Component Task: Home Visit to the Aged

This is a visit to the aged (above 65 years) in his/her home environment to render service based on their health needs. E.g., physical, psychological, social and emotional needs.

Aims

·         Identify and manage individual challenges

·         Maximize older person’s ability to remain independent and render their continuous contribution to society

·         Assess and prevent potential risk factors

Types

·         Routine

·         Special

Requirements

·         Refer to items in the well-equipped home visiting bag

·         Map of the area/community

·         Records of the clients

·         Register of the area/community

·         Arrange for transportation

Steps

1.        Read map of the community to identify the home of the client and family

2.      Enter home and greets according to custom

3.      Introduce self to client and family

4.      Ensure privacy and confidentiality

5.      Observe environment for cleanliness, safety and comment

6.      Check client’s previous records

7.       Assist client to identify needs/special problems

8.      Ask questions

9.      Check and use items in home visit bag

10.    Check vitals of clients e.g., temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure

11.      Perform physical examination

12.    Interview and counsel client on:

·         Diet

·         Bowel movement and personal cleanliness

·         Mobility/exercise and sleep pattern

·         Recreational activities

·         Home help (caretaker)

·         Regular medical check/adherence to medication

·         Prevention of home accidents

·         Good interpersonal relationship with family members/socialization

·         Initiation/continuation of any special activity

13.    Assist in providing any care required

14.    Congratulate client and caretaker and schedule next visit with them

15.    Record/report findings to client and caretaker if any