There are also
psychological changes when people are getting old. When caring for them, we
need to take care of their mind as well.
psychological changes when people are getting old. When caring for them, we
need to take care of their mind as well.
a.
Dignity/discrimination: We often use Old Papa or Old Mama to address adult
people. Before providing health care, we should show respect to them by asking
them how to address them such as Mr., Mrs. or Madam. What is more, no matter
how old and what gender they are, their privacy should be properly protected
and respected.
Dignity/discrimination: We often use Old Papa or Old Mama to address adult
people. Before providing health care, we should show respect to them by asking
them how to address them such as Mr., Mrs. or Madam. What is more, no matter
how old and what gender they are, their privacy should be properly protected
and respected.
b. Death: With the
advent of death, old people may experience some emotional changes. Some event
like the death of spouse or getting a terminal disease may bring them through a
¡§grieving process¡¨ including: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and
Acceptance. When dealing with these adult people and their family members,
never take death for granted for old people and adopt an indifferent attitude.
advent of death, old people may experience some emotional changes. Some event
like the death of spouse or getting a terminal disease may bring them through a
¡§grieving process¡¨ including: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and
Acceptance. When dealing with these adult people and their family members,
never take death for granted for old people and adopt an indifferent attitude.
c.
General
psychological condition: Old people get tired
easily. They may have lessened ability to express. Be patient when
communicating with them. Let them finish what they want to say.
General
psychological condition: Old people get tired
easily. They may have lessened ability to express. Be patient when
communicating with them. Let them finish what they want to say.
d. Self-protection: Adult people tend to resist strangers and do not
trust people. Before starting a health care procedure to them, or even before
moving their furniture at home, tell them beforehand what you are going to do.
This would avoid un-cooperation when they don’t trust you.
trust people. Before starting a health care procedure to them, or even before
moving their furniture at home, tell them beforehand what you are going to do.
This would avoid un-cooperation when they don’t trust you.