Ageing Well Flashcards
define multimorbidity
the co-existence of two or more LTCs in an individual
options for care
living in own home with support from family
living in own home with support from social services
sheltered housing
residential home
nursing home care
what is an anticipatory care plan?
advance and anticipatory care planning promotes discussion in which individuals, their care providers and often those clost to them, make decisions with respect to their future health or personal and practical aspects of care
when should an anticipatory care plan be made?
at any time in life that seems appropriate
continuously
who should make an anticipatory care plan?
anyone with an appropriate relationship
how should an anticipatory care plan be done?
thinking ahead and making plans
carefully - write it down
how can an anticipatory care plan be shared?
key information summary
other communication
anticipatory care plan: legal
welfare power of attorney
financial power of attorney
guardianship
anticipatory care plan: personal
statement of wishes regarding treatment/advance diretive
next of kin
consent to pass on information to relevat others
preferences and priorities regarding treatment
who else to consult/inform
preferred place of death
religious and cultural beliefs re death
current level of support e.g. family/carers
anticipatory care plan: medical
potential problems home care package wishes re DNACPR Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines communication which has occured with other professionals details of just in case medicines electronic care summary assessment of capacity/competence current aids and appliances (helps assess current functional level)
draw a population pyramid from more developed regions in 1950, 2000, 2050
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draw a population pyramid from less developed regions in 1950, 2000, 2050
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draw a population pyramid from least developed regions in 1950, 2000, 2050
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leading causes of death in women in england
dementia ad alzheimer's heart disease stroke chronic lower respiratory disease lung cancer
leading causes of death in men in england
heart disease dementia and alzheimer's disease lung cancer chronic lower resp disease stroke