AN 36: Care for the elderly

1. Understand the ageing process

• 1.1 Describe changes occurring with age, to include: • physical • psychological • emotional • social
• 1.2 Outline the needs of the elderly in relation to the ageing process

2. Be able to adapt communication techniques when caring for elderly patients

• 2.1 Outline ways to minimise barriers to communication
• 2.2 Demonstrate communication techniques adapted for elderly patients

3. Understand how to care for elderly patients

• 3.1 Describe conditions affecting the elderly, to include: • dementia • Parkinson’s disease • stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)• arthritis • osteoporosis
• 3.2 Describe how to adapt care plans for elderly patients