the notebook
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The Notebook. By Katelyn Caffman, Taylor Cavette , Ebony Staples, and Shannon Miller. Plot. True love Separated by society Almost gave up on each other Love endures all. Main Characters. Noah Calhoun Allie (Alison) Hamilton. Directors Purpose. True love conquers all - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Notebook
By Katelyn Caffman, Taylor Cavette, Ebony Staples, and Shannon Miller
True love Separated by society Almost gave up on each other Love endures all
Plot
Noah Calhoun Allie (Alison) Hamilton
Main Characters
True love conquers all Never marry for money Marry true love Follow your heart Love is not tarnished by time
Directors Purpose
1) Recognize one’s own and others’ attitudes,
values, and expectations about aging and their impact on care of older adults and their families.
2) Recognize the benefits of interdisciplinary team participation in care of older adults.
3) Communicate effectively, respectfully, and compassionately with older adults and their families.
3 Geriatric Nursing Competencies
Believe that there is hope for every patient
Minor changes in level of consciousness may be huge to the family
Listen to the family members
Patients still have feelings even though it may not seem as if they do
What is there to learn from the movie?
Always show respect
Portray kind attitudes toward all patients: Smiling Gentle touches Speaks to patient in soft, professional tone
Nurse never laughs at patients
Provide the best quality care for each individual.
Skills of Nurses
Assisted Living Facility
Risks for Elder Abuse and Neglect
Touch
Intimacy/Sexuality
Dementia
Link between movie and nursing skills
Bittersweet
Confusing
Causes Strain on family
Companionship
What does the film implyabout aging?
Noah’s commitment
Allie’s commitment to Noah
What made the strongest impressions?
Noah reading to Allie on several occasions.
Disappointment
Commitment
Recurrent themes
Birds
Piano
Symbolism
Interrupted family process
Impaired environmental interpretation syndrome due to dementia
Caregiver role strain
Problems Within the Movie
Assess the strengths and deficiencies of the
family system Begin each interaction with the patient by
identifying yourself and calling the patient by name with a caring, loving, and accepting attitude, and speak calmly and slowly
Encourage the caregiver to talk about feelings, concerns, uncertainties, and fears. Acknowledge the frustration associated with caregiver responsibilities
Interventions
Ackley, B.J. & Ladwig, G.B. (2008). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based
guide to planning care (8th ed). Elsevier Mosby: St. Louis, MO.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2005). Older Adults: Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies and Curricular Guidelines for Geriatric Nursing Care. Retrieved November 28, 2010, from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/gercomp.htm Economic, residential, and legal issues. Jett, K. (2008) In Toward Healthy Aging:
Human Needs & Nursing Response (7th ed). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Frailty, vulnerability, and elder mistreatment. Jett, K. (2008). Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs & Nursing Response (7th ed). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Intimacy and sexuality in late life. Touhy, T. (2008). In Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs & Nursing Response (7th ed). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Leven, J., Sardi, J., Sparks, N. (Writers), & Cassavetes, N. (Director). (2004). The Notebook [Motion Picture]. Senile dementia. (2010). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/534572/senile-dementia
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