1. Today’s Agenda:
Review Golden Girls “Old Friend” episode and its relation to mental disorientation.
TO: What are 4 Needs of geriatric pts?
Students will complete the written response and quiz over Newsela article: China’s elderly can sue their children who don’t visit often enough.
Students will complete a Geriatric Care Word Search, and turn in by the end of class.

2. 4 Needs of the Elderly
Culture – values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
This makes us different
Important to understand so we can respect/accept our pt’s cultural difference

3. 4 Needs of the Elderly
2. Religion – spiritual beliefs and practices of an individual; we must accept c/out bias
Diet
Day of worship
Practices related to birth/death
Acceptance of med care

4. 4 Needs of the Elderly
3. Freedom from abuse – physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual
Difficult to prove
Often family member
Must report if suspect

5. 4 Needs of the Elderly
4. Ombudsman– trained individual who works c elderly/families to improve their quality of life
Investigate complaints
Monitor/enforce federal regulations
Provide edu for those involved in elderly care.