NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Seven Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College

NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Seven Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Case Management and Community Resources  Overview  The complex role of the gerontological nurse extends to one being an advocate, collaborator, educator, and case manager.  The complexity of older adult care extends to measures to ensure the safety and coordinated care so that clients and their family receives the appropriate resources within the community and the home setting.  There is an increase in older adult clients who will require intensive, integrated care post hospitalization relative to significant functional and medical needs.  Home health care and other community resources provides unique means for care to be continued outside of the hospital setting and furthermore to prevent the client from being re-admitted.  Assessment of home care needs is often started during the older adult client's hospital stay.  Senior Care Centers  Senior Care Centers have become a commonly used community service for older adults.  Research has shown that older adults who receive senior care center provisions often manage their disease more effectively; delaying the onset of chronic diseases.  Senior Care Centers are community based centers that provide critical resources to older adults who are fairly independent.  Most senior centers facilities offer a variety of programs and services that include: meal and nutrition programs; education; health, fitness, and wellness programs; transportation