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    Geriatrics Addition To Health History

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    This document outlines geriatric additions to a health history that should be assessed, including immunization history, current medications both prescription and over-the-counter, abilities to perform activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, and available social support systems. Key areas of focus are immunizations, medications, functional abilities, and support received from family, in-home services, out-of-home programs, and community health care providers.

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    This document outlines geriatric additions to a health history that should be assessed, including immunization history, current medications both prescription and over-the-counter, abilities to perform activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, and available social support systems. Key areas of focus are immunizations, medications, functional abilities, and support received from family, in-home services, out-of-home programs, and community health care providers.

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    This document outlines geriatric additions to a health history that should be assessed, including immunization history, current medications both prescription and over-the-counter, abilities to perform activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, and available social support systems. Key areas of focus are immunizations, medications, functional abilities, and support received from family, in-home services, out-of-home programs, and community health care providers.

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    Geriatrics Addition To Health History

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    This document outlines geriatric additions to a health history that should be assessed, including immunization history, current medications both prescription and over-the-counter, abilities to perform activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, and available social support systems. Key areas of focus are immunizations, medications, functional abilities, and support received from family, in-home services, out-of-home programs, and community health care providers.

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    Geriatric additions to health history


     Immunization:
    o Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis,
    o Measles
    o Mumps
    o Rubella
    o hepatitisA&B
    o influenza,
    o varicella,
    o polio
     Current prescription:
    • Aspirin
    • Coumadin
    • Any meds to control BP
    • Laxatives
    • Supplements
    • Vitamins
     Over the counter medications
    • Anti-pyretics
    • Antibiotics
    • Cough,cold and flu meds
     ADL: basic self-care activities
    • Bathing
    • Eating
    • Grooming
    • Toileting
     Instrumental ADL’s
    o Household chores
    • Cooking
    • Cleaning
    • Laundry
    o Mobilty related activities
    • Shopping
    • Transportation
    o Cognitive abilities
    • Money management
    • Using the telephone
    • Ability to make decisions affecting basic safety and social needs
     Social Support
    o Family members and other non-professionals :where 80% of care os
    received by non-institutionalized elders
    o Hospital-based services
     Dialysis
     Intraveneous antiobiotic treatment
    o In-home support
     Hospice care
     Physician house calls
     Visiting nurses
     Home health aides
     Meals on wheels
    o Out-of-home support
     Group counselling
     Adult day centers
     Congregate care
     Respite-care
    o Community-based health care services
     Designated primary care physician
     Ambulatory care center
     Acute and rehabilitattive facilities
     Mental health providers

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