Management of the aged can be discussed as follow: In
managing the aged, it is important to look at their specific problem as in the
following areas:
managing the aged, it is important to look at their specific problem as in the
following areas:
1.
Temperature regulation: The aged is prone to hypothermia, that is, low body
temperature therefore for normal temperature maintenance; extra blanket should
be used for keeping them warm. Excessive and indiscriminate use of fans and air
conditioners should be avoided for the same reason.
Temperature regulation: The aged is prone to hypothermia, that is, low body
temperature therefore for normal temperature maintenance; extra blanket should
be used for keeping them warm. Excessive and indiscriminate use of fans and air
conditioners should be avoided for the same reason.
2.
Skin carte: Due to the dryness and wrinkles of their skins, they are prone to cuts,
abrasion and ulcer, hence the use of excessive soap is discouraged, skin
lotions especially those with lanolin and vitamins Adi Agbon nature excess
cream.
Skin carte: Due to the dryness and wrinkles of their skins, they are prone to cuts,
abrasion and ulcer, hence the use of excessive soap is discouraged, skin
lotions especially those with lanolin and vitamins Adi Agbon nature excess
cream.
3.
Feet care: Feet should be properly taken care of by soaking nail in tepid water
for 10-15 minutes before trimming. This is done to avoid problems and fungal
infection.
Feet care: Feet should be properly taken care of by soaking nail in tepid water
for 10-15 minutes before trimming. This is done to avoid problems and fungal
infection.
4.
Oral and dental care: Eating balance diet and cleaning
the teeth after each meal will help to maintain healthy gums and teeth should
be replace by denture which should be stored in fresh water as night.
Oral and dental care: Eating balance diet and cleaning
the teeth after each meal will help to maintain healthy gums and teeth should
be replace by denture which should be stored in fresh water as night.
5.
Elimination problem: elimination problem of feaces can be solved by
including adequate roughage in their daily meal and also maintaining adequate
fluid intake roughage in their daily meals and also maintaining adequate fluid intake. Suppositories should only be
used in extreme cases of constipation. For the elderly with incontinence of
urine. Usually the cause is found out
and treated accordingly. This is usually the case found out and treated
accordingly. This is usually incontinence. In this case, regular emptying of the
bladder will solve the problem.
Elimination problem: elimination problem of feaces can be solved by
including adequate roughage in their daily meal and also maintaining adequate
fluid intake roughage in their daily meals and also maintaining adequate fluid intake. Suppositories should only be
used in extreme cases of constipation. For the elderly with incontinence of
urine. Usually the cause is found out
and treated accordingly. This is usually the case found out and treated
accordingly. This is usually incontinence. In this case, regular emptying of the
bladder will solve the problem.
6.
Diet: This should be adequate. That is, meals should be balanced i.e. should
contain all food nutrients in the appropriate proportions. Food should be light,
nourishing and low in calories. Food should also be softly cooked and presented
in a depend manner. Eating should be supervised.
Diet: This should be adequate. That is, meals should be balanced i.e. should
contain all food nutrients in the appropriate proportions. Food should be light,
nourishing and low in calories. Food should also be softly cooked and presented
in a depend manner. Eating should be supervised.
7.
Appearance: the aged have a tendency to
neglect their appearance. They should be encouraged to look their best always
best always cloths with bright colors brighten. They should be encouraged to look
their best always cloths with bright colors brighten their spirits.
Appearance: the aged have a tendency to
neglect their appearance. They should be encouraged to look their best always
best always cloths with bright colors brighten. They should be encouraged to look
their best always cloths with bright colors brighten their spirits.
8.
Rehabilitation:
old age ushers in disabilities, which necessity rehabilitation e.g.
Rehabilitation:
old age ushers in disabilities, which necessity rehabilitation e.g.
i.
Failure
sight rehabilitees with glasses. Specialist should be consulted.
Failure
sight rehabilitees with glasses. Specialist should be consulted.
ii.
Hearing
loss – rehabilitates with hearing aid specialist should be consulted
Hearing
loss – rehabilitates with hearing aid specialist should be consulted
iii.
Mobility
problem a walking stick may be needed.
Mobility
problem a walking stick may be needed.
In the
process of rehabilitation, the community health officer should always give
respect to the aged i.e. should always deal with the aged respectfully.
process of rehabilitation, the community health officer should always give
respect to the aged i.e. should always deal with the aged respectfully.
