Frail Older (Geriatric) People Care is a specialized care for older or elderly adults. Geriatric nursing addresses the physiological, developmental, psychological, socio-economic, cultural, and spiritual needs of an aging individual. These cares are typically performed by licensed multidisciplinary health care professionals (Professional Nurses and other).
Some of the essential physical care and comfort measures in home care include
- Home Nursing
- Perform all hygiene care procedures
- Perineal Care (Hygiene)
- Diaper care / Change
- Guidance and support for adequate nutrition
- Other Comfort Measures
- Referral & Follow-up
- Patient Positioning and Mobility
- Passive Exercise & Massage
- Vital Sign Taking
- Recognizing symptoms, diagnosis & Treatment
- Reduce fever (provide antipyretics)
- Relieve pain ;( provide analgesics)
- Other Comfort Measures
- Guidance and support for adequate nutrition
- Handling any emergency case