RFP Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing

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 Falls are one of the major problems among the geriatric population and are a marker of poor physical and cognitive status. The current practice generally focuses on the injury rather than a complete assessment of underlying cause. If the risk factors are identified early and screening is done to high risk elderly then, majorities of the falls are potentially preventable.

Keywords: Elderly; Falls; Intrinsic Factors; Extrinsic Factors; Preventable; Environment.

 Elder mistreatment is growing problem worldwide. There are various factors associated with it such as generation gap, life style changes, chronic disabilities of elders, career ambitions of younger generation; all these factors have affected the care of the older people. Elder abuse may include physical, psychological, sexual, financial abuse and neglect. It can lead to different consequences physically, psychologically and financially. Awareness on the part of elders and members of the society is must to prevent elder abuse from happening. The reporting of the elder abuse and recognizing the signs of elder abuse are the other important aspects of elder abuse.

Keywords: Mistreatment; Abuse; Awareness; Neglect.

 Aroma means smell. Smell and odors is used as a part of mind body modalities under the alternative system of health care. Aromatherapy is the practice of using natural oils which is extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other plant parts to enhance psychological and physical well being. Essential oils are extracted from variety of different parts of plants by different methods. It can be used for treating different health ailments. The different essential oils have its peculiarities for the treatment. It is mostly used along with the carrier oils to reduce its irritating effects. The use of aromatherapy can be made by different simple methods like massage, bath etc. But while caring the elderly precautions can be taken in order to maximize its effect as well as reduce the side effects.

Keywords: Aromatherapy; Elderly; Smell; Essential Oil; Carrier Oil

 Indians suffered a higher rate of cardiac arrest before reaching the hospital. This study was done to identify the risk factors influence in coronary artery disease. This Descriptive study reveals that Co-Morbid factors contribute 25% of High Risk than Psychosocial factors which is 15%. The association of age group indicates that higher the age group in the more risk of CAD. It is found females are higher risk than the males and the normal BMI in adults also has higher risk of CAD when combined with co-morbid factors.

Keywords: Risk Factors; Coronary Artery Disease; Adult Patients; Cardiology Department; Co-Morbid Factors