Problem 1: Options to minimise the risk to an older person can be divided into five broad categories. These categories are list in the table below. Identify the health risk minimisation strategy for each one.
- Diagnostic
- Therapeutic
- Preventative
- Rehabilitative
- Social support
Problem 2: What are some signs that suggest a strategy is not working and how would you identify the reasons for this?
Problem 3: What are the steps you would take to reassess a risk minimisation strategy? Answer to include the actual steps on how reassess a risk minimisation strategy.
Problem 4: Identify three (3) skills that are required of you to successfully monitor a strategy.
Problem 5: Why is it important to work with the older person in assessing the effectiveness of the strategy?
Who is the person who usually gives you the most accurate feedback as to the effectiveness of a strategy? You need to consider that not every elderly person is confused.
Problem 6: Describe two (2) issues that affect the health and wellbeing of older people?
Problem 7: Give an example of two (2) health trends among older people?
- This question refers to heath trends which are about positive ageing. Provide 2 examples