Geriatric Assessment Notes for Elderly Care Plans

Personal information Name: Margaret Smith Date of birth: 15 March 1935 Sex: Female Phone number: 01234 567890 Address: 123 Elder Lane, Caretown, CT1 2AB Emergency contact information Name: John Smith Relationship: Son Phone number: 09876 543210 E-mail: john.smith@example.com Insurance information Insurance provider: ElderCare Insurance Policy number: EC123456789 Group policy number: GEC987654321 Medical information Primary physician’s name: Dr. Emily Johnson Phone number: 01234 987654 Medical conditions - Hypertension - Osteoarthritis - Type 2 Diabetes Medications - Lisinopril | 10 mg | Once daily - Metformin | 500 mg | Twice daily - Paracetamol | 500 mg | As needed Allergies - Penicillin Special dietary needs - Low-sodium diet Personal preferences Tea/coffee: Prefers tea with milk, no sugar Preferred walking location: Local park Favorite activities: Knitting, reading Other preferences: Enjoys classical music Caregivers Primary Caregiver: Sarah Brown, Daughter, 01234 112233 Professional Caregiver: Jane Doe, Care Assistant, 01234 223344 Daily routine Morning: Breakfast at 8 AM, morning medication, hygiene routine Afternoon: Lunch at 12 PM, rest period, light exercise Evening: Dinner at 6 PM, relaxation with music, bedtime at 9 PM Mobility assistance - Walking aid: Uses a cane for support Daily living assistance Bathing: Requires assistance with showering Dressing: Minimal assistance needed Eating: Independent Toileting: Independent Housekeeping: Requires assistance with heavy tasks Safety measures Fall prevention: Non-slip mats in bathroom, handrails installed Fire safety: Smoke alarms checked monthly Emergency: Emergency contact numbers posted by phone Care goals - Maintain blood pressure within normal range through medication and diet - Improve mobility with regular physiotherapy sessions Services required - Physiotherapy: Weekly sessions - Nursing: Monthly check-ups Additional notes Margaret enjoys social visits from family and friends, which positively impact her mood and well-being.