[Solved] Older adult

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

##### **Scenario:**
You are caring for Ms. Johnson, a 79-year-old woman recently admitted to a rehabilitation facility after a fall that resulted in a hip fracture. She has early-stage dementia, lives alone on a fixed income, and has expressed concern about being a burden to her family. She is also recovering from a recent bout of pneumonia and has a history of hypertension.
##### **Your Task:**
Write a 750–1000 word reflection responding to the prompts below. Use your learning from Weeks 1–3 to guide your analysis.
**Part 1: Aging Trends and Theories**
– Identify at least two demographic, social, political, or economic trends that might affect Ms. Johnson’s situation.
– Choose one aging theory (biological, sociological, or psychosocial) and explain how it helps you understand her needs.
– Identify at least two structural or functional changes related to aging that are present in this case.
**Part 2: Complexity of Older Adult Care**
– Explain how the combination of Ms. Johnson’s health conditions, social situation, and aging changes contribute to the complexity of her care.
– Describe at least two nursing interventions you would prioritize, based on her biological, psychological, or social needs.
– Reflect on how you would approach care planning to support both her health and independence.
**Part 3: Gerontological Care Models**
– Briefly identify one gerontological care model (e.g., PACE, NICHE, Transitional Care) that could support Ms. Johnson.
– Describe how the model could help address her specific needs.
– Connect your response to one element from the ANA Gerontological Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
##### **Tips for Success:**
– Use course concepts and real-world reasoning to support your answers.
– Keep your tone reflective and clinically informed.
– No citations required, but apply terminology and frameworks from the course.
**Due Date:** Sunday at 11:59 PM at the end of Module 3
**Submission Format:** Upload as a Word or PDF document