Chapter 10 Flashcards
In long-term care what are the different sources?
Financing, eligibility criteria, private LTC insurance
What is long-term care?
A complex subsystem of healthcare
Who is long-term care designed for?
The elderly in mind
In the long term care who is at more risk for disease?
Minorities more risk for disease, and may require more L TC
What percent of Americans will eventually need LTC?
70%
What are the most common problems in the long term care?
Functional deficits and cognitive impairments
What is the cost to taxpayers for long-term care in 2009?
$203 billion
What is the nature of LTC as individualized?
Well coordinated services promoting independence for people with functional limitations over an extended period of time while maximizing quality of life
What is the nature of LTC in mental health?
Primary care, acute care, and outpatient services
what is the nature of LTC in holistic care?
Physical, mental, social, and spiritual care should be balanced
What is the nature of LTC aging and chronic ailments?
Disability and dependency follow one another
What is the quality of life pursuit?
Pursuit of hobbies and other meaningful activities
In quality of life what is a pleasant and?
A pleasant living environment
In quality of life what is clinical palliation?
Medication to ease pain and other unpleasant symptoms.
In quality of life what is the current technology?
PERS (personal emergency response system) , Remote monitoring technology, and GPS to locate persons
What are long term services considered?
Medical care, nursing, rehab, mental health, social support, preventative and therapeutic LTC, housing, end-of-life care,respite care, etc
Who are the clients of LTC? (4)
A) older adults- over 85
B) children & adolescent- with disabilities or mental retardation
C) Young adults- with disabilities caused by multiple sclerosis and severe injuries (football)
D) people with HIV/AIDS- has become a chronic condition under drug treatment
In levels of care what is personal care?
Light assistance with basic “activities of daily Living”
In levels of care what is custodial care?
Non-medical care to support the patient’s condition
In levels of care what is restorative care?
Short-term therapy or rehab
In levels of care what is the skilled nursing care?
Medical oriented care
In levels of care what is sub-acute care?
The more complex cases with ongoing monitoring
Home healthcare?
Skilled nursing care and is the most common
Adult daycare?
Provides respite for family members to the care of patients
Adult foster care?
Provide service in a home setting for non-related patients
Senior centers?
A place to socialize, eat, play games, for older adults
Home-delivering meals?
Meals on wheels, provides preventative nutrition programs
Homemaker services?
Shopping, preparation of meals, chores
Case management?
Evaluates needs, identify services, determines eligibility.
For Who is the institutional LTC continuum?
For persons who lack the social support of a community
Institutional LTC continuum is anywhere from?
Basic personal and custodial care to skilled nursing
What are other plans for long-term care? A-D
A. Residential and personal care facilities
B. assisted-living facilities
C. Skilled nursing facility
D. Sub acute care facilities
Who are specialized care facilities for? A, B
A) persons with intellectual disabilities - mental retardation & with other complications
B) alzheimer’s facilities- for dementia
What are continuing care retirement communities?
Apartment villages with most medical and support services for Independent living
