Done by : Lena lenaa bdalmalek & Nada haymour

1. Done by : Lena lenaabdalmalek & Nada haymour

2. Outline objective1) Definition of elderly home care.2) the benefits of home care3) 4) Elderly body safety 5) Room safety 6) Anticipate disabilities & prevent accident 7) Effect of abuse on health of elderly 8) Nursing rule of home care 9) summary

3. objective : * At the end of the presentation, we must know the ways to protect the elderly from any danger they are exposed to, and find out what are the main reasons that put them at risk.

4. definition of elderly home care: The elderly population is growing, and many people need assistance and care in a healthy and safe environment. The elderly face a broad range of medical and physical needs that require assistance and supervision on a temporary or full-time basis, depending on their needs.

5. The Benefits Of Elderly Home Care 1. nurse who live at home are able to maintain a level of freedom that would not be possible at an assisted living residence..

6. The Benefits Of Elderly Home Care 2. Home care allows the elderly to stay physically close to the things they love.

7. The Benefits Of Elderly Home Care 3. Visiting hours are not restricted at home, so friends and family can visit on a time schedule that works for them. This lack of restriction often leads to more frequent visits, which helps nurse stay connected to their families.

8. The Benefits Of Elderly Home Care 4. Homecare can help the elderly maintain better health. In places where many people live together, such as assisted living facilities, illness spreads very quickly and if one person gets sick, everyone tends to get sick. At home, sick guests can be asked to postpone their visit until they are well again.

9. The Benefits Of Elderly Home Care 5. Assisted living facilities can be very expensive and, in some cases, far away from other family members’ homes, especially in less populated areas. The stressors related to the actual moving process are also .eliminated

10. Elderly Body Safety * Personal wear : 1- clothes – large button. 2- cotton material. 3- no trailing clothes. * Foot wear must : 1- fit properly with a firm grasp of foot. 2- no high heels. not readily slip out.3-

11. Safety Room * Air & ventilation : .- East west flow of air with adequate ventilation Use of mosquito nets. -

12. Safety Room - Lighting—night lamp - two switches for putting on and off the light at 2 ends of the room/staircase. - Floor light as in the theaters Remote control for fan, light, ac.TV. - Alarm with neighbors. - Alarm with local police.

13. Safety Room - Skid proof floor; not marble. - Telephone handy with list of emergency . e.g.Doc, relations; elders help line, friends, - Medicines taking daily. - If you have stairs inside or on the exterior of your home, make sure they are in good shape with .adequate handrails to steady your climb

14. Safety Room * Doors : - Entrance must have double doors. The outer door must have a grill to see/collect paper; letters. - Never open the door unless you know the person. - Lock must be put in between the 2 doors when you are out. - A door alarm at the entrance/to call the neighbor in emergency. - Never allow any one to photograph your house. - Large door handles .

15. Safety Room : * Furniture Arrangement - Table adjust height if needed. Must not be very low or . high . Height elevators may be used - Chairs sofas must be of comfortable height. The handles must be about 4 ins.

16. Safety Room - front of the edge of the chair for easy leverage. - No obstruction for free movement while walking e.g. toys, carpets . - Do not change the position of furniture often.

17. Safety Room * Bathroom :  - Skid proof floor. - Western type toilet .proper height ;adjust if required - Hand clasps - Door of the bathroom must open outwards. - Taps—not dripping, easily handled knobs .

18. Safety Room - Cabinet must contain all daily used items .e.g. Tooth paste/brush/,soap/napkin/ towel etc. - Mirror –adequate height. - the older you get, the more sensitive your skin is to burns, so turn down your water heater to at least 120 .degrees

19. Anticipate disabilities & prevent accidents - Visual—encourage use of glasses and a magnifying glass. - Maintain balance--use of walking stick, with a proper height & firm base hold the helping hand. - Hearing—use of hearing aid - Proper fitting dentures.

20. Effect of Abuse on Health of Elderly • - Abuse creates potentially dangerous situation and feelings of worthlessness and it isolates elderly from people who can help. - Many of us don’t consider Elder Abuse as Health Issue and so we don’t try to intervene as we consider this more as a social problem care problem .

21. Effect of Abuse on Health of Elderly - Single repeated act . - Lack of appropriate action. - Occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust. - Harming development of his/her personality . - Elder Abuse is infliction of Physical, emotional or psychological harm on an Elderly. Alder Abuse also can take the form of Financial exploitation or intentional or unintentional neglect of an Elderly by the care givers or third party. - It affects body, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to varying degree .- medical or mental conditions Untreated

22. Nursing role at home care - Meal Planning & Preparation - Hygiene Assistance - Light Housekeeping - Errands & Transportation - Change Linens & Bed Making - Medication Reminders - Play Games/Cards - Supervise Home Maintenance

23. Nursing role at home care - Personal Care - Diet Monitoring - Alzheimer's & Dementia Care - Walking Assistance - Wash Dishes - Apparel Selection Assistance - Appointment Reminders - Coordinate Home Services - Pick-up Prescriptions

24. Summary 1- Must be comfortable. 2- Accident free. .3- Free from worries 4- Pleasure to live in. 5- They will be on top of the world with a rainbow round their shoulder