This manual explains the underlying principles of assessment and includes practical information needed for successfully assessing and screening older individuals in their home.

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This manual explains the underlying principles of assessment and includes practical information needed for sucessfully assessing and screening older individuals in their home. Case Studies are used extensively to provide the reader with practical, real life examples of the problems associated with aging. Using the interdisciplinary approach will help the reader understand how to complete an assessment from their professional discipline, and assists them in making appropriate referrals outside their area of expertise.

An important aspect of this book it that it has been written from the perspective of numerous professional disciplines. Thus the theory and perspective are approached from many different professional angles. Also, many of the assessment instruments are designed to be copied and used easily, which makes this a valuable tool to be used on a everyday basis.

Using the material presented here your clients lives will be improved and you can continue to help them maintain their independence in their home environment as appropriate and for as long as possible.

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Preface

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 - Introduction to In-Home Assessment of Older Adults
Community-Based Services
Consequences of the Demographic Imperative for Older Adults
The Importance of Home Care
The In-Home Assessment
Interviewing Older Adults
How to use this book
Chapter 2 - Accessibility and Safety
Legislative Efforts to Create an Accessible Environment
Home Safety and Accessibility Needs of the Older Person
Framework for a Home Safety and Accessibility Assessment
Barriers to Home Safety and Accessibility
Components of a Home Safety and Accessibility Assessment
Realistic Considerations
Conclusion
Appendix 2-A
Appendix 2-B
Chapter 3 Assessing Activities of Daily Living
Prevalence of ADL Dependence
The Meaning of ADL Independence to Older Adults Living at Home
ADL Assessments
ADL Screening and Assessment Tools
Conclusion
Chapter 4 - Basic Mobility Needs
Definition and Scope of a Basic Mobility Assessment
Measuring Basic Mobility Skills
Care Planning Based on Function - Versus Disease-Oriented Evaluation
A Clinical Decision-Making Framework
Screening for Loss of Mobility Related to Falls, Pain and Urinary Incontinence
Evaluating Exercise Needs in the Older Adult
Mobility Problems and Referral for In-Home Assessment
Conclusion
Chapter 5 - Physical Systems Assessment
The Home Visit
Establishing the Atmosphere
The Health History
Forms or Tools for Gathering Data
Alternative Medicine Techniques
Physical Examination and Evaluation
Body Systems Assessment
Plan of Action
Conclusion
Chapter 6 - Medication Management and the Elderly
Types of Medication NonCompliance
Patient Assessment
Intervention to Reduce Noncompliance
Alternative Pharmacology
Cultural Issues
Conclusion
Chapter 7 - Assessing Nutritional Needs
Nutrients Most Often Lacking in the Elderly
Factors Affecting Nutritional Status and Intake
Special Nutritional Considerations of the Elderly
Supplemental Feeding
Primary Nutrition Screening of the Homebound Elderly
Nutrition Screening by Nonnutritionists
Nutrition Assessment of the Homebound Elderly
Nutritional Needs of the Elderly
Dietay Recommendations
Nutrition Managment
Conclusion
Chapter 8 - Assessing Social Function, Support, and Socioeconomic Status
The Importance of Role
Aging and Role Change
Coping and Adaptation to Aging
Assessment of Socioeconomic Status
The Benefit of Financial Evaluation
Assessing Social Functioning and Support
Screening for Alcohol Abuse in Older Adults
Identification and Assessment of Elderly Abuse
Conclusion
Chapter 9 - Assessing Disturbances in Mood, Thought, and Memory
Screening for Depressive Symptoms
Screening for Paranoia
Assessing Memory and Other Cognitive Functions
Conclusion
Chapter 10 - Referrals to Other Care Providers and Other Communication Issues
Referrals for Service
Communication Tools and Problems
Conclusion
Chapter 11 - The Informal Caregiver
Involving the Support System in the Assessment Process
The Importance of Family and Other Informal Supports
Who are the Caregivers?
Why People Act as Caregivers (Finial Responsibility)
The Impact and Burden of Caregiving
Assessing the Caregiver
Assessing Motivation
The Caregiver's Physical Health
Assessing Caregiver Coping
The Caregiver's Psychological and Cognitive Status
The Relationship of Formal and Informal Support
Interventions with Caregivers
Putting It All Together
Conclusion
Appendix 11-A
Chapter 12 - Community Reosurces
Older Americans Act Programs
Outreach and Community-Based Programs
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Transportation Services
In-Home Care Programs
Legal Services
Income Assistance Programs
Housing Options and Out-Of-Home Placement
Health Insurance Counseling
Case Management
Personal Response Systems
Conclusion
Chpater 13 - Ethical Issues
Unique Characteristics of Home Care
Ethical Theories
Ethical Principles and Dilemmas
Approaches To Resolving Dilemmas
Decision-Making Model
Conclusion
Chapter 14 - Conclusion
The Demographic Imperative
The Changing Environment of Health Care
Appendix A - State Agencies on Aging
Appendix B - United States Administration on Aging Offices
Appendix C - Directory of State Offices Responsible for Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse
Index
About the Authors

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