Case Study: An Elderly Woman With  Alzheimer’s and Body Bruises

Case Study: An Elderly Woman With  Alzheimer’s and Body Bruises

HLT 520 Week 8 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

A 94-year-old woman is admitted to your hospital with dehydration, trouble breathing, and possible kidney failure. She is clearly in advanced Alzheimer’s, weighs about 95 pounds, and shows multiple bruises on her body. She cannot talk. Her caregiver attributes the bruises to a blood disorder that reduces clotting. What are your thoughts about this situation? What kind of investigation would you conduct? What actions would you take to be in compliance with ethical principles

HLT 520 Week 8 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

A baby is born with anencephaly, or absence of the entire brain above the brainstem. The brainstem is intact, which means that the baby can breathe and have a heart beat and blood pressure, but there is no chance for any human brain function or cognition, due to this birth defect. The health care team begins to educate the mother, since children with this deficit generally die shortly after birth. However, the mother is devoutly religious, and her minister has told her that if she prays hard enough to God, that God will work a miracle and her baby’s brain will heal itself. She is insistent that all possible care be given to her baby, including a months-long stay in the ICU, constant care by a caregiver, regular brain scans, and other expensive modalities. The hospital, finding her adamant, asks the court for guardianship of the baby, with the medical plan to provide only maintenance care with no life-prolonging techniques until the baby dies. What are the ethical issues at play here? How do the principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmalfeasance, and justice manifest themselves? If you were called as an ethical consultant, what would you do/recommend?

HLT 520 Week 8 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

A 94-year-old woman is admitted to your hospital with dehydration, trouble breathing, and possible kidney failure. She is clearly in advanced Alzheimer’s, weighs about 95 pounds, and shows multiple bruises on her body. She cannot talk. Her caregiver attributes the bruises to a blood disorder that reduces clotting. What are your thoughts about this situation? What kind of investigation would you conduct? What actions would you take to be in compliance with ethical principles

GCU HLT 520 Bioethics Interview Assignment

Details:

1) Contact the chair of a local hospital’s bioethics committee and interview him/her regarding the use of the committee at that facility, how the committee functions, how it makes decisions and recommendations, and the chair’s views on the impact the committee has had on the facility. If possible, attend one of the committee’s meetings.

2) Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that describes your findings and observations. Include additional resources that support, reinforce, or even challenge your findings and observations.

3) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

4) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION;

Discuss Alzheimers and Body Bruises in an elderly woman

Introduction

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that causes symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, loss of language skills and personality changes. Patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s often have other disorders or conditions that can complicate the disease and make it more difficult to manage. Alzheimer’s isn’t just a mental illness; it affects every part of your body and relationships with others.

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. It is a type of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s affects millions of Americans every year and it’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

Being elderly can be stressful on your body, especially if you have arthritis or diabetes which can make it harder to move around easily. This could lead to muscle weakness which may worsen if not treated properly by medical professionals who specialize in treating these conditions (such as physical therapists).

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, difficulty with language and communication, difficulty with planning and organizing tasks, difficulty with tasks that require abstract thinking (such as making a plan or choosing an action), difficulties in attention and concentration.

The person may also experience:

• Changes in personality or behavior. This can include mood swings or depression due to lack of stimulation from their environment; irritability; apathy (lack of interest); agitation (tension); confusion about where they are or who they’re talking to; verbal outbursts; disorientation when trying to find the way home after getting lost along a familiar path

Causes and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease include:

• Genetic factors. The risk of developing AD is increased by several genetic factors, including APOE e4 and rs6265/rs6266, which are involved in cholesterol metabolism. People who have one or more copies of these genes have an increased likelihood of developing AD during later life.

• Age. Most people with memory loss don’t have dementia until they reach their late 80s or early 90s; however, some people develop the symptoms as early as age 60 or 70—and others never develop them at all (although this may not be true for everyone).

When should you see a doctor for Alzheimer’s disease?

If you notice a change in your loved one’s behavior, memory problems or confusion and there are other signs of dementia (such as forgetfulness), it’s important to get help right away. If this happens, call 911 if necessary. If the changes continue for more than 3 months without getting better, go see a doctor immediately so that they can determine whether or not your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease.

If you think that something is wrong with your elderly relative who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but refuses treatment because she doesn’t want anyone knowing about her condition—or if she just won’t let anyone else help her—it may be time for professional advice from someone who understands how difficult it can be going through a difficult situation like this one.

How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?

Alzheimer’s disease is usually diagnosed using a combination of tests, including:

• Blood tests to measure levels of certain proteins in the blood. These protein levels may decrease as Alzheimer’s progresses and can be used as an early indicator of the disease.

• Brain scans that can identify structural abnormalities caused by Alzheimer’s or other neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis or stroke. The most common type of brain scan used to diagnose dementia involves magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI uses radio waves to produce images with greater detail than conventional X-rays do, allowing doctors to see more clearly what parts of your brain are affected by dementia. Doctors also use computed tomography (CT) scans which produce similar results but don’t require as long a wait time before they’re performed; however, CTs have higher radiation exposure risks associated with them so should not be routinely used instead of MRI unless absolutely necessary due directly related risk factor such as distance from large populations centers where there might be less availability elsewhere nearby cities/towns etcetera – this would mean keeping track constantly throughout entire process until completion date arrives!

Complications of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss and confusion. In addition to these symptoms, people with Alzheimer’s may experience one or more of these complications:

• Falls. Because people with dementia are usually unsteady on their feet, they can fall easily—even in the home or hospital environment where they live. A fall can cause serious injury such as fractures or head trauma that may become permanent if left untreated.

• Infections (bacterial). People who are infected with germs that cause pneumonia are at greater risk of developing pneumonia themselves due to age-related changes in the immune system caused by both smoking and exposure to air pollutants such as smog or dust particles inside homes without good ventilation systems installed throughout buildings like apartments where senior citizens live together without enough space between them so everyone could go outside without getting stuck behind someone else trying his best not get stuck behind someone else trying his best not get stuck behind someone else trying her best not get stuck behind someone else trying her best not get stuck behind him.

Treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes symptoms like memory loss, impaired reasoning and disorientation. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

There are several treatments that may help manage the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease:

• Medications used to treat other types of dementia (such as Parkinson’s) can be helpful in managing some aspects of this condition. They include cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon). These medications work by increasing levels of acetylcholine in the brain and improving nerve signalling between neurons throughout your body. Studies have found that taking these drugs significantly reduces mild-to-moderate severity scores on tests designed to measure these functions related to memory impairment or confusion; however they do not improve long-term outcomes such as functional status or daily living skills like bathing/dressing/eating independently etc., so it’s important not only keep track but also monitor how well they’re working using any number tools available online such as this one called AlzGoal which gives users access through social media platforms like Facebook Messenger where they can chat directly with experts who provide advice based on their personal experience when dealing with similar situations!

Takeaway: Early diagnosis and intervention can make a difference.

The takeaway is that early diagnosis and intervention can make a difference. Early diagnosis will allow for appropriate treatment at an earlier stage, which could lead to better outcomes for the patient.

If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, contact our team today to learn more about how we can help you feel better today!

Conclusion

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic in the United States, and it’s important to recognize that the symptoms can look like other medical conditions, including stroke. If you notice any of these signs or symptoms, we encourage you to talk with your doctor about them and get a diagnosis as soon as possible. Early treatment can make a difference in how well someone with Alzheimer’s disease lives over time.