1. elderly care: a holistic approach
Assoc. Prof. JOEL REY U. ACOB
Research Coordinator
The College of Maasin
Southern Leyte, Philippines

2. Aging Individual aging simply means growing older.
Chronologically, this is reckoned by the number of years
we have lived since birth.
(Natividad,2005)
Aging

3. Gerontological Nursing
Involves the care of aging people and emphasizes the promotion of the highest possible quality of life and wellness
Gerontological Nursing

4. Principles guiding Gerontological nursing practice
Aging is a natural process common to all living organisms
Various factors influence the aging process
The elderly share similar universal self-care demands with all other human beings
GN strives to help older adults achieve holistic care

5. Gerontology: holistic care
HOLISM is the integration of the biologic, psychologic, social and spiritual dimensions of an individual to form a sum that is greater than its parts.
( Dossey, 1997)

6. Information system of Gerontology Eliopoulos, 2001
Nutrition/ Rehab
Nursing process
Alternative therapies
Legislations/regulations/ ethics
Technical nursing skills
Information system of Gerontology Eliopoulos, 2001

7. In 2000, there were 600 million people aged 65 years and over
It is expected in 2025, 1.2 billion will be on the same age bracket
In 2050, the elderly population will reach to 2 billion counts.
statistics

8. INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ELDERLY Jaclynn M. Miller,2009
“We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly. We grow partially. We are relative. We are mature in one realm, childish in another. The past, present, and future mingle and pull us backward, forward, or fix us in the present. We are made up of layers, cells, constellations”
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ELDERLY Jaclynn M. Miller,2009

9. Eat well Don’t smoke Exercise Socialize Get sleep Don’t stress
HOLISTIC CARING

10. Recommendations for Policy and research
Financial security
Health and health care
Social support
Avoiding ageing-related problems
Advocacy for provincial executives
Recommendations for Policy and research

11. Thank you

12. Natividad, J, et’al. (2005). Caring for the older persons
Natividad, J, et’al. (2005). Caring for the older persons. University of the Philippines Open University. Quezon City. Philippines.
Eliopoulos, C. (2001). Gerontological nursing. 5th edition. Lippincott. Philadelphia
Miller, J. M (2009). International human rights and the elderly.
Adioetomo, S. M., et’al (2011). ‘Study on social protection for informal workers in Indonesia.’ report submitted to GIZ.
Acknowledgments