LESSON PLAN

Subject : Gerentological Nursing

Topic : Care of old age

Teaching Method : Lecture cum discussion

AV Aids : Chart on

Central Objectives : The group will adequate knowledge about geriatric problems and care of
old age and develop a positive attitude towards it and practice it properly

Specific Objectives : On the completion of the class, the group will able to,

 Define the care of old age

 Describe the importance of care of old age
 Explain the care of old age patients
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Introduce the INTRODUCTION
topic Every individual has the responsibility to respect and
protect the grandparents because respectful
relationship in the family, act as a life tonic for the
old person. Whereas neglect and disrespectful Introduce Listen
relationships break the old person and they become carefully
older. Old people get satisfaction and pleasure from
grand parenting. Gerentology is a scientific study
dealing with the aging process. Thus in taking care of
the old age people the role of the family is very vital.

Define the topic What you

DEFENITION Define Listen mean by
Geriatric care is the process by which keeping old age carefully care of old
person in a state of self dependence as far as age
possible and to provide facilities to improve their
mental and physical health
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Describe the IMPORTANCE
importance of What is the
old age care Our society gets great potential and progress through Describe Listen importance
care of old age people. So we have to change dietary carefully of old age
pattern and provide support necessary to meet their care
nutritional needs
Explain the care
of old age GERIATRIC CARE
patients
As years advance the functions of each system of the
body become impaired which gives mental and
physical problems. So we must be made aware of the Explain Listen What are
value of age of people and to provide support and carefully the care
facilities to improve their mental and physical health. given to old
age people
Heart failure , stroke, respiratory problems are more
common of old age problems

Digestible problems and constipation is commonly

seen in old age people to provide easily digestible
and fiber rich diet
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Include more fruits and green leaf vegetables in their
diet
Provides at least 2 liters water per day (8glasses)

Thinning of bone is a common problem in old age, So

the care givers must take care to avoid fall and make
sure the environment and the floor is safe for walking
Provide fish and mild meat for healthy bones and
teeth
Avoid drinking and smoking
Sleep levsners is a common problem during old age.
So instruct them to sleep at proper time.
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Old age people have the problem of poor memory
and depression and feeling of loneliness. So the care
givers must take care to avoid loneliness.
Administer medications in appropriate time in case of
poor memory
Heart failure, stroke, respiratory problems are more
common of old age problem. So protect the from
dust particles
Pneumonia will easily affect the old age person. So
giving vaccine against these diseases
Exercise is more useful in old age persons
Sharp edged tables and other sharp objects are
avoided. It may cause injuries
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CONCLUSION

Geriatric care is the process by which keeping old age

person in a state of self dependence as far as
possible and to provide facilities to improve their
mental and physical health. Every individual has the
responsibility to respect and protect the
grandparents because respectful relationship in the
family, act as a life tonic for the old person. Whereas
neglect and disrespectful relationships break the old
person and they become older. Old people get
satisfaction and pleasure from grand parenting
QUESTIONNAIRE
What you mean by care of old age?
What are the cares given to old age people?
What is the importance of old age care?
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Text book of community health nursing
Text book of Gerent logical nursing