Geriatric nursing :

Geriatric nursing By Shabiya mallik

Introduction :
Introduction Ageing is a gradual process characterised by continued development and maturation. Although the
young adult years are a time of maximum physical function , the changes of ageing usually begin as one enters
middle adulthood. Ageing is a complex phenomenon that occurs on the continuum of human life, beginning from
birth and continuing throughout the life span and on into the end stages of life and death .
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Geriatrics : the branch of medicine dealing with the physiological and psychological aspects of ageing and with
diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting older adults
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Gerontology: it is the study of all the aspects of the ageing process and its consequences
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Gernotological nursing : it is concerned with the assessment of the health and the functional status of the older
adults: diagnosis, planning and implementing health care services to meet the needs and evaluating it .
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Senior citizen : a person of relatively advanced age especially a person at or over the age of retirement . UN has
defined an aged person as one who is 60 years & above 60-75 years young old 75-85 years old- old Above
85 years very old
Distribution :
Distribution 40% of the older people live in BPL & other 30% are marginally over it 72% live in rural areas 73%
are having no formal education , can only engage in physical labour 55%of 60+ women are widows in 1991 57
million as compared to 1951 there were 20 million
Theories of ageing :
Theories of ageing 1. wear and tear theory pearl( 1924) 2. endocrine theory korenchevsky ( 1947) 3. freeradical theory harman (1955 ) 4. Genetic theory hay flick (1961) 5. Cross linking theory vertzer (1957)
6.Immune theories immunologic theory walford (1969 )
Problems of ageing:
Problems of ageing Medical problems Psychological problems Social problems
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TATA institute of social sciences carried out a survey in 1972 to encapture the problems of elderly . They are as
follows financial 40.88% Lack of occupation 27.35% Health 10.29% Family and future worries 10.28%
Dependence & isolation 7.06% Accomodation 3.25%
Concepts & objectives of geriatric nursing :
Concepts & objectives of geriatric nursing Gernotological nursing: it is concerned with the assessment of the
health and the functional status of the older adults: diagnosis, planning and implementing health care services to
meet the needs and evaluating it . Objectives: Maintainance of health Detecting of disease at the early stages
Prevention of further deterioration of any disability
Common needs :
Common needs Physiological balance Respiration Circulation Nutrition Hydration Elimination Movement Rest
Comfort Immunity Risk reduction
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Connections Familial Societal Cultural Environmental Spiritual Self Gratification Purpose Pleasure dignity
Geriatric considerations in nursing :
Geriatric considerations in nursing Resources, services and options for older people Retirement communities
Sheltered living environment Nursing facilities intermediate care facilities skilled care facilities nursing home
acute care Long term care Subacute care Home care
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Out patient rehabilitation Hospice Respite care Adult day care

Role of community:
Role of community The panchayath raj institution & nagar palikas have a seperate role to play for care of elderly
people. Day care centre in the village Institution for exchanging information , play ,recreational activities etc
Role of ngos : :
Role of ngos : Several NGOs are Help age India Age care- india Elder home society Care of the elderly
International medical services academy (USA)
Functions: :
Functions: Advocacy for older persons Create awareness and understanding amongst masses about the problem
of older persons To raise funds To organize relief measures for elderly persons in form of mobile medical
programmes , cataract operation camp, day centre, geriatric care etc.
Role of government:
Role of government National policy for older persons Goal to strength their legitimate place in the society and
help older persons to live the last stages of their lives with purpose dignity and peace . The govt has supported
the elderly by Old age pension homes and shelter Welfare measures Health and nutrition via primary health care
settings. The elderly need MORE CARE THAN CURE
Continues.............:
Continues............. Maintenance & welfare of parents and senior citizens act 2007 RTI act ( right to information
act) health care Taxation & finance Banking Telecommunications Banking Travel by indian railways Travel by
airlines
National policy on older persons(1999) :
National policy on older persons(1999) January 1999 Key features Financial security through expanded old mage
pensio0n scheme to include the private sector health care band nutrition Increased standard tax deduction for
senior citizens Legislation parents right to be supported by their children Regulatory authority to monitor pension
funds Easy access to housing loans Special provision in Indian penal code for protection of older persons
Gernotology nursing roles :
Gernotology nursing roles Healer Care giver Educator Advocate Innovator
Ethical issues that affect the elderly :
Ethical issues that affect the elderly Autonomy Competence Self determination advance directives Living will
Durable power of attorney for health care or health care proxy
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