by Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Nursing Notes
Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the individual’s environment. It can be difficult to distinguish between delirium and dementia as both conditions exhibit similar signs and... 
by Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Nursing Notes
Identifying the risk factors for falling can help care staff in their assessments and assist them to prevent falls whilst preserving and promoting independence. Risk Factors Some of the most common risk factors include: Risk Factors for the older person: Continence... 
by Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Nursing Notes
A study by Help the Aged in 2008 identified that ”Older people are more likely to experience pain, less likely to complain about it and less likely to comply with medication”. (Schofield and Reid, 2006). Although hard to quantify, research suggests that up...