Geriatrics

GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT: MALNUTRITION Geriatric Assessment: Malnutrition In a continuously growing geriatric population, malnutrition is one of the most common and most undiagnosed problems. Malnutrition is not only the indicator of existing medical and socio-economic problems, but can also be a cause of physiological and psychological dysfunctions. Proper nursing assessment in the elderly should be applied in order to identify and address this problem. In this paper I would like to focus on two

have been forgotten, depreciated, and severely deprived of adequate healthcare resources, services, and funding (O'Brien, 2010). Issues involving insufficient healthcare policies, limited research, and lack of elderly abuse education has prevented geriatric patients from receiving proper care (O'Brien, 2010). With this in mind some research has shown high rates of physical abuse and negligence towards elderly patients in the healthcare facilities (Zhang, 2011). The Adult Protective Services (APS) explains

At first thought one would think it is simply caring for the older people. There is however so much more that is overlooked unless it is looked at closely. Geriatric nursing is not only about an education but it is also about perspective or a person's view and understanding of older people. One quote that stands out is, "Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength." -Betty Friedan (2016

It is not an uncommon occurrence for patients of the geriatric population, typically defined as over 65 years of age due to Medicare cut offs, to be recurrently admitted into the hospital. These patients are often taking multiple chronic medications, dealing with numerous comorbidities, such as heart failure and diabetes, and are also at risk for other complications, such as falls. These patients are often targeted for medication reconciliation in large hospitals, where getting a comprehensive assessment

Upgradation of geriatric care over 5 years in Malaysia Introduction What is geriatric care? Geriatric care is derived from the Greek “geron” which means “old man” and “iatreia” which means “the treatment of disease”. According to UN- World Assembly on ageing in 1982, Vienna, in Malaysia, older persons are defined as those who are 60 years and above. Ageing nation are defined as a nation where more than 10% of the population is aged more than 60 years old” and by 2020, Malaysia will be defined as

Thank you very much for referring Ms. Choi for geriatric assessment. The main concern is that of decreased cognition. She is an 85-year-old lady who was born in China and came to Canada for over 30 years. She is married and lives with her husband in a co=op apartment. They have 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. One of the sons is in Toronto and one of the daughters is in Toronto as well. she speaks Cantonese. She is a retired part-time cleaner. She had no formal education. Her son, Mr. Choi is

of the greatest challenges because of health care reforms. By 2030, geriatric population of US of age 65 and up will be more than 72 million which will be an estimated 20% of the overall population (He, 2005). I am currently being trained at a prestigious family medicine residency program in Montgomery Alabama, which gives me an opportunity to see vast majority of patient population which includes pediatric, adult and geriatric. We are also trained at Nursing home as a part of our curriculum and

become more susceptible to disease and poor health (Toner, Shadden, & Gluth, 2011, p. 9). Taking preventative measures is crucial for geriatric individuals because “with good social supports, modified diet, exercise, and appropriate medications, individuals can limit negative health effects” (Toner, Shadden, & Gluth, 2011, p. 18). A simple preventative measure for geriatrics, and anyone else for that matter, is exercise. A study involving more than 14,000 patients “found no difference in mortality between

the older adult. As aging takes a toll, many older adults are subject to chronic illnesses that plague bodily functions. Utilization of assessment tools is helpful in depicting underlying hindrances. This paper will address the geriatric depression scale, the geriatric pain assessment tool, an assessment of the environment, advanced directives, and teaching topics, along with interventions for an older adult. Assessment Tools Assessment tools serve the purpose of evaluating risk factors that may

Being a geriatric nursing assistant has changed my millennial perspective on how to interact with the senior population. You have to be patience, compassionate, loving, and committed. The passion I have to care for the elderly mirrors my dedication to travel every other weekend on public transportation from Towson to Gaithersburg. I walked into my job hoping to uplift and put a smile on a resident if not all of them. My favorite part of the shift is sparing ten minutes to talk to a resident and listen