CARING FOR THE ELDERLY PATIENT AND KNOWLEDGE OF CONSUMER SPECIFIC NEEDS

Course overview

Course Objectives: 1. List common issues and limitations of the elderly patient. 2. Define common issues and limitations of the elderly patient. 3. Explain why a patient might be exhibiting aggressive behavior. 4. Explore how to deal with aggressive behavior. 5. Explore what behaviors indicate the patient is experiencing pain. 6. Define decubitus ulcers and the different terms they are known by. 7. Review common locations where decubitus ulcers can form. 8. Describe how to prevent decubitus ulcers. 9. Indicate the signs and symptoms of decubitus ulcers.