PSY 384 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Dementia
10 Mar 2018
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Less than 5% of older adults in the u. s. live in a nursing home. 40% of those over the age of 85. Once the age of 65 hits, individuals have a 70% chance of ending up in a nursing home facility. Nursing homes are governed by state and federal regulations that establish the minimum in standard care. 4 types of care recognized in nursing homes. 24-hour care that allows constant monitoring or complicated medical procedures done by registered nurses. 24-hour medical monitoring under the direct supervision of a physician. I. e. recovery from a major illness, injury, or surgery. Intermediate care with possible 24-hour nursing supervision. Usually for residents with dementia or mobility impairments. All non-medical services provided by the facility. 80,000 dollars for a shared two-person room. Over 91,000 dollars for a private room. 85-year-old female european american that is cognitively impaired with adl issues and has not living husband or family available to give care.
