Community Health Needs Assessment 2012 - Saint Joseph Hospital
Community Health Needs Assessment 2012 - Saint Joseph Hospital
Community Health Needs Assessment 2012 - Saint Joseph Hospital
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<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Needs</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> 2013<br />
Over 23.9% (nearly 1/3) of respondents have had a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.<br />
The largest group of respondents to our survey was in the 65+ group. Their comments were personal<br />
and supportive of individuals with this disease. Many family members in the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Joseph</strong> Berea community<br />
try to care for the elderly and those with dementia at home.<br />
What can <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Joseph</strong> Berea do to help those with dementia? The majority of comments centered around<br />
these areas:<br />
• Educate employees on how to care for patients with dementia.<br />
• Education and resources and support in an effort to keep them at home.<br />
• Show respect and compassion; help patient and family to maintain dignity.<br />
• Listen to and involve the caregivers.<br />
• Provide quality ER care for elderly and patients with dementia.<br />
When asked if your family had been affected by alcohol abuse, the majority said no (60.3%), but almost<br />
40% said yes (39.7), confirming other data which identified alcohol abuse as a top need.<br />
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