Question

considering peter Smith's age , what special aspects of care should you be aware of while caring for him?

Answer 1

Old age care -

As people in old age undergo many senile, physical and mental changes. They need many care aspects to overcome these changes.

1 - supportive measures at home or care home

As people in old age get weaken and muscles lose strenght they are on increased risk of falling down and becoming unconscious. So handles and railing should be fitted in house especially in toilets, stairs, doors so that they could grab support from handles.

2- exercise

They should be encouraged to do little exercise and physiotherapy. So that muscle strenght is maintained and body doesn't become lethargic. It helps to stay them active and prevent bed ridden complications.

3- assistance

They should be assisted in doing routine activities. As they may be weaken to do activities by their own. And they should also be encouraged to do activities by their own as this may boost their confidence.

4- talking sessions

Talking sessions should be arranged with old people as they are offen subjected to depression due to lonliness. So as a care provider we should talk to them on their life, expierence , global issues, their thoughts on global issues, their family, their friends,etc . This help them to cope up from their loneliness and they stop feel depressed.

5- promote their interest in life

As in old age mainly due to illness old people lose their interest in life. They start finding their life useless. So they should be engaged in activities like small games, playing some mental games , interaction this all things maintain their interest in life.

6- healthy diet

In old age digestive system becomes mal functional due to many reasons. So simple, balanced and light diet rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins is recommended. Oily and high cholesterol containing food should be avoided. Fresh fruits should be given to them daily as they are rich in mineral and vitamins. Salad should also be given . To prevent constipation food rich in fibre is also recommended

7- disease management

In old age disease like diabites, heart disease are common so as a care provider we should ensure that whether patient is taking medication on time and taking the protective measures. Timely visit to doctor should also be checked.

8- hygiene

As in old age immunity is suppressed so minimal exposure to pathogen can cause infection to them. So utmost care of hygiene and sanitization should be taken. Proper hygienic food should be ate. And proper disinfection of their surrounding should be done.