Question

1. Describe a safe environment for the elderly.

2. State 3 nursing measures used to meet communication needs of the elderly.

3. Describe an exercise to maintain circulation, muscle tone and prevent disease deformities.

4. Discuss walking aids for the elderly.

Answer 1

#A safe environment for the elderly should be in the following ways

• The room or the area where the elder is should be organized ,there should be no clutters to prevent accidental fall
• Good ventilation to ensure healthy respiratory system
• Good lighting as their vision can be lower as they age
• Hand bars, skid proof floor to prevent slipping and falling down
• Proper addictive devices to mobilisation

#The nursing measures which can used for communication needs of elderly population are

• Ensure for sensory function of the patient and communicate in the appropriate tone ,body language ,eye contact
• Address the elder with utmost respect to ensure good communication
• Listening to the elder when they speak out their needs and found interventions as per their request

#The exercise which can advised are

• A brisk walking for about half an hour
• Yoga and meditation
• Jogging

# The best walking aides for the elderly client to move around ,provide support and strength during mobilising are

• Walking stick for all aged people to act as a support and strength
• Canes
• Walker on case of any surgical interventions of limbs
• Knee scooter