1) The document provides guidance on assessing and planning care for an elderly person by having students interview an older adult aged 65 or over, conduct a physical and mental assessment using standard tools, and summarize their findings. 2) Students are instructed to interview a non-patient older adult using provided questions and 2-3 of their own, to gain insight into how they view themselves and their values. 3) The assessment should include using standard tools - the Tinetti Balance and Gait Evaluation, Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living, Assessment of Home Safety, and The Barthel Index - to complete a comprehensive assessment of the individual's physical and mental functional status.

1. Assessing and Planning Care for an Elderly Person DQ
Assessing and Planning Care for an Elderly Person DQAssessing and Planning Care for an
Elderly Person DQIn order to gain an insight into the world of elder adults, it is important to
understand how they view themselves and the values they hold. Additionally it is important
to assess and determine his/her needs and establish appropriate interventions for this
individual.By the due date assigned, choose an older adult to interview. This cannot be a
patient in your clinical setting. You can use a friend, family member, or co-worker. The older
adult should be 65 years or older. Use the format provided to record the responses. A list of
questions is available for you to start with. Include 2–3 questions of your own to get a
complete picture of the older adult. Summarize your findings and also contrast the
responses with findings in your readings and other current literature.Download a patient
questionnaire. This form should be used as an example.After gaining permission, conduct a
physical and mental functional assessment of the older adult you have chosen. Review your
readings for the process of functional assessment.Make use of the tools discussed this week
to complete a comprehensive assessment of your patient. Search the Internet for resources
on these tools.1. Tinetti Balance and Gait Evaluation2. Katz Index of Activities of Daily
Living3. Assessment of Home Safety4. The Barthel IndexORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED,
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