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| What is the female to male ratio in people over 65 y/o? and over 85 y/o? |
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Over 65: 3:1 Female/Male
Over 85: 5:1 Female/Male |
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| Do women or men typically die older? |
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| Income for people over 65 y/o is very limited. How does this affect them? |
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| May not be able to afford medications; rely solely on social security income |
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| What is unpaid or informal care? |
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| Do most individuals receive informal or formal care? |
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| 90% receive informal care as opposed to medicare received personal care from a paid source |
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| Health insurance on people over 65 y/o |
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| What do we expect in normal aging? |
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Definition
| Decreased strength, endurance, healing, eyesight, hearing, etc |
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| What is pathological aging? |
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Dz, conditions such as arthritis
-Things that speed up the aging process |
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Term
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Definition
| Probability of cognitive dysfunction increases with age. Such as dementia or delirium |
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| The most common mental dysfunction deterioration of intellectual function due to diffuse changes in CNS |
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Definition
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| Temporary confusion due to medicines or nutrition |
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Definition
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| The prolongation of minimal illness and disability coupled with a maximum participation in and enjoyment of life. Psychological factors vs. chronological age |
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Definition
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| Name the top 2 common life events that cause stress in the elderly |
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Definition
Death of spouse
Not being able to drive anymore |
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| The delay of the onset of illness or disability or secondary complications |
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| Educating patients on the importance of activity, nutrition and fitness |
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| Life expectancy may be divided into 3 categories: |
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1. Active life, free of disability (expect to live to 80+)
2. Disabled life expectancy (near normal)
3. Institutional life expectancy (much less) |
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| Name the top 2 common mechanisms of death in the elderly |
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| Who is the most prevalent variable in determining community living? |
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