 and older persons exist. However, some of them may be improved. Williamson et al. (2016) explore...
Approach to Care When developing an approach to care for Mr. P, it is vital to pay attention to his major health issues and the fact that he belongs to the elderly population. The patient’s age is worth considering because it affects his decision-making, background, abilities to follow particular recommendations...
Issues relating to the ethnicity, race and cultural states of the Puerto Rican elderly people influence their behavior and work. Their health behaviors are influenced by their social conditions and health habits too. For them their family is a major force and thus, the health and social workers have to...
Introduction: Rite of Passage from Childhood to Adulthood A rite of passage is a traditional ceremony or event that marks the transition from one phase of life to another, such as from childhood to adulthood. Rite of passage from childhood to adulthood is found in many cultures worldwide and can...
Growing old and gray is one thing most people dread. They long to maintain their youth by keeping a fresh perspective in life, a positive outlook and attitude, keeping themselves fit and healthy, and feeding their minds with intellectual stimulation. Some even go to the extent of pursuing artificial means...
Communication and information Communication and information will be given prime consideration in our village and these facilities will ensure that people of every age group receives the benefits of the society. Thus, in our village there will be an effective communication system which caters to the needs of people in...
Introduction Falls in nursing homes are a common health problem in the older adult population, which is largely caused by such risk factors as age, balance impairment, taking sedative drugs, and neurological disorders. In the US, 28.7% of elderly patients fall annually, resulting in 7 million injuries (Dellinger, 2017). This...
It is commonly known that aging adults begin experiencing particular physical limitations, which are defined as difficulties in performing specific physical activities (Holmes, Powell-Griner, Lethbridge-Cejku, & Heyman, 2009, p. 1). Since an individual’s physical capability is restricted, falls start occurring and causing some adverse health issues. As reported by the...
Introduction Drawing attention to widespread situations within emergency care (EC) becomes an important part of addressing previously unperceived but acute healthcare questions. Thus, the article “Emergency department staff priorities for improving palliative care provision for older people: A qualitative study,” published by the peer-reviewed journal Palliative Medicine, draws attention to...
The challenge of addressing the issue of falls among older patients is attributed to multiple reasons for their occurrence, ranging from the limited education of patients to the absence of materials for preventing them. In the proposed intervention plan, five different solutions will be implemented to reduce the number of...
Introduction Mental health is one of the main issues within geriatric populations, as acute and chronic states of psychic disorders often take place. For instance, dementia is rather common among elderly patients, and its primary symptoms are not always visible to their surroundings. Several factors may induce various episodes like...
Effective Interventions Falls are among the more common causes of injury in older adults, and the reason is that a variety of issues and conditions may cause them. Pfortmueller, Lindner, and Exadaktylos (2014) list reasons relevant to long-term care institutions such as sarcopenia or frailty, impaired senses, multimorbidity, vitamin D...
Health Topic The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze the OA-11 problem from the Healthy People 2020 objectives. OA-11 stands for reduction of the rate of emergency department (ED) visits due to falls among older adults (Healthy People, 2018). Falling presents many dangers to elderly populations, as...
The older adult participating in the assessment project is the interviewer’s neighbor. The participant, N. M., is a retired police officer, 72 years old, female, widowed. N. M. has been living alone for three years since her husband died, and her children are far away. The project involves using a...
Population Chosen for an Educational Program Description of the Chosen Population Demographics of the Chosen Population Problem Background Problem’s Effect on Public Health Cultural Background of the Population Relevant History of the Population Psychosocial Concerns and Norms Economic Concerns of the Population Health Concerns of the Population Health Risk Factors...
It cannot be denied that the process of managing chronic diseases in people of advanced age can be connected with a range of difficulties. Speaking about the latter, it is necessary to understand that the lack of patient education may have a negative influence on the representatives of this vulnerable...
Introduction Written by Uusi-Rasi et al., the article “Exercise and vitamin D in fall prevention among older women” was published online in 2015 in JAMA Internal Medicine journal. It has been proven in several clinical trials conducted by Gillespie et al. (2012) and Palvanen et al. (2014) that regular exercises...