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| • 100 years of age or older: |
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| This chapter describes the major health issues, sometimes referred to as ________________, associated with late adulthood in community and inpatient settings |
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| The fastest growing subgroup is the _____________, sometimes referred to as ________________________________. |
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| old old; the advanced older-adult population |
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| ___________ is actually a geriatric syndrome in which the older adult has unintentional weight loss; weakness and exhaustion; and slowed physical activity, including walking. _______ older adults are also at high risk for adverse outcomes |
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The vast majority of older adults live in the community at home, in assisted-living facilities, or in retirement or independent living complexes: _________%
long-term care (LTC) facilities (mostly nursing homes): ______%
ill but are cared for at home: _______% |
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| Nurses need to support older adults' ___________ and feelings of ___________ by encouraging them to maintain as much control as possible over their lives, to participate in decision making, and to perform as many tasks as possible. |
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| self-esteem; independence |
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| Common health issues and geriatric syndromes that often affect older adults in the community include: |
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• Decreased NUTRITION and hydration
• Decreased MOBILITY
• Stress, loss, and coping
• Accidents
• Drug use and misuse
• Inadequate COGNITION
• Substance use
• Elder neglect and abuse |
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| ____________ is common among older adults and can be caused by multiple risk factors, including foods, drugs, and diseases. |
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| Some older adults are at risk for ______________________—a complex syndrome including under-nutrition, impaired physical functioning, depression, and cognitive impairment |
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| geriatric failure to thrive (GFTT) |
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