Patients who require home care often experience physical alterations that require changes in their home environment. In the case of older adults, what is the best way to make these changes?
a. Make changes quickly to prevent problems.
b. Make changes to limit the patient's need to move around.
c. Make changes to complement the patient's strengths.
d. Make changes regardless of the patient's previous sense of personal space.
C
In the case of older adults, the progressive physical changes of aging create the same type of need. Changes made should complement the patient's remaining strengths. Making changes too rapidly without the patient's consent will cause more problems than benefits. Appreciate the arrangement of the patient's space within the home, and do not move things or suggest modifications without permission. You also need to respect the concept of personal space.
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