– Critical thinking assignments with a 2400 (+/- 10%) word count.
– There are nine topics and requires to be divided into sub-heading.
– Each subheading requires a minimum of 250 words (+/- 10%).
– Minimum of 14 current and credible academic reference, using variety of sources and not older than 7 years.
– Statistics, standards, and policies must be current and from Australian government websites (i.e. ABS, AIHW, NMBA, ACSQHC, and so on). Topics to cover:1. Global Ageing – Using information from your weekly readings and wider research, discuss why older adults are living longer and how this trend affects the national population.
2. Health Promotion Explain why health promotion is important in the care of older adults.
3. Hearing Impairment – Identify the conditions that lead to hearing impairment and discuss the associated challenges for older adults.
4. Dementia – The occurrence of dementia is an increasing trend. Consider the current research and discuss any aspects of dementia specific care that you have read about.
5. Elder Abuse – From your weekly readings and/or your recent practicum experiences or personal experience, discuss any observations you have had in regards to elder abuse.
6. Risk Assessment Consider a patient that you cared for in the aged care setting who was in pain. What assessment was undertaken and what actions were implemented to reduce/eliminate pain.
7. Type II Diabetes Discuss Type II diabetes and the incidence in older adults. Identify three health promotion strategies that need to be put in place to ensure good health. Find a link or video to support your ideas.
8. Growing Old – You are an 87-year old person preparing for transfer to a Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF). Describe what attributes your Registered Nurse will need to have in order for you to adapt to your new and final home.
9. Conclusion/Reflection Reflect and explain what new knowledge has been learnt, anything you were surprised about and what changes you will make when caring for older adults in any setting. Learning outcome:
o Examine the issue of global ageing and the impact of the ageing population in the local context;
o Explain the impact of the ageing, multicultural population on healthcare resources;
o Promote wellness and quality of life in old age by integrating an understanding of traditional and complementary nursing interventions;
o Justify a position on legal and ethical issues that have particular relevance to the nursing care of older adults; and
o Recommend appropriate ways of caring for older adults across a variety of settings. Marking will be assessed as follows (see marking rubric): Content:
o The content addresses the topic required. It flows coherently and offers a relevant perspective. It offers evidence of discussion with other students keeping the relevance to the topic. The content is supported by relevant literature from suitable sources. Application of Critical Thinking:
o The information provided is more than descriptive. The student shows a deep level of enquiry into the information given and demonstrates an understanding of reflection though their discussions. Analysis of content is expected. References:
o The reference style completely follows the ECU Referencing Guidelines, which are based on APA format. All sources are from quality sources, are less than 7 years old and are dated. English Language Proficiency:
o Spelling and grammar correct throughout. Australian English used fluently. Correct sentence structure and paragraphing. All content flows well.
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