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ACTIVE AGING OBSERVATION

Locate a community facility, organization, etc., where older adults regularly congregate (i.e.: Senior Center, Senior Nutrition Site).

1. Setting: Describe the setting. Where is it located, what is the community like, what is the physical environment?
2. Facilitators: Who are the facilitators? What is there background to have this position?
3. Population: Describe the population you observe. What modes of transportation were utilized to get them to the facility?
4. Frequency: How often do attendees meet?
5. Facility Goals: What are the goals of the facility? What are the goals of the event or activity you are observing?
6. Socialization: How are needs for elderly socialization met?
7. Improvement: What are areas of needed improvement that you would initiate? (Both for the facility or the individual event attended)
8. Article: Validate your opinion by identifying a “NURSING RESEARCH” article to support your topic.

SPIRITUAL OBSERVATION 

Attend a House of Worship (preferably a House of Worship different than your own).

1. Setting: Identify where you went and the denomination. Where is it located, what is the community like, what is the physical environment?
2. Social and emotional needs: How are the needs of older adults in this Spiritual Community (or congregation) addressed?
3. How are older adults treated in this Spiritual Community?
4. Comparison: How is this congregation or House of Worship different from your own personal beliefs or House of Worship?
5. How are Felician Values embodied in this Spiritual Community?
6. Validate your opinion by identifying a “NURSING RESEARCH” article to support your topic.       

HOME ASSESSMENT

Visit the home of an older adult who is a family member or friend. Assess the benefits/disadvantages of the living situation by evaluating the following:

1. Physical and medical needs: Include ability to perform ADLs, take medications, and need for assistance.
2. Social and emotional needs: Presence or interaction with friends, family, grandchildren, pets, etc.
3. Finances: How are household bills, medical bills, and insurance entitlements handled / paid for?
4. Neighborhood: Safety, community resources, and ethnic identity of the neighborhood. Can the older adult go outside safely?
5. Transportation access: Can the shopping centers, medical providers, etc. be accessed?
6. Spiritual needs: How are the spiritual needs of the individual met?
7. Home maintenance: Who is responsible for maintaining the home and is more assistance available? Is the home safe?
8. Future Needs: Is there a plan for the future if the needs of the older adult change?
9. Article: Validate your opinion by identifying a “NURSING RESEARCH” article to support your topic.