CASE MANAGEMENT FOR GERONTOLOGY

UNIT 2: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

Unit: Geriatric Case Management Practices Part 1

Deliverable Length: 3-5 pages (excluding cover, abstract, and reference pages)

The following items are mostly considered in case assessment for patients along the health care continuum. Prepare a hypothetical geriatric case management report involving these (14) bio-psychosocial assessments as related to geriatric patients.

1. Assessment and measurement of physical and functional abilities
2. Nutritional status
3. Medical history
4. Mental health status
5. Family and support systems
6. Spiritual beliefs
7. Cultural beliefs and customs
8. Financial resources
9. Insurance provisions
10. Vocational activities
11. Avocational and recreational      pursuits
12. Health literacy and knowledge
13. Health status expectations
14. Readiness to change

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Mendieta, M. (2015). The dying experience at home and the hospice care organization: A cast of nurses, family members, and the patient. Journal of Management Policy and Practice, 16(2), 38-47.