An increasing number of geriatric patients live in assisted living facilities
Assignment Details: Need 200 words, 7th edition APA, two references.
Overview
An increasing number of geriatric patients live in assisted living facilities. Please read this article from Forbes, 2020. Historic High Rates of STI’s Among Older Americans and then consider interventions or educational programs that you might suggest for residents of an assisted living facility. Discuss your thoughts with your fellow students.
Your initial post must be posted before you can view and respond to colleagues, must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. The goal is to make your post interesting and engaging so others will want to read/respond to it. Synthesize and summarize from your resources in order to avoid the use of direct quotes, which can often be dry and boring. No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts.
Post a thoughtful response to at least two (2) other colleagues’ initial postings. Responses to colleagues should be supportive and helpful (examples of an acceptable comment are: “This is interesting – in my practice, we treated or resolved (diagnosis or issue) with (x, y, z meds, theory, management principle) and according to the literature…” and add supportive reference. Avoid comments such as “I agree” or “good comment.”
Reading material
Textbooks:
Jarvis, C. (2024). Physical examination & health assessment (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier
• Read Chapter 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Website:
Forbes, 2020. Historic High Rates of STI’s Among Older Americans [Printer-friendly version]
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