1. Health evaluation of elderly nurses In the process of home care, the health status of the elderly should be comprehensively evaluated according to the patient's condition and needs. Observe the change of illness, measure and record vital signs as needed, and work out a feasible nursing plan that can ensure the health and safety of patients.
2. Nursing work in the treatment of senile diseases Nurses in home care should understand the condition of the elderly, be familiar with the treatment methods, and understand the uses, methods and precautions of therapeutic instruments and drugs. Proficient in all basic nursing operation techniques, cooperate and assist doctors to complete nursing work in the treatment of senile diseases.
3. Care for the daily life of the elderly should pay attention to: ① meet the needs of the daily life of the elderly; (2) prevent accidents; ③ Enhance the ability of self-protection; ④ Family basic nursing requires "six cleanness" (cleanness of mouth, face, hair, hands and feet, skin, perineum and bed sheets), "five prevention" (prevention of pressure sore, postural hypotension, urinary system infection, respiratory system infection and cross infection) and "three noes" (no feces, no falling bed and no burns).
4. Mental and psychological care for the elderly The elderly are generally stubborn, often pessimistic and afraid of loneliness. Nurses should be "smiling, thoughtful, considerate, easy-going and enthusiastic" when giving psychological care to elderly patients. Nurses should pay special attention to maintaining their self-esteem in family care, and at the same time, they should patiently give psychological care guidance to family caregivers and other family members, so that the elderly can feel the respect and concern of others everywhere and better cooperate with the treatment.
5. Rehabilitation nursing for the elderly According to the characteristics that elderly patients are sickly and should not be overloaded, in addition to treatment and nursing methods, exercise therapy and occupational therapy closely related to daily life activities are also used to encourage patients to do activities within their power, such as radio exercises, Tai Ji Chuan, Qigong and walking. And pay attention to the combination of work and rest to keep the limbs in good functional condition. Through evaluation and adjustment, gradually restore and improve the ability of daily living.
6. Health education and guidance for the elderly. Family nursing faces all people in the family, including not only patients with various diseases, but also a large number of elderly people who are basically healthy or completely healthy. Therefore, nurses should not only complete the basic nursing work for patients, but also carry out targeted health education for the elderly. Guide the physical and intellectual activities of the elderly and delay the aging process. Such as prevention of essential hypertension, diabetes and cerebrovascular diseases, nutrition and health promotion, environment and health, exercise and the quality of life of the elderly. Cultivate the self-care consciousness of the elderly.