Demographic Trends and Physiologic Aspects of Aging
This is the age of an adult that is considered "older adult"
65 years old
This type of prevention includes screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and blood pressure checks.
secondary prevention
This musculoskeletal disorder often causes joint pain and reduced mobility in older adults.
osteoarthritis
Helping clients understand medications, treatments, and self-care practices is part of this nursing role.
Patient education
Family members who provide ongoing assistance to older adults are often referred to by this term.
Caregivers
This is the leading cause of death for older adults.
Heart Disease
Regular physical activity in older adults helps maintain this important functional ability.
Mobility
This mental health condition is not a normal part of aging and may cause sadness, hopelessness, and social withdrawal.
Depression
When a nurse speaks on behalf of an older adult's wishes regarding care, the nurse is acting in this role.
Patient advocate
This common safety concern in the home can lead to fractures, hospitalization, and loss of independence.
Falls
The ability to perform tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting is commonly measured using this term.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
This vaccination is recommended annually to help reduce illness and complications in older adults.
Influenza (flu) vaccine
This chronic condition occurs when blood glucose levels remain elevated and can lead to vision, kidney, and nerve damage in older adults.
diabetes mellitus
A nurse performing a comprehensive assessment considers physical, psychological, social, and this additional aspect of health.
functional status
A long-term care facility provides this level of service for older adults who require assistance with daily activities and ongoing nursing oversight.
skilled nursing care (or nursing home care)
This body system change causes arteries to become less flexible, often contributing to increased blood pressure in older adults.
decreased vascular elasticity
Programs that encourage nutritious eating, exercise, and smoking cessation focus on this aspect of care.
Health Promotion
This age-related sensory impairment can contribute to social isolation, communication difficulties, and decreased safety.
hearing loss (presbycusis)
Coordinating care among physicians, therapists, social workers, and family members is known as this.
Case management (or care coordination)
A service that allows older adults to receive nursing, therapy, and personal care in their residence instead of a facility is known as this.
Home Health Care
This age-related change in the skin results in increased fragility and slower wound healing.
thinning of the epidermis and decreased collagen production
This common assessment helps identify older adults at risk for injury from falls.
a fall-risk assessment
Vision loss from this condition can impair an older adult's ability to perform activities of daily living.
macular degeneration
Reviewing an older adult's medications for interactions and side effects helps prevent this common problem.
polypharmacy-related complications
This common geriatric issue can result from inadequate fluid intake, illness, or medication use and may lead to confusion, falls, and hospitalization.
Dehydration