HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture : H&A - March 19th, 2012.docx
23 Apr 2012
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Focuses on the treatment of diseases and injuries. Views medical care as only one part of a complete health care system. Personal and family counseling, home care and adult day-care programs as part of the health care. Focuses on prevention and self-care through lifestyle change, increased knowledge about healthy behavior and environmental improvement. Treatments include: qigong, aromatherapy, herbal and homeopathic remedies, chiropractic services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, therapeutic touch and acupuncture. Use ranges between 41 and 58% of older americans. Includes hospitals, nursing homes, doctor"s services and community-based services such as geriatric day hospital, adult day care and home acre. Less intensive, minimum 4-6 hours a week. Diagnosis specific rehabilitation such as stroke, falls, oncology and respiratory. Full range of hospital services to people who live in the community. Asses older person"s needs and plan a rehabilitation/care program. Services include: physical check-up, drug monitoring, dental clinics, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
