HOLY INFANT COLLEGE

HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

ELECTIVE 2: CARE OF THE TERMINALLY

ILL AND OLDER ADULTS

MODULE-1

YEAR LEVEL: IV
CORE SUBJECTS: Caring for Terminally Ill and Older Adults
CREDIT UNITS: 2 Units
SEMESTER: Second
CONTACT HOURS: 3 hours / Meeting or 6 hours / week
DAYS: Wednesday & Thursday
TIME: 8:00-11:00am
LEARNING INSTRUCTOR: Sr. Maria Victoria R. Paderanga, RSM, RN, MAN
(mavic762@gmail.com)

Learning Competencies:

HAVE A
LOOK! For easy & smooth understanding of the
whole module, let’s divide the course/main
topic into subtopics per terms. There 4
terms; prelim, midterm, semi-final and
final.
I. Introductions
PRELIM
I. Care of the Older Adults
A. Understanding the Geriatric Population
 Demographics of aging
 Societal attitudes and beliefs of aging
 Theories of aging
 Physiologic changes of aging
 Age-related adjustments and transitions
 Changing attitudes towards aging
B. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
 Adapting your assessment
 Performing the health assessment
 Obtaining health history
 Performing the physical examination
C. Maintaining Physical Health that includes nursing interventions
for specific problems of the older adult.
 Meeting mobility and exercise needs
 Meeting nutritional needs
 Meeting rest and sleep needs
 Encouraging proper elimination
 Dealing with sexuality
 Preventive medical care
D. Meeting Mental and Emotional Needs that includes nursing
interventions for specific problems of the older adult.
 Stressful life events
 Common psychiatric problems
 Treating mental illness
MIDTERM
E. Managing Ear and Eye Problems
 Cerumen Impaction
 Otosclerosis
 Presbycusis
 Cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration

MIDTERM
 Retinal detachment
F. Specific Assessment Focus and Management of the selective
condition affecting the older adults.
 Managing Cardiovascular problems
 Managing Respiratory problems
 Managing Neurologic problems
ELEC. 2 :CARE OF THE TERMINALLY ILL AND
OLDER ADULTS

Your Main Goal

Improve your care of older patients by learning the

following how to:
Distinguish between disease and aging.
Assess ad interview correctly for dozens of health conditions
associated with elderly patients, ranging from Alzheimer’s
disease, arthritis, and cataracts to osteoporosis, Parkinson’s
disease, and urinary incontinence.
Understand an ever- growing diversity of age-related issues,
including Medicare, assisted living, falls, diabetes management,
and polypharmacy.
Recognize signs of older abuse or neglect and respond
appropriately.
Identify adverse drug reactions that can mimic normal age-
related changes.
Address end-of-life concerns, such as advance directives, DNR
orders, and comfort and support measures for the patient and
family.
 Grading System

Criteria

1. Attendance ----------------- 10%

2. Activity ----------------------------- 20%

3. Quizzes (written & oral) --------------------- 30%

4. Summative Exams. (MT & F)-------- 40 %

100%