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Issues ModuleAging :Issues ModuleAging Foundation Policy Class
Steen
Objectives :Objectives Identify the details of the Older Americans Act.
Identify the details of Florida’s policies regarding end of life care.
Identify the details of Florida’s policies regarding nursing home regulation.
Older Americans Act :Older Americans Act Implemented by Area Agencies on Aging
Services for caregivers
Information
Support
Respite Care
Services for elders living in the community
Transportation
Nutrition
In-home services
Programs for elder abuse
End of Life Care :End of Life Care Advance Directive – specifies the following
Health care surrogate
Living will
Anatomical gift
Living Will – life-saving procedures during
End-stage condition
Terminal condition
Persistent vegetative state
Health Care Surrogate :Health Care Surrogate Surrogate – chosen by the principal/patient
Proxy – makes health care decisions when no surrogate has been chosen
Court-designated guardian
Spouse
Adult child
Parent
Adult sibling
Adult relative
Close friend
Licensed clinical social worker
Rights of Nursing Home Residents :Rights of Nursing Home Residents Florida law lists the following rights:
Communication with family and friends
Access to other service providers
Grievance processes
Refusal of medication or treatment
Regulation of Nursing Homes :Regulation of Nursing Homes Long-term Care Ombudsman
Investigate complaints
Rectify complaints through services
Advocate for residents
Slide 8:Questions? Please post your questions in the discussion board labeled
“Questions – Issues Lectures.”