NURSING CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT

Catalog description

This course discusses important aspects of elder care. It analyzes the particularities of the older adult and society's view of old age. The most common problems or syndromes and their impact on the performance of daily living activities are discussed. Emphasis on the development of communication skills, ethics and diversity, professionalism and et hics and care manager through the functional assessment of the older adult, effective communication, and appropriate interventions to maintain maximum functionality of this patient population. In addition, changes that occur as part of the aging process an d risk factors to which older adults are exposed are discussed. Forty-five hours of theory are required.