價格：免費
更新日期：2016-10-22
檔案大小：140.4 MB
目前版本：2.0
版本需求：需要 iOS 7.0 或以上版本。與 iPhone、iPad 及 iPod touch 相容。
支援語言：英語
A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers is a unique and in- valuable source of information. This collection of over 600 entries provides in-depth coverage of cover various issues related to one’s aging body, how diseases affect it, and treatment options, including medications, for seniors. The set will cover every major body system, focusing on issues specific to the aging body. These entries constitute over fifty percent of the work, and follow a standard format, including a definition, description, symptoms, treatment options, “questions to ask your doctor,” and more. Topics specific to the aging population, but beyond descriptions of medical diagnoses round out the set. Examples of this coverage include use of various adaptive devices and equipment, transportation issues, housing options, maintaining mental acuity, definitions and descriptions of the roles of different care givers (i.e. physical therapist, social worker, hospital discharge planner), nutrition and exercise guidelines, definitions of different types of medical insurance (i.e., private PPOs or HMOs vs. Medicare) and more.
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This App covers a wide variety of topics relevant to the user. Entries follow a standardized format that provides information at a glance. Rubrics include:
Disease and conditions
Definition
Description
Demographics
Causes and symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Nutrition/Dietetic concerns
Therapy
Prognosis
Prevention
Caregiver concerns
“Questions to ask the doctor” l Resources
Key Terms
Tests and procedures
Definition
Purpose
Description
Precautions
Preparation
Aftercare
Complications
Results
Care team roles
“Questions to ask the doctor”
Resources
Key Terms
Drugs, herbs, vitamins
Definition
Description
Recommended dosage
Precautions
Side effects
Interactions
Caregiver concerns
“Questions to ask the doctor”
Resources
Key Terms
Nutrition, exercise, diet
Definition
Description
Demographics
Purpose
Challenges
Risks
Results
Resources
Key Terms
Recovery and rehabilitation
Definition
Purpose
Precautions
Steps of recovery
Challenges
Risks
Results
Resources
Key Terms
Professions
Definition
Description
Work settings
Care team role
Education/training
Family teaching
Resources
Key Terms
Devices/tools
Definition
Description
Purpose
Operation
Maintenance
Training
Resources
Key Terms
Aging and senior issues
Definition
Description
Resources
Key Terms
支援平台：iPhone, iPad