National Initiative For The Care Of The Elderly: 29 books

WHAT ARE MEDICATION UTILIZATION PROBLEMS AMONG THE ELDERLY? A useful model for understanding potential medication problems for elderly patients is reviewed in a series of guidelines contained in the Drug-related Problems Model. • The patient has a medical condition for which a...

  For early intervention to be possible, intake workers must always be alert to the possibility of abuse. They have to make a quick decision on the likelihood of abuse even at first contact. This first contact may be on the phone and may be brief, which is why it is particularly important to have a quick and easy screening method for case identification.

  In addition to managing the challenges of caring for a person with a chronic disease such as dementia, caregivers need to attend to their health needs so as to prevent the onset of disease and increase overall quality of life. Research

Ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre et ce que vous pouvez faire pour aider Aider un proche malade à vivre ses derniers moments est l’une des expériences les plus difficiles de la vie. À mesure que la maladie progresse, il se peut que vous ayez à prendre...

  1 IS MY PATIENT AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION?

Both Canada and British Columbia have several programs in place to assist low-income seniors. Each program has specific eligibility and application requirements.

Banks, credit unions, trust companies, or caisses populaires are safe places to keep your money.

  Older adults should take part in at least 2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous activity each week. A walking program is an inexpensive, easy and convenient way to improve overall well-being and to enhance quality of life.

Consent To Treatment Required No treatment unless: a. Health Practitioner (HP) of opinion person CAPABLE in respect to treatment and person has consented, or b. HP of opinion that person INCAPABLE in respect to treatment and SDM gives consent. c. if Consent and Capacity Board or...

What Is This Information Booklet About? This information booklet is for older women who feel uncomfortable or unsafe in their home because they are being treated badly by someone who lives or visits there. The information will help you decide: if what you are experiencing is abuse,...

What is Credit? • Credit refers to money that is loaned to you for a cost (interest). • There are many different types of credit, including car loans, bank loans, mortgage loans, credit cards, and loans from friends and family. • Make sure you can afford to pay back the money and interest.

 What is periodontal disease? • chronic bacterial infection in the mouth • can occur at any age but is prevalent in older adults • usually starts with gingivitis; red and slightly swollen gums caused by accumulation of plaque on the tooth if left untreated, gingivitis may progress to “periodontitis”