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NURS3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults

Module 1 Discussion

Ageism

Respond to these questions, including 1 outside reference on ageism. Be sure to include citation for readings. Post at least two responses to other people’s comments.

 What is one example of ageism that you have witnessed in healthcare?

 How do you think ageism affects older adults?

 What do you think nurses can do to stop ageism in healthcare settings?

 

NURS3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults

Module 2 Discussion

Older Adult and Driving

In preparation for your Windshield Survey answer the following questions and consider these when completing your paper.

1. Nurses incorporate questions about driving to identify the need for a more comprehensive assessment. What questions would you ask?

2. What are some common risk factors that can affect driving?

3. What are some common referrals related to driving safety?

4. How will this fit with the geriatric windshield paper?

5. Cite your reference using APA format

 

NURS3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults

Module 3 Discussion

Mental Health

When I Was Growing Up…How were older adults in my family treated?

What did I observe about the treatment of older adults in society?

How were people with mental or emotional disorders viewed?

What language was used to describe aging, old age, and older adults with altered mental function?

What words did my family use, and what was the connotative meaning of the words used, to describe older adults? Was it positive, negative, or mixed?

Be sure to use reference to support statements, what was the culture of the time regarding mental health for example,

 

NURS3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults

Module 4 Discussion

Medications

Another potentially detrimental health effect related to smoking that has implications for care of older adults is the potential for altering the effects of medications. Interactions can occur in people who smoke or use nicotine products (including smokeless tobacco) and in people who have recently quit smoking. Interactions can be due directly to the physiologic effects of nicotine or they may be caused by the hydrocarbons in tobacco smoke, which can affect hepatic metabolism of some medications. Additional information and examples of drug–nicotine interactions are discussed in Chapter 8.

Identify 2 medications affected by nicotine. What changes can it cause? How would you address this with your clients?

 

NURS3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults

Module 5 Discussion

Advance Directives

Obtain both living will and a power of attorney documents from your place of work, the Internet, or other source.

Complete both documents, including obtaining witness signature. (If a notary public is required by your State law, locate one and record the location and cost of service. You do not need to actually have it notarized for this course.) Texas does not require them to be notarized. (Upload copies of the paperwork under the appropriate assignment)

Discuss your advance directives with the person you would like to make healthcare decisions for you. If you have no one, discuss with a classmate or coworker.

Include a citation to the site where you retrieved your advance directive (if you obtained it online) or from your reading on advance directives. It does NOT have to be in APA format. Just explain where you obtained the form

For the discussion:

How difficult was it to find these forms?

Do you feel they are important for an older adult to have?

Would an older adult need help finding them? completing them?

Has this assignment made you change your opinion regarding advance directives?