Objectives:
- Identify age related changes of skin and common skin problems
- Discuss the causes of skin problems in the elderly (pressure, friction, shear and incontinence)
- Identify the risk factors for skin problems in the elderly (immobility, poor nutrition & hydration, health problems)
- Describe the stages of a pressure injury
- Discuss the five principles of wound healing
- Describe preventive skin care measures (risk assessment, skin care, nutrition, repositioning & mobilization)
