The article discusses various facilities for eldercare and care transition, including gardening, exercise, care management, nursing homes, and outpatient services. It also highlights the need for improvements in designing exercise equipment and facilities to prevent injuries.
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Running head: ELDERCARE AND CARE TRANSITION Eldercare and care transition Name of the Student Name of the University Author note
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1ELDERCARE AND CARE TRANSITION In the town Simei, while visiting the facility invegetable garden, I saw that the tools, equipments and garden are modified to suit the needs of the older people that helped them in many ways. I believe that when older people are engaged in gardening activities, it promotes relaxation and strength. Moreover, they also benefit thegarden facilityas they get homegrown and nutritious foods promoting a healthy life. The second facility is exercise corner for the older people to perform physical activity. I think older people can benefit from the facility in a way where it can improve their mobility, coordination, endurance and overall well-being. The concept of senior-friendly exercise equipments, metal drain covers on footpaths and ample lightning in the park would help seniors to stay well functional and productive (Raitoharju et al., 2014). Exercise equipments for the elderly people helps them to stay fit and in shape imparting confidence in them along with balance and coordination (Granacher et al., 2013). The third facility is provided inBrahm centrewhere it focused on empowering seniors so that they live life independently and reach their best potential. I think the facility of care management team is beneficial for the older people who are vulnerable through services befriending and case management. Weekly health talks that are conducted at the centre are quite beneficial as it helped in sharing health information with seniors so that they discuss their health issues (Nicolle et al., 2014). A wide range of facilities are provided to the seniors like activity clubs, yoga and special activities like baking class and Smartphone workshop that can help them in preventing health issues and thus reducing the burden of caregivers. The fourth facility is provided at six nursing homes inOrange Valley Nursing Homein Singapore for meeting the needs of the elderly people. I agree that the home care facilities like rehabilitation centres, food and nutrition services, and dementia care with healthcare and medical supplies are beneficial for them to fulfil their needs. Moreover, in my opinion, facilities at the
2ELDERCARE AND CARE TRANSITION nursing home are beneficial in treating the older people as a whole that encompasses physical, emotional,spiritual,social,nutritional,lifestyleandenvironmentalvalues.Theyarealso benefitted in a way seniors are assisted with personal care so that it preserves their dignity and help in maintaining a quality life (Brownie & Nancarrow, 2013). The fifth facility is provided at St. Andrew Community Hospitalthat comprises of outpatient services like rehabilitation and primary care services, community therapy and home healthcare facilities. I think that this facility can be utilized by older people in a way as it is convenient for them to receive seamless and continuous care after discharge from acute care in hospital while settling down in nursing homes or community centres. While completing this portfolio, I learned about the various aged care facilities that are required in meeting their needs so that they lead an independent and quality life. However, I realized that some improvements are required in order to enhance the facilities. The exercise equipments should be designed considering the specific fitness level of every senior citizen. Moreover, the facilities should be designed in such a manner that prevents injuries under the supervision of a trainer with prior guidance from physician.
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