use case study below

Week 3 Outline Sample

Title Page

I. Introduction

The case study contains a couple Ruby and Kallenbach who have been married for the last 72 years. They are aged 92 and 94 respectively. Their religion is Jewish but they are not able to participate in the current religious activities but participate in nondenominational service in their community. They enjoy and celebrate Jewish holidays. Also, they respect their daughter’s choice of being a Christian and they celebrate the Christian holidays together. This information has been gathered from the case study. At the same time, it will be obtained through critical analysis and research from available documents. The steps that will be undertaken include research and critically analysis of the information from the available. Additionally, more information will be retrieved from journals facilities websites and books.

II. Active Adult and Senior Communities

A. Active Adult Community

1. Single family homes

2. Town homes

3. Cluster homes

4. Manufactured housing

5. Multi-family housing

A. Senior Communities

1. Assisted living

2. Nursing homes

3. Alzheimer’s or memory care

4. Care homes

III. Two specific regulations that govern Assisted Living

1. Licensure

2. Personnel training

Alabama and Colorado have different regulations for personnel and licensure that govern assisted living. Both facilities have to have licensures in order for their employees to be within state requirements, but Alabama has two different types of licensure: Regular license and probation license. Colorado has a provisional license that lets an employee work for at least 90 days. Alabama’s personnel as far as training have to have documentation of their training, continuing education, and refresher training if necessary. Colorado’s personnel as far as training has to not only have training, but be free from communicable diseases, alcohol and drug free, and be physically and mentally capable to perform their job duties.

IV. Service offered in Assisted Living & Clients Serviced

1. Activities of daily living help

2. Medication management

3. Supervision and assistance

4. Transportation

5. Lodging

6. Resident activities

7. Security

8. Nursing and healthcare

Clients served are older adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities that require assistance with medications, personal care, and other activities. (Marak, 2018)

V. Reimbursement for Assisted Living & Effect on Care

1. Medicaid

2. Private pay

3. Federal programs

4. Non-profit private assistance programs

5. Assisted living family loans

VI. Governing Bodies for Skilled Nursing Care

1. Federal laws

2. State laws

3. Local laws

4. Administrator

5. Center for Medicare and Medicaid

VII. Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing

1. Medicare Part A

2. Medicare Part B

3. Out-of-pocket payments

4. Personal insurance

VIII. What resources can be used to select an appropriate facility? How can people find these sources?

1. Resources

a. National Council on Aging

b. Eldercare

c. Pamphlets

d. DADS (Department of Disability and Aging Services)

2. How to find Resources

a. Internet

b. Word of mouth

c. Support groups

d. Visiting facilities

IX. What are some effects of culture change in the continuum of care? How might future generations continue to affect it?

1. Effects of culture change in the continuum of care

a. Allows us to lay aside old attitudes and beliefs

b. Allows commitment from everyone included that is concerned with or about aging services

c. Raises awareness through education

d. Joins together to create communities where older adults want to live and employees choose to work

2. How might future generations continue to effect culture change

a. Demographics

b. Economic burdens

c. Population needing long-term care

X. Philosophies of technology-based living

1. Technology and science philosophies

2. Ethical and social technology philosophies

3. Humanities philosophy of technology

XI. Living environment chosen and why (use your Client given in week 2 to determine living environment)

The living environment chosen was assisted living and a memory care unit. Based on the case study, Ruby is more independent and can live in an assisted living facility where as Irving was not eligible due to his mild dementia diagnosis. Although Ruby has purchased a life care contract, she is able to stay in assisted living but Irving is not. It would be best to keep Ruby at her assisted living facility and place Irving in a memory care unit in a facility that specializes in Dementia care. Ruby is not able to care for Irving because of the progression of the Dementia even though she thinks she can.

XII. Conclusion

In conclusion, there are many changes coming in healthcare and that is because many people are more concerned about educating themselves about their healthcare. There are so many choices for the elderly when it comes to where they can live. The regulations that govern the different living environments are always changing to ensure that employees are properly trained. Many elderly depend on the government and state reimbursements to help pay for their care and healthcare.

XIII. Reference Page

Paying for Senior Care. (2018). Understand Your Financial Option for Long-Term Care. Retrieved from https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/Medicaid-waiver/assisted-living-html.#title3

Marak, C. (2018). Services Offered by Assisted Living Communities. Retrieved from https://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/resources/services-provided/

Colorado Department of Public Health Environment. (2008). Standards for Hospitals and Health Facilities. Retrieved from www.hpm.umn.edu/nhregsplus/ACF%20by%20State/Colorado%20ALF.pdf

Alabama State Board of Health. (2015). Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Licensure and Certification. Retrieved from www.alabamaadminstrativecode.state.al.us/docs/hlth/420-5-4-pdf

Retirement Living Information Center. (1998-2018). Active Adult Communities. Retrieved from https://www.retirementliving.com/active-adult-communities

http://www.cms.gov

Senior Care. (2016). What is the Difference between a Senior Living Community and an Independent Living Community? Retrieved from https://www.seniorcaring.com/resources/what-is-the-differnce-between-a-senior-community-and-an-indepPayments.