Holistic Care:
Caring for the whole person (the mind
and body
Person-centered care
revolves around the resident
and promotes their individual preferences, choices,
dignity and interests
Cultural diversity
the variety of people with different backgrounds and
experiences living together in the world.
5 STAGES OF GRIEF
Grief
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Advance directives
legal documents that allow people to decide
what kind of medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make
those decisions themselves
CARING FOR THE DYING
RESIDENT
give mouth care often. If unconscious every 2 hours
(Q2H). Apply lubricant to lips and nose
Give baths and incontinent care as needed (PRN). Bathe
perspiring residents often. Keep skin clean and dry.
POSTMORTEM CARE
Bathe the body. Be gentle to avoid bruising. Place drainage pads where needed: most often under the head
and/or perineum (genital & anal area).
Hospice care
term for the special care that a dying
person needs
Palliative care
care that is not just given to the
dying. It is also care given to people who have
serious chronic diseases such as cancer, AIDS,
and congestive heart failure (CHF)
