Conditions
Condition that becomes worse over time
Degenerative condition
basic daily tasks
Activities of daily living(ADLs)
the length for short stay admissions
3 months or less
Length of Extended-Stay Admissions
1 year or more
Ongoing illness needing medication or ongoing treatment
Chronic condition
Complex tasks of life
Instrumental activities of daily living(IADLs)
reason for young residents having a short stay
Traumatic injuries(Brain or spinal)
conditions for younger residents to have an extended stay
Cerebral Palsy or down syndrome
Example is dementia
Degenerative Condition
Using a telephone or handling money is an example of
IADLs
Average age for short stay admissions
younger patients (20s to 30s)
Average age for Extended-Stay Admissions
65 years and older
Problems processing, learning, and remembering
Cognitive impairment
How do different activities allow young residents adjust to long-term care
Allows the resident to feel their age and free
Examples of injuries or illnesses resulting in short stay admissions
Strokes, heart attacks, or breaking of bones
Signs of extended stay being required
Impaired vision and hearing
Having multiple medical conditions is known as
Co-existent medical condition
Examples of ADLs
Grooming, bathing, and eating
Reasons for staying short term
Recent, unexpected injuries or illness, early release from hospital
Lack of ability of thinking results in
Extended stay Admissions