Term
| Where might you care for olders adults? |
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Definition
Hospitals/Acute care facilities
Rehabilitation centers
Long term/Extended care facilities
Assisted living
Skilled nursing facilities
Alzheimer’s/memory care
Hospice
Community
Homes
Parish Nursing
Senior centers
Adult Day Care |
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Term
| What are Physical aging issues |
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Definition
Integumentary (Skin)
Neuromuscular
Sensory
Pulmonary
Cardiovascular
Gastrointestinal
Urinary
Genital
Immune system
Endocrine System |
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Term
| What are Psychosocial aging issues for older adutls? |
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Definition
“Integrity vs. Despair” (Erikson)
Retirement
Economic Issues
Grandparenting
Relocation
Independence
Facing Death
Cognitive issues/Memory |
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Term
| 65 years to death(Erikson) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Injuries
Chronic illness
Drug use
Alcoholism
Dementia
Mistreatment |
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Term
| What kind of Health issues should nurses be aware of? |
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Definition
Assess for symptoms of depression
Cognitive changes
Signs of physical abuse or neglect
Skin lesions
Tooth decay
Fall risk
Dietary habits
Bowel, bladder issues
Activity, rest, sleep pattern
Social involvement, family, friends
Adjustment to changes in situation |
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Term
| What types of health promotions should we encourage older adults to do? |
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Definition
Mammograms
Total cholesterol
Digital rectal exams annually
PSA annually
Fecal occult blood test annually
Sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy
Vision and hearing screenings annually
Flu vaccine annually
Pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine |
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