Old age refers to ages nearing or
surpassing the life expectancy of human beings, and is thisthe of the human
life cycle.
surpassing the life expectancy of human beings, and is thisthe of the human
life cycle.
Old people often
have limited regenerative abilities and are more susceptible to disease,
syndromes, and sickness than younger adults.
have limited regenerative abilities and are more susceptible to disease,
syndromes, and sickness than younger adults.
The organic process of ageing is
called senescence, the medical study of the aging process is called
gerontology, and the study of disease that afflicts the elderly is called
geriatrics.
called senescence, the medical study of the aging process is called
gerontology, and the study of disease that afflicts the elderly is called
geriatrics.
Aging of whole organisms is
therefore a complex process that can be defined as a progressive deterioration
of physiological function, an intrinsic age – related process of loss of
viability and increase in vulnerability.
therefore a complex process that can be defined as a progressive deterioration
of physiological function, an intrinsic age – related process of loss of
viability and increase in vulnerability.
Aims and Objectives of Care of the
Older People
Older People
(1) To
provide a safe and secure environment
provide a safe and secure environment
(2) To provide quality care, with no
discrimination due to age, sex or ethnicity.
discrimination due to age, sex or ethnicity.
(3) To assist residents to face changes and
disabilities which may confront them in the future with confidence
disabilities which may confront them in the future with confidence
(4) To give opportunities to continue with past
interests, hobbies and relationship and to encourage the development of new
ones.
interests, hobbies and relationship and to encourage the development of new
ones.
(5) To ensure dignity, privacy and independence
are refrained.
are refrained.
(6) To provide nutrition, well presented meals and
to cater for special dietary requirements.
to cater for special dietary requirements.
(7) To ensure that management and staff are
readily on hand.
readily on hand.
