T1: Continuum of Care (CH 10) Flashcards
Effects of a “___” population is all around us.
graying
Older adults’ are major users of __ __ services
health care
The continuum of care consists of:
- supportive and preventive services
- partial and intermittent care services
- complete and continuous care services
The goal of supportive and preventive services is to maintain __ and ___ capacity.
independence and self-care
Provision of assistance for partial limitation in self-care capacity or therapeutic demand is what type of service?
partial and intermittent care services
In partial/intermittent care services, there is occasional assistance for reduction of risk for new or worsening ___.
condition
What service are these examples apart of?
- assistance with chores
- home-delivered meals
- home monitoring
- home health care
- hospice
- respite care
- assisted living
partial and intermittent care services
Provision of regular or continuous services to those who need 24-hour supervision describes ___
complete and continuous services
Examples of complete and continuous services: (2)
- hospital care
- nursing homes
Their is a growing awareness of __ and __ therapies.
complementary and alternative
Older adults may seek new or ___ services.
non-conventional
You want to make sure the older adults’ are able to make informed choices and you should provide them with ___ __.
good resources
The needs of the aging population are __
diverse
Needs of older adults ___ as life demands change
fluctuate
Services must address __, __, __, and __ factors.
physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
Services must consider __ and __ needs
unique
changing
Care and services must be __
flexible
Services must be tailored to __
needs
Nurses’ roles and responsibilities differ in __ settings
different
Nurses functions are varied and ___
multifaceted
__ health care settings will increase as will the need for nurses with gerontological nursing expertise.
Diverse
In the supportive and preventive services, nurses most likely will be involved with the following:
- identifying service needs
- referring older adults to appropriate services
- support and coordinate services
These services can be provided in community or institutional settings.
partial and intermittent care services
These are examples of what type of service?
- Wellness and renewal centers
- Education, counseling, and case management from alternative practitioners
- Acupuncture and acupressure
- Tai chi, yoga, and meditation classes
- Therapeutic touch and healing touch
Complementary and alternative services
Nurses can advocate for older adults’ rights to make informed choices about using such therapies; __ them about the benefits, risks, and limitations of therapies; and help them find reputable ___.
educate
providers
