Fact sheet case vignette no.2: female, 89 years, living alone, *18 diagnoses, **7 prescription drugs | ||||||||
Identified health problems by the geriatric assessments: | ||||||||
Daily activities and coping with ailments more than 5 prescription drugs, regularly receives Support through familiy and friends | ||||||||
Mobility a “Timed Up & Go”- Value of 25 s indicates limited mobility, employs forearm crutches considers himself severely limited in exercising moderately difficult tasks and climbing landings | ||||||||
Cognition and mood a MMSE-Score of 25 points indicates mild Dementia, according to the “clock test” (3 Points) a more detailed examination of dementia should be considered, patient has difficulties remembering items and names, mentioned psychological problems | ||||||||
Senses has difficulties hearing despite hearing aid | ||||||||
*diagnoses: idiopathic gout, Hyperuricemia, osteoporosis, varices on the lower limbs, spondylosis, scoliosis, thyroid nodules, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, multi-nodular goiter, senility, Presbycusis, vertigo, fatty liver **prescription drugs: Allopurinol, Pantoprazole, Torasemide, Ramipril, Ibandronic acid, Biotin, Calcium+vitamin D3 | ||||||||
Original recommendations by GPs (Part 1) | GP 1 | GP 2 | GP 3 | GP 4 | GP 5 | GP 6 | GP 7 | GP 8 |
Everyday Help / Everyday Companion | x | x | ||||||
Housekeeper / Home Assistant | x | x | x | |||||
Occupational Therapy | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
Check of prescription drugs | x | |||||||
Nursing Service (mainly preparing medication) | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Pill Box | x | |||||||
Walker/ Walker Training | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Sports Group | x | x | ||||||
Physiotheraphy / Remedial Gymnastics | x | x | x | |||||
Personal Emergency Response System | x | x | x | x | ||||
Audiologist | x | |||||||
Assistive products for personal hygiene | x | x | ||||||
Mobile-Care Services (1–2 times weekly) | x | x | ||||||
Meals on Wheels | x | |||||||
Mapping of available Support-network | x | |||||||
Local non-profit support services | x | x |