Topics GROUP

Physiologic Changes in Aging Affecting Various Systems GROUP 1

1. Integumentary
2. Musculo-skeletal
3. Respiratory
4. Cardiovascular
5. Hematopoietic & Lymphatic
6. Gastrointestinal
7. Urinary
8. Nervous
9. Special senses
10. Endocrine
11. Reproductive
Core Elements of Evidence-Based Gerontological Nursing Practice
A. Standards
B. Competencies
C. Principles
D. Issues / Concerns

Ethico-Legal Considerations in the Care of older Adult

A. Laws Affecting Senior Citizens / Older Persons (RA 7432; RA
9257: RA 9994
B. Medication of Older Adults (Polypharmacy)
C. Ethical Principles
D. Long-Term Care
E. Palliative Care
F. Advance Directives / DNR
G. End-of-Life Care
H. Spirituality among older Persons
I. Ethical Dilemmas

Nursing Care of the Older Adult in Wellness Group 2

A. Assessment
1. Subjective Data
Nursing History
Functional Health
Patterns

1. Objective Data
Psychological
Assessment
Physical Assessment

2. Planning Health Promotion, Health Maintenance and Home Health

Considerations
1. Planning for Successful Aging.
2. Home Care and Hospice.
3. Community-based services.
4. Assisted living
5. Special care units
6. Geriatrics units

3. Implementation
 1. Physical Care of Older Adults.
Aging Skin and
Mucous Membranes
Elimination
Activity and Exercise
Sleep and Rest

2. Psychosocial Care of Older Adults.

Cognition and
Perception
Engagement with
Life Self-perception and Self-concept
Coping and Stress
Values and Beliefs
Sexuality and Aging
CONCEPT 8: Trends / Issues and Challenges on the Care of Older
Persons
A. Home Care
B. Hospice Facilities
C. Drop-in / Day Care Centers
Retirement Living / Home / Village

CONCEPT 3: Nursing Care of Older Adult in Chronic Illness Group 3

A. Disturbance in Sensory Perception

B. Chronic Confusion

C. Impaired Verbal Communication

D. Common physical diseases of elderly

CONCEPT 6: Guidelines for Effective Documentation

A. Privacy and Accountability

B. Methods and Formats

Geriatric Health Care Team

A. Gerontologist / Geriatrician
B. Nurse Gerontologist
C. Occupational Therapist
D. Physical Therapist
E. Speech Therapist
F. Case Manager
G. Family / Significant Others
H. Nursing and Interdisciplinary Care Conference Team