Gerontology Exam Study Guide Solutions
Acute Care Environment - ANSWER-Primary objective is to get the medical condition resolved. The
big picture is important to focus on to incorporate rehabilitative techniques.
Negs of acute care environment - ANSWER-lack of quality sleep, med or electrolyte ...
The typical caregiver is - ANSWER✔✔-female and over 65
assisted living - ANSWER✔✔-separate living quarters, community activity area, and dining room.
provides supervision to relatively independent older adults and some health services
adult day care - ANSWER✔✔-a setting that provides structured activities during the day much like a child
day care.
medical model of adult day care - ANSWER✔✔-provides health care services along with structured
activities during the day
social model of adult day care - ANSWER✔✔-stresses social activity during structured activities during
the day
respite care - ANSWER✔✔-scheduled stays at a facility to give "time off" to a caregiver
6 services available for those caring for older adults at home - ANSWER✔✔-respite care, day care, home
health, nutrition programs, senior center, transportation services
home health - ANSWER✔✔-assistance with ADL's via aide or nursing care via nurses at home
nutrition programs - ANSWER✔✔-congregate meals or home delivery for a nominal fee, senior centers,
meals on wheels
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