Promotion and maintenance of health.

Place in primary care puts us in touch with a lot of elderly people. We need to know what are the parameters, interventions and diagnostics and control that make this work.

Control generated in this way has a positive impact on both the patient and society, allowing widespread track.

We will adapt it, depending on the patient, the tests to be performed and follow-up and resolve their fears and doubts, and make constructive comments and training for the elderly.

You can see more in: http://biomedgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/content/56/suppl_2/47.short

Palliative care.

We try in this subject the palliative care or end of life in all its magnitude. Since patient pathology communication and him environment, to care, the assimilation of natural dying process from the aforementioned, as the accompaniment to the family.

Nursing is essential in this process, since it is present in all its links, and we must be prepared to be supportive for both the patient as to its scope, knowing respect their opinions, but channeling the process toward to the assimilation.

You can see more in: http://www.bmj.com/content/309/6965/1340

Geriatric syndromes: urinary incontinence.

Since urine loss occurs involuntarily, try both the pathology and teach the patient to see the aging process as normal. Depending on the type of patient that is, we can recommend one or another type of exercises to improve their symptoms, to identify and address them, and improve their quality of life.

Also, avoid the problem of infection and teach the patient about it.

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1714689/pdf/brmedj00046-0017.pdf

Geriatric syndromes: constipation.

Due to the type of population we are dealing, intestinal disorders are something relatively normal. Certain diseases affect intestinal transit, and the treatment type, so we have to explain to the patient the options they have and support them at all times.

According to the method chosen, teach the elderly to improve their symptoms, to live normally should order some type of surgical intervention, to follow certain dietary guidelines that promote their health, and, in conclusion, to improve their knowledge, skills, habits and daily life.

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3348731/

Geriatric syndromes: falls and instability.

Since this population group is the one that presents problems when making a correct motor function, are those that have the highest risk of falls.

Because of this, and the natural aging process, we must be prepared to treat a simple bruise to a bone fracture, the latter being of great risk to the elderly.

We work, then, for patient education, to make them to see their needs, eliminate fears and concerns, and to prevent falls. If all this is not enough, we will make an appropriate care intervention plan for their speedy recovery.

You can see more in: http://www.minervamedica.it/en/getfreepdf/NhjaUd9%252BD7GZTPReiugUkomC1pHRe2EfvltT0qfBu06fz1oA%252BU1SguznOdPvyoKKYDN%252B15RcHAqu%252FNj2dmHPyQ%253D%253D/R33Y2010N02A0183.pdf

Geriatric syndromes: dementia and delirium.

With increasing life expectancy, cognitive disorders have become more apparent. Since health sciences also have evolved, we have in our hands the tools necessary for a correct and early detection of this type of pathology. The sooner we discover and try, better state presented the patient and their living environment, since communication and understanding from the family is crucial in this.

We must therefore adapt to the type of patient care, and keep in mind your concerns and doubts and those of their immediate surroundings.

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3437024/

Geriatric syndromes: immobility.

Since one of the characteristics of the elderly is the partial or complete loss of motor function, we have to visualize what the problems that befall this population in order to solve them.

If the loss is partial, and retain some ability to move, provide tools such as canes, walkers, grab bars and other equipment to facilitate normal life activities.

If it´s total, we will see the care taken to maintain the patient's skin integrity and what improvements to make.

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3478349/

Skin and mucosa care in geriatrics.

Since it is in this population where there are a higher proportion of bedridden patients with mobility problems, study the care and treatment of the skin and mucosa, we must perform a physical examination for cracks in the skin integrity, type them, their treatment and care, and to make a daily action plan to prevent other injuries or ulcers.

Since they can be a source of infection and imperil the quality of life for patients, we should be fine when performing this intervention type.

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3236131/

Characteristics of the elderly disease.

In this issue we studied the disease in a more specific, tailored to geriatrics. We will, therefore, how it manifests in the elderly pathology whatsoever, and how it evolves the overall condition based on this one.

We differentiate between acute or chronic disease, and how it will affect it in the functions of  person´s daily life.

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3652717/

Nursing care in the elderly.

Based on the 14 basic requirements set forth by Virginia Henderson, we study those most important diagnostic labels and the resulting plan of care in the elderly.

Actually, it is the PAE realization adapted to the patient's age. It shows the problems that arise in the daily life of the elderly, such as architectural barriers, resolving problems associated with memory (descriptive labels), adequacy of housing status, etc ... Interesting, as never before was able to observe the difficulties that have to face the elderly so thoroughly.

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649688/

Comprehensive geriatric assessment.

It is a dynamic and structured diagnostic process to detect and quantify the problems, needs and abilities of the elderly in clinical areas, functional, mental and social to develop a strategy based on them interdisciplinary intervention, treatment and long-term monitoring in order to optimize resources and to achieve the greatest degree of independence and, ultimately, quality of life. It is considered the cornerstone of practice in geriatrics.

The tools we have at our disposal are the history, physical examination and assessment scales.

You can see more in: http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1741-7015-11-49.pdf

Aging theories.

There are numerous theories to explain the concept. I believe that you should take into account each and every one of them, and which show different points of view, all of them valid, there are some curious, and that makes us rethink the point of view from which we can see both the pathology and the evolution of the people. Broadly speaking, there are two types of theories: the biological (try to explain why changes occur) and psychosocial (try to explain why older people have different responses in aging).

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3589719/

Aging. Psychological changes.

With the physiological, morphological and psychological impact on people, with age, there may be certain diseases types. These can cause changes in the adaptability of the person in your daily life. It depends, also, the person habits (over a lifetime), genetics, environment and society in which it has unfolded.

One of the most noticeable changes is the psychological make since with a few questions, one can make sure that something is wrong. I find it curious the type of graphic or memory tests are used because they seem simple for a normal person, and deformable complicated or are picked up by another mind.

You can see more in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3507540/

Sociological profile of over 65 years people in Spain.

We find that the majority are women, with home ownership and certain dependencies. Among these we find the economic (most only receive a widow's pension), have some disease type, do not have a social group and need a home service or to enter a residence.

I believe that understanding the geriatrics and gerontology will help us, as nurses, to solve and improve the general condition of this population. As life expectancy increases as society evolves, we must be the starting point from which to improve the day-to-day people.