تمريض مسنين

At the end of the course, given the relevant situation/condition, the students will be able to: Define the concept of aging. Discuss the different theories of aging. Contrast the different theories of aging from psychological theories of aging. Describe and compare age related changes that affect psychological and cognitive functioning .Define interdisciplinary geriatric assessment and terminology. Identify, relate and illustrate the nurse’s role in the geriatric assessment process. Discuss the different care in changing the face of death Discuss the different social support and community services.

Unit I Introduction and Overview
Definition of Aging
Theories of aging
Changes associated w/ aging § Developmental changes and Physiological changes § Nutrition § Elimination § Reproductive and sexual changes § Psychological changes
UNIT II Assessment of the Health Status of the Older Adult
Comprehensive geriatric evaluation § Functional Ability : ADL , IADL § Physical Health § Socio Environmental situation
Techniques in conducting assessment Unit III Health Promotion and Wellness for Older Adult Maintaining Physical Health § Nutrition o Nutritional Requirement § Mobility § Rest and sleep § Elimination § Sexuality
Unit IV Caring for Older Adult with Chronic Illness § Managing diabetes and skin § wound care § Controlling chronic pains § Guiding bladder and bowel movement § Administering and monitoring medications § Responding to drug and alcohol abuse § Detecting elder abuse § Addressing legal and ethical concerns
Unit IV Caring for Older Adult with Chronic Illness § Managing diabetes and skin § wound care § Controlling chronic pains § Guiding bladder and bowel movement § Administering and monitoring medications
UNIT VI Social Support and Community Services • Health and medical services • Shelter and homes • Community based and legislative support • Basic Ethical Principles • Long term health care system

Practice of Geriatric fourth edition by Edmund H. Duthie , Paul R. Katz ,and Michael L. Malone
Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing ninth edition by Barbara K. Timby and Nancy E. Smith
Fundamentals of nursing eighth edition by Berman , Snyder , Kozier ,Erb