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Melo, Monica Tan

BSN III-1
1. Journal about the Status of Filipino Elderly.
According to Philippine Social Science Review;
Respect for the elderly has always been the mark of Asian societies like ours. We put a
high premium on preserving the dignity of our older person and put them in an exalted place in
society.
Our history has witnessed the importance ancient Filipinos gave to elderly. During the
pre-colonial period, the elderly were a source of wisdom. Customs and traditions were kept and
passed by them to younger generations. Thus, their contributions in the enhancement of the
countrys institutions such as government, family, education, and religion cannot be ignored.
Significant concerns of the elderly have only recently been offered serious consideration.
Perhaps because of the prevailing view that the local population is generally a young one, the
research community has yet to give close attention to elderly issues.
One of the issues is the security in old age. Poverty is perceived security in old age. As
an obstacle to a secured old age. As such, the current pension system in the Philippines
requires careful consideration and evaluation. The government offers welfare services such as
homes for the aged and Senior Citizens Centers to better address the plight of the Filipino
elderly. However, the effectiveness of such welfare services can only be confirmed by the level
of satisfaction of their intended beneficiaries.
Another critical issue is the occurrence of abuse committed against the elderly in homes
and in institutions. To make matters worse, many cases of elderly abuse in the Philippines are
either not properly reported or not reported at all to the authorities. Abuse of the elderly may be
in the form of physical violence, psychological abuse, financial exploitation and neglect.
A third issue is the health status of the elderly. As people age, their health status bodies
undergo changes which can make them less resistant to chronic, debilitating and disabling
conditions. Consequently, the elderly tend to be more at high risk of developing disabilities and
contracting diseases.
With the growing awareness for elderly concerns and needs, there is a greater demand
for appropriate policies and legislative policies and legislative initiatives to policies and
legislative promote the welfare of the elderly. As a response, several bills on the elderly in both
houses of the 11th Congress of the Philippines were already passed and still have to go through
the legislative mill.
A fourth issue is the economic fourth issue impact of ageing impact of ageing on overall
welfare. Impact of ageing Given their increasing number, the elderly pose a great economic
challenge as their productivity declines. There is thus, a need for a strong commitment and a
comprehensive policy that would respond to the various needs of the elderly.

2. Program to improve the status their condition.


In the Philippines, I must say somehow I am satisfied in their offers and programs
financially. Phil Health, SSS, GSIS, Discount medications, groceries, free movies weekly, salary
and more. I am more concern in their security, because there are a lot of issues of physical
abused not just in their own houses but in Hospitals and different institutions. If I am going to
make a new program I will focus in that issue. Making sure that the care for elder patients is
right, full monitoring in different ways. CCTVs and more. Specifically making sure that our
Nurses are really nurses, I mean by that is a true nurse is taking care their patients with tender
loving care.
3. Best nursing practices in the care of our elders.
Nurses have a vital role to play in older peoples care. We are at the front of the service we see, we hear, we do. The knowledge required to understand the interdependency of the
biological, social and psychological needs of older people is wide and diverse.
Nursing care of older people provides a new, contemporary, evidence based and
practical guide to meeting the holistic health needs of older patients. Rigorous and robust
account of underlying principles and evidence with tools and tips for best nursing practice.
Examines the changes brought about by the ageing process to both physical and mental health
as well as learning disabilities. Providing essential insights necessary to deliver high quality
nursing in primary and hospital care.
The Department of Health (DOH) recognized the importance of providing quality care to
the elderly and produced a raft of guidelines outlining the sort of issues which need to be
considered when planning services. The focus is very much on integrated care, with planning
starting from the basis of individuals in the community. The frail elderly need to be identified and
services commissioned according to their needs.
As a student nurse, the best nursing practice in the care of our elders aside providing the
needs and the care is how we do it. The way we touch their hearts, on how much we love taking
care of them even how hard it is. We take care of them with heart as if they are our
grandparents/parents.

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