Med HX: Atrial Fibrillation, COPD, Vasculitis 2nd to Wegner's Disease, Lupus Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperkalemia…
It is critical for Ben to know that Although how valuable the benefits are; it is very crucial to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits plan. For most, it is the ability to find and keep highly qualified staff that is the key driver.…
The two economic assumptions are (1) there will be fewer insured citizens and (2) the cost of insurance premiums will increase. In a market where there are countless uninsured individuals, they tend to seek medical care less due to the affordability. The short-term impact on the market will cause health care organization will have fewer people to compete for their business; therefore, they will have to increase their marketing technique to gain an advantage on the competition, or there will be a decline in business. In regards to long-term impact, organizations will have to find new methods to be able to service the uninsured population by making health care affordable while still earning a profit. As for premium increase, this too will affect…
MEDICAL HISTORY: Includes osteoarthritis, frequent urinary tract infections, hysterectomy 20 years ago, and some TMJ (The temporomandibular joint) problems. There is no history of TBI (traumatic brain injury) or LOC (Level of consciousness) but the patient reported that she had hit her head on the right side creating her TMJ problems. She denies ETOH (Ethanol) intake or smoking. Current medicines include: ibuprofen and Detrol. On admission to the MDC (Memory Diagnostic Center) the patients score on the MMSE was 3-D over 3-D and she was able to recall all three words. Clinical dementia rating was 1. Score on the geriatric depression scale was 12. For further information please refer to patients medical records. Ms. Copeland has a high school education with some college course work. She has worked for about 30-years as an editor. Currently she resides in her own home with her granddaughter with is sixteen. The patient’s granddaughter Jance, moved in about 3-years-ago and has had academic problems and reduced moderation. Ms. Copeland has tried counseling and the Date Counting Learning Center without much success secondary to Jance’s reduced communication and tendencies to sabotage own successes . Ms. Copeland is under considerable stress and does not know for sure if her problems with her memory have worsened. Ms. Copeland indicated that she has noticed memory problems…
The variety of factors is important for understanding the impact an orthoses has on a young person’s life and the different ways to improve this. These factors also play a vital role in informing the efficient design and fabrication of the orthoses.…
There are many different forms of dementia and each has its own cause. Some of the main type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia affecting 50%-70% of dementia patients (Alzheimer's australia, 2005). This is a degenerative illness which attacks the brain, this is achieved buy tangles which are in the middle of shrunken brain cells and plaques which eventually cause the brain cells to die meaning information can no longer be recalled or assimilated. There are also other types of dementia which include vascular dementia which is caused by circulation of the blood to the brain, Parkinson’s disease which is a disorder of the nervous system, Lewy-bodies dementia which is caused by the degeneration and death of the nerve cells in the brain and Huntington disease which is an inherited brain disease effecting body and mind. There are many support services out there to aid in dementia, although many people may be unaware of these services. There is also a significant impact on family and others.…
Introduction This is a case study about an older woman (Gladys) with dementia but has mental capacity. She receives care and assistance in her home, she has a cleaner who comes in to clean once a week, a neighbour who makes her dinner (Gladys pays for it) and a granddaughter who is her advocate. She has mobility difficulties but can walk short distances with a trolley/Zimmer frame. She spent 5 weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for a urinary tract infection (UTI) and was appointed a care manager after her discharge. Gladys has over £25,000 and receives £600 as pensions monthly.…
This practice analysis will critically evaluate the work undertaken with Mrs S who was 89, suffered from hypertension, age related frailties and dementia, which had caused her to wander out of her house on two occasions. She experienced a fall and was admitted into hospital. While in hospital she received a formal diagnosis of dementia and was prone to short term memory problems. Following discharge from hospital, she received Reablement for a short period, Mrs S was deemed unsuitable as she did not engage with the service and declined all support geared at maximising her safety and independence at home. Mrs S lived alone and she has a daughter who lived fifty miles away from her and was not able to offer much support due to distance and maintain…
My job role requires me to be able to communicate in many ways, the client group I care for have individual communication needs. The elderly clients I care for generally have ill health, the illnesses they suffer from can be physical and mental. Physical illness ranges from minor life limiting illness like obesity, to illness that prevents clients from leaving their bed, and are cared for in bed. Mental health illness ranges from minor confusion to extreme paranoia and various levels of dementia. The diverse needs of my client group mean that I have to be aware of individual needs every time I am work and have to develop my own ways of communicating with clients , these ways have to be assessed on every shift as the nature of the client group means the client will have good days and bad days. So although I may have individual ways of communicating they have to be reassessed every shift to ensure they are still relevant. As a link senior carer I have to purvey these methods of communication with junior staff members to ensure the client’s needs are met. The main barrier to effective communication in my workplace is dementia and the unpredictable nature of the illness, dementia is a well researched illness but as yet is generally untreatable medically, but is managed to ensure the client is able to have the richest and fulfilled life…
New drivers may believe that driving an automobile is similar in every season, but experienced motorists are likely to know that winter and summer offer different pleasures and challenges. The most obvious distinctions between the seasons are the temperature, precipitation and amount of daylight. Each of these variables can change driving conditions dramatically. Indeed, some drivers even refrain from driving in certain weather. Fortunately, both seasons do have advantages so drivers can enjoy the road if they respect the effects of different seasons.…
Dementia services are designed to meet the needs of older people and may not be appropriate to the needs of younger people. Younger people may be still at work at the time of diagnosis and may face discrimination because of their illness. They may have dependent children and face financial problems. The diagnosis of their disease is made in the early stages.…
Being told that you or a loved one has vascular dementia can be very difficult and you may experience a range of different emotions as time goes on. There is support available if you need it.…
1.1 : A person-centred approach to providing care and support is as important for people who receive services (and their family or significant others) as it is to staff. The emphasis should always be on the person as an individual. In a person centred approach the unique qualities of the individual as determined by their life history and experiences, likes and dislikes, are their defining characteristics. People with dementia have the same rights as citizens. This includes the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Care and support services should build on individual strengths and abilities to maximise and promote independence. Services should enable people to feel valued and safe. The inherent risks of life should be recognised.…
Department of Health (2005) The National Service Framework for Long Term (Neurological) Conditions. London: Department of Health.…
QuickMedx’s business model is to provide fast and convenient testing centers in high-traffic, retail environments that are close to pharmacies (McDonald’s of simple health-care services). For a payment of $35 per visit, patients are provided rapid testing, diagnosis, and prescriptions for 11 common illnesses by a certified nurse practitioner. This service provides an alternative (although not a replacement) to visiting the primary care physician's office or emergency room for simple cases.…