Eunice PerrySojourner-Douglass CollegeGerontologyProfessor J. Anderson-Calhoun4/10/14Chapter 15 Chronic ConditionsList the stages in the course of chronic disease and provide a 1-sentence description of what is happening during this phase.Pre- Trajectory phase: the course of the disease has not yet begun, it does not show any detected signs and symptoms. Trajectory phase, signs and symptoms of the disease appear and a diagnostic process begins. Crisis phase: life-threatening situation. Acute symptoms are severe and unrelieved and require hospitalization. Stable phase - Symptoms are under control and manageable Unstable phase - Inability to keep symptoms under control Descending phase - Progressive deterioration and increase in symptoms. Dying Phase - Gradual Shutdown of Body Process Identify 3 possible interventions to improve elder care in: Intensive care settings • Target high risk patients • Improve communication between healthcare professionals treating the patient • Encourage patient involvement family and educate them about the patient's illness Long-term care settings • Ed...