Question 1

what constitutes elder neglect?

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Many types: Elder abuse can take many forms- physical, sexual, psychological, financial and simple neglect. If one thinks there is a problem, referral to adult protective services is appropriate  for intercention. It is often unidentified and therefore underreported.

Question 2

what is elder day care?

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Day care.: Often a place where one joins with other elderly people for supervised socialization with others often social workers and healthcare workers supervising for medical and health safety. Often it is not safe for these elderly patients to be home alone!

Question 3

tell me about elder day care please.?

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ELDER DAYCARE?: There are elder day care like nursing homes where you have to stay and taken cared of by a nurse. The other one is you stay home and a nurse comes to your house weekly, reports to your md about your medical condition or a care giver comes to your house, cooks and cleans for you.

Question 4

how do tell a person has spatial neglect?

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Neglect: This is usually a problem with the non dominant parietal lobe.  Patients neglect the opposite side.

Question 5

what do you do for dehydration in an elder?

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Replenish fluids: The fluids should be given orally if possible and should include electrolytes. Something like gatorade would be reasonable or pedialyte. However, if the condition is serious and patients can not take oral fluid, it will have to be given iv. Also severe electrolyte abnormalities can be present in the elderly so blood chemistry may need to checked.

Question 6

how do you get an elder to eat and drink fluids?

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Explain: First explain why it is important. Second, give fluids that taste good to them. Thirdly reduce their salt (sodium) intake, as it robs the body of available fluids.

Question 7

what are the dangers of neglecting mental illness?

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Mental illness: Depending on thetype & severity, it can progress to affect daily functioning, self care, social interactions, family, relationships, and overall health.

Question 8

what can happen if you neglect your spiritual health?

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There isn't a: syndrome that results from spiritual health neglect.   However, the healthiest people are those who have a balance between spiritual experiences, and mental, emotional and physical experiences.   Some of this comes from maturity, some from family-of-origin values, some from training (health workshops), etc.   Go to a minister, then to a psychologist, then a fitness trainer.   Shop around.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: elder care?

Accepted Answer

Care of the elderly.: 'elder care' is a newer term for the specialized medical care of the 'older' or 'elderly' population. This population is usually age 65 or older and typically has specialized needs and multiple medical conditions. New interest in elder care is arising because of the increasing age of the american population and the increasing complexity of medical tests and treatments.

Question 10

can an elder be denied placement in al if incontinent?

Accepted Answer

Assisted : Living facilities may have rules, and incontinence may be a problem their al facility does not deal with, and requires higher level of care. I'd tend to not want to go to a facility that does'nt have the skill level to help and care.

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