“Functional Assessment of an Older Adult: Exploring Health Beliefs, Culture, and Daily Living Activities”

The student will conduct a functional assessment interview on an older adult. The student will identify the category as on the following age brackets: young elderly (65–74 years old), middle elderly (75–84 years old), and frail elderly (85 years old and older). The student will examine the health beliefs, culture, and activities of daily living of the older adult.
Upon completion of the interview, the student will submit a 2 – 4-page summary paper in APA format on the functional assessment components for a) self-care, b) mobility, c) cognitive behavior, and d) mental status.  Examine how observing a patient’s ability to perform tasks may be necessary when patient-reported capabilities are incongruent with caregiver information or the nurse’s clinical observation.  Conclude the services that will be required to maintain the patient’s health.