As the population ages, falls become an increased risk among the elderly. Problems associated with vision, stiffening joints, poor balance, reduced sensation, weakening muscles, incontinence and chronic diseases can increase the chance of falls. Falls can cause traumatic injuries resulting in lacerations, skin tears, head traumas, fractures, other severe injuries and even death. In order to prevent and reduce the risk of falls, certain precautions such as continence management and exercise may be
2014) [1]. As mentioned by W.A. Wan-Ibrahim and I. Zainab (W.A. Wan-Ibrahim, I. Zainab, 2014), one of the reasons for population ageing is because the number of older people relative to younger generations increases. Even though the proportion of elderly person who aged 60 and over in Malaysia is still small and unapparent, but there are signs that the population of Malaysia is moving towards ageing [2]. Looking back to the history, most of the middle-aged and older adults will not have living parents
deserve. Therefore, we need to get cameras and make the qualifications stricter. Many American families are very busy with working to make money to provide for their family. Because families are always working, they are not able to take care of elderly loved ones all day and night. Today, a proven
The use of restraints on elderly patients is very substantial issue in nursing and there are many types of restraints such as physical, chemical, and environmental. Patient safety is the top priority; nurses should have profound foundation of knowledge about the risks and advantage of restraints. The use of restraints is negatively escalating the risk for injury on patients especially the elderly population rather than preventing them. Additionally, it can be skeptically perceived if the nurse
Today in the United States senior citizens are treated with respect. United States businesses’ have made special devices to help the senior citizens. Senior citizens are treated well in America because they led America into the way it is today. Most restaurants will let senior citizens eat with a discount. Applebee’s gives a 10-15% discount for senior citizens. In every state in the United States of America, there is an assisted-living facility for a senior citizen to stay active. Senior citizens
The elderly population is rapidly increasing in all developed counties, the statistics of 2013, shows that in United Kingdom (UK), elderly population is about 12% (Greenspan, 2015). From decades aging is considered as main risk factor for several diseases. Human aging is a process characterized by progressive loss of physical and cognitive abilities leading to diseases and clinical conditions. Lawrence et al.(2009), reported that between 10 and 25 per cent of the elderly population have some clinical
older person at home, be it your parents or your other relatives, you can help make their life easier with the following: Reduce fall hazards at home. Senior people are prone to fall accidents since their knees and legs often become weak. They can easily trip, slip or fall but these accidents are preventable. First, identify the fall hazards at your home. Most often, fall accidents happen in
the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 370 people of all ages from the United States suffer from or sustain injuries in the bathtub or shower daily. In 1989, there were 117,230 injuries; 136,616 in 1990; and 139,434 in 1991. Of these number, the elderly accounts for around 17% to 22% of the injured (Mullick, 2005). Falling is the most common cause of injury in the bathroom, accounting to about 81% of cases (Mao, McKenzie, Xiang & Smith, 2008). It is caused by its confined space and slippery floors
Elderly people are considered as one of the greatest assets of a family in India. Most of them become grandparents by the age of 60.1 A recent worldwide survey has found that on an average, elderly people are as happy and mentally healthy as compared to a 20 year old, around the world provided they are in fairly good health.2 Ageing can be defined as the gradual decline of the body’s ability to respond to its environment. It occurs over time and affects an individual’s quality of life, leading to
There is no use denying the fact that nowadays people have the best quality of life in its history. Great number of various scientific discoveries and new technologies lead to the significant increase of the level of comfort available for people and introduce many new possibilities for the further progress. It is quite obvious, that in the age of progress great attention is also given to the healthcare sector as it is one of the main actors which has the great impact on the quality and length of