Alzheimer’s
Feces
Arteries
Inhalation
Ileostomy
Exhalation
Atrophy

Mental retardation
Blood
Muscle
Capillaries
Reality orientation
Cardiovascular system

Reminiscence
Delusions
Cerebral palsy
Respiratory system
Colostomy
Sensory
C.H.F.

Skeleton
Confusion
Skin
Dementia
Urine
Digestion
Urinary system

Edema
Veins
Paranoia
Hallucination
Epilepsy
Anterior (front)
Posterior (back)

Aphasia
Sundowning
C.V.A. (stroke)
Angina
Inspiration
Hemiplegia expiration

Dyspnea
Paralysis
COPD
Pruritus
Osteoporosis metabolism

Structure and organization of the body
The cell is the basic unit of body structure
Tissues are groups of cells with similar functions
Organs are groups of tissues

Nervous system
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Gastrointestinal system
Integumentary system
Endocrine system

Musculoskeletal system
Urinary system
Reproductive system
-Male
-Female

Changes in body due to aging process
Sensory and neurologic
Respiratory function
Cardiovascular function
GI functioning
Integumentary system
Endocrine system

Changes in body due to aging process #2
Musculoskeletal system
Urinary system
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system

Common disorders of neurologic function in elderly
Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Alzheimer’s disease
Glaucoma
Hearing loss

Common respiratory disorders of elderly
COPD
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis

Common disorders of the cardiovascular system in elderly
Heart attack
Anemia
Congestive heart failure (CHF) hypertension

Common disorders of GI functioning in elderly
Constipation
Common disorders of integumentary system
Pruritis

Common disorders of endocrine system in elderly
Diabetes millitus

Common disorders in musculoskeletal system in elderly
Arthritis
Fractures
Osteoporosis

Common disorders in urinary system in elderly
Nocturia
Bladder infection
Kidney infection

Common disorders in male reproductive system in elderly
Benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH)
Difficulty beginning urinary stream
Urinary retention
Bladder infection
Difficulty emptying bladder completely

Common disorders in female reproductive system in elderly
Cystocele rectocele

Changes which occur as a person grows older
Physical
Psychological and social
Changes in income interfere with meeting basic needs of love, belonging, and self-esteem

Common needs-interventions for elderly residents
Physical
Safety
Shelter
Nourishment
Financial

Common needs-interventions for elderly resident #2
Psychological
Maintain self-esteem
Adjustment of role change and loss of independence

Common needs-interventions of elderly residents #3
Social
Social interactions
Adjustment to loses

Common needs-interventions of elderly residents #4
Recreational
Diversion
Self-esteem

Common needs-interventions of elderly residents #5
Spiritual
Provide respect for individual choices
Provide opportunities to participate in religious activities

AAA (area agency on aging)
Adult daycare center
Support groups
County health center
Community hospitals and their hospice
Internal revenue service

Long term care ombudsman
Meals on wheels
Medicare office
Mental health department
Office of aging
Red cross /blood pressure clinic
Senior center

Senior housing
Social security hall office
Suicide prevention
Home health agencies
Voter registration
AARP (American association of retired persons)

Fraternal and social organizations
Regional centers
Churches/religious organizations

Brain disorders seen in long term care facilities
Organic brain disorders
Functional brain disorders
Schizophrenia
Hypochondriasis
Depression

Brain disorders seen in long term care facilities #2
Rehabilitation
Participation in therapeutic programs
Increased ability of self-care
Counseling
Physician services

Brain disorders in long term care facilities #3
Safety
Harm to others
Fire hazard
Dehydration and malnutrition
Poor hygiene

Brain disorders in long term care facilities #4
Alcoholism
Causes
Effect of alcohol
Long term effects
Care approaches for acute toxicity

Brain disorders in long term care facilities #5
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
Brain diseases causing cognitive impairment including memory loss, disorientation, confusion, wandering/sundowning

Brain disorders in long term care facilities #6
Interventions
Maintain safe environment
Provide consistent schedule
Brake tasks into small steps
Monitor diet for adequate intake
Treat with respect

Brain disorders in long term care facilities #6
Use a calm, quiet approach
Use words that are simple
Repeat information
Avoid restraints
Don’t overwhelm with too many staff members
Use nightlights

Brain disorders in long term care facilities #7
Remain non-judgmental
Use distraction and diversion
Approach in non-threatening manner
Give directions in short sentences
Avoid daytime naps
Have bedtime rituals

Brain disorders in long term care facilities #8
Mental retardation
Cerebral palsy
Epilepsy

Brain disorders in long term care facilities #9
Mentally disabled
Individuals whose ability to deal with normal life situations is severely impaired