Problem
Discuss how the aging process impacts health and illness and address the following questions. Respond to at least one peer and provide at least 2 references from the literature to support your statements and achieve full points.
i. Describe the physical and psychological complications related to stroke or dementia.
ii. What interventions are important to include in a plan of care for a patient who has had a stroke or one who has been diagnosed with dementia.
iii. Describe the support that family and caregivers will need to be able to care for their loved one.
iv. How can the nurse best provide care and support to the patient and family/caregivers in these situations?