Intrigued by Global Care Chain theory and the shifts of elderly care under the national rural-urban migration trend, this study aims to propose the new research direction of the national care chain in China. In the background section, the starting point of Global Care Chain will be followed by the status of elderly care and rural-urban migration contributions in China. Considering methods, this study collects secondary data and designs a survey for quantitative analysis, while conducts interviews
and information on the topic. To begin to understand an individual must start to understand the current status of care for the elderly people with dementia. In the twenty-first century there are differences that occur that are unlike past elderly care (Bookman & Kimbrel, 2011). One difference that is looked at is the six key groups that people look for in outsourcing are health care providers, nongovernmental community-based service providers, employers, government, families, and elders themselves
field of gerontology can choose from a variety of degrees. These include traditional degrees, such as gerontology or geriatric nursing, and alternative degrees, such as social work or human services. Careers in social work are expected to grow quicker than average because of the fast-growing elderly population. Geriatric Social Workers According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, geriatric social workers specialize in helping the elderly and their families. A social worker with a degree in gerontology
is also a proven fact that the burden of becoming a caregiver for an elderly, and taking care of a loved one full or even part time, nearly always becomes the responsibility of the family of elderly. Based on my research, I have found out how a Geriatric Counselor can provide assistance to older adults and their families with issues related to the aging process The help that can be received from a Geriatric Counselor can often make the lives of older adults and their families much easier by reducing
Geriatric Nursing Geriatric nursing is a heartfelt profession which allows you to connect with the patients. Gerontology is an nurse who works in the field of geriatrics that focuses on caring for older adults. This career is highly recommended because older people are most likely to require health services. Most hospitals have patients at the age over 65, and only 1% of the nurses are certified in geriatrics. Geriatric nurses are educated to understand and treat physical and mental health needs
shift commands attention and analysis of our current health care system to better meet the needs of this growing population. Our current health care workforce is vastly under equipped to care for the rapidly aging senior population. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates that by the year 2030, the demand for geriatricians will swell to 36,000 (Herdman et al., 2008). Today there are approximately 7,000 physicians trained in geriatric care and this number is steadily declining (Herdman et al., 2008)
rounding that can stop the fall in the geriatric patients. The nurses working with the patients on that same unit would be the once to take part in the survey. Registered nurses and nursing aids are giving organized questionnaire such as overall and tangible workload, administrative duty, and the capacity to fulfill patients order. "This study would undergo statistical examination and outlined as nurse’s perception on the hourly rounding in the elderly acute care floor" ((Deitrick, Baker, Paxton, Flores
over those that are caused by acute illness. The population that requires care is becoming much older. High quality care is necessary for end of life. Older people have more complex problems and disabilities (Ebersole, Hess, Touhy, Jett, & Luggen, 2008). The care provided for these older adults require an established partnership between the nurse and the patient. People that have serious illnesses often receive palliative care by special medical personnel. No matter the diagnosis, the focus on providing
Nurses who work in the field of geriatrics, also known as gerontology, focus on caring for older adults. This is a high-demand practice area, because older people are more likely to require health services. Half of all hospital admissions are for patients over age 65, but only 1% of nurses are certified in geriatrics (ExploreHealthCareers.org, 2013). Geriatric nurses are educated to understand and treat the often complex physical and mental health needs of older people. Nurses try to help their
In disease case management, the complexity of a geriatric patient’s health conditions, polypharmacy, and psychosocial needs often require expertise and guidance that is outside of a Registered Nurse (R.N.) case manager’s scope of practice and experience. Optum’s goal for members is to provide “integrated care solutions and interventions that help people manage their illnesses and lead healthier lives” (Tackling The Biggest Challenges In Health Care, n.d.). To assist the Optum R.N. case manager provide
chapter discussed the geriatric assessment process and aspects of functional age. The geriatric assessment is a multidimensional, multidisciplinary assessment designed to evaluate an older person 's functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental health, and socio-environmental circumstances (Greene, 2011). “Assessment of an adult involves getting to know the person and their motives, strengths, challenges, and capacity to change “(Greene, 2011, p.64) A geriatric assessment may be utilized
Proper medication management among older adults can be challenging. Older persons may not fully understand the purpose of the medication and the importance of following the prescription as directed. Over the counter medication, herbs and supplements may not be considered medication; therefore, they do not inform their health care provider that they are taking them. Multiple health care providers can result in duplication of orders or adverse drug reactions. Improper management of medication may
regions of states by using teleconferencing, video-conferencing, emails, group video-conferencing and the telephone to help the geriatric patient improve depression. Telemental Health and/or Telemedicine will also improve communication and collaboration with a team of healthcare providers such as rural clinic nurses and primary care physicians while giving the rural geriatric population access to a much needed health service. Background and Statement of the Problem The U.S. Department of Health and
with a hallmark symptom of gradual, ongoing, neurological decline. The disease not only consumes a person’s short term memory but eventually the long term memory as well. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease has been thought of as affecting only our geriatric population. This is not true. There have been cases of individuals as young as 40 with what is called early onset. Currently, the market houses a select few medications that have been approved to prolong the unfortunate outcome, but there still is
A geriatric-psychiatric unit, is an inpatient hospital unit which treats elderly people who suffer from medical and emotional or psychological disorders. It deserves more attention to the fall
The most prominent population within any healthcare facility is the geriatric patients. According to Griffin (2011), “While people older than age 65 represent 12 percent of the U.S. population, this group consumes one-third of healthcare services and occupies one-half of all physicians time”. Thus, every healthcare worker should have some degree of training in geriatrics for proper management. The aging population requires additional services in order to recover and live a better quality of life
to one area of expertise. It has a variety of specialties that you can work in such as pediatrics, med surgery, telemetry and geriatrics just to name a few. Some nurses may choose to work in more than one specialty at a time. In the past years many nurses have gained employment in clinics, home care settings such as home health and hospice care, traveling nurse, management and of course hospitals. If you are licensed in the state that you are working in, you are guaranteed a career in
Statement of the Problem The ongoing increase in the rates of geriatric disorders, eating disorders, and autism spectrum disorder [ASD], implores for further alternative treatments and therapies for these disorders; especially beyond that of solely the pharmaceutical route of treatment. All three of these disorders have become significant issues in our current society, and the severity of finding effective forms of treatments is an urgent matter. By identifying who is affected by these psychological
Ann Hendrich, a geriatric nurse, designed an assessment tool called the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model. In an article entitled "Predicting Patient Falls; Using the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model in clinical practice", the author discusses this assessment tool and how it can be used to quickly assess a hospitalized patient's risk of falling using eight distinct risk elements. The fall risk assessment tool has been validated using a large case-controlled study in an acute care tertiary facility. Ann Hendrich
Disorders It is well known that the elderly population in our society is growing larger. With this increase comes the awareness and prevalence of common health issues of the elderly. Dementia is an illness that is commonly associated with the geriatric population. To understand dementia, one would need to learn its symptoms, its causes, and its various treatment options. This study specifically focuses on the relationship that dementia holds with brain and communication disorders. Defining Dementia