Assessing and Planning Care for an Elderly Person 4
In order to gain an insight into the world of elder adults, it is important to understand how they view themselves and the values they hold. Additionally it is important to assess and determine his/her needs and establish appropriate interventions for this individual.
By the due date assigned, choose an older adult to interview. This cannot be a patient in your clinical setting. You can use a friend, family member, or co-worker. The older adult should be 65 years or older. Use the format provided to record the responses. A list of questions is available for you to start with. Include 2–3 questions of your own to get a complete picture of the older adult. Summarize your findings and also contrast the responses with findings in your readings and other current literature.
Download a patient questionnaire. This form should be used as an example.
After gaining permission, conduct a physical and mental functional assessment of the older adult you have chosen. Review your readings for the process of functional assessment.
Make use of the tools discussed this week to complete a comprehensive assessment of your patient. Search the Internet for resources on these tools.
1. Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment
2. Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living
3. Assessment of Home Safety
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Identifying and Planning for Elderly Person Care 4
Identifying and Planning for Elderly Person Care 4
In order to gain an insight into the world of elder adults, it is important to understand how they view themselves and the values they hold. It’s also crucial to assess and define his or her needs, as well as to develop relevant interventions for this person.
Choose an older adult to interview within the allocated deadline. This can’t possibly be a patient in your clinic. You can use a friend, family member, or co-worker. The older adult should be 65 years or older. Use the format provided to record the responses. A list of questions is available for you to start with. Include 2–3 questions of your own to
