Do you recall???
The average number of years a person is expected to live. In Canada, it is approximately 85
Life Expectancy
True or False...
Symptoms of Dementia can be reversible
True....
For delirium, depression, thyroid/heart disease, alcohol abuse, drug interaction & malnutrition
True or False...
Twice as many women live alone then men
True
True or False....
Mrs. B. was a stay-at-home mom all her life. She is a Canadian Citizen and has lived in Canada for 25 years. She had done volunteer work but was never formally employed. She would qualify for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) when she turns 65.
False
Mrs. A. lives with her husband in a retirement home and has moderate dementia. You are asked to assist with her balance and strengthening exercises. This is your first visit with her. You will need to get consent for treatment from __________
Power of Attorney (POA) for personal care
Learned Helplessness
The 5 stages of Grief include....
DABDA...
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
According to the Law-Nahemow Ecological Model, the __________ has to match the client's competence or capabilities to be comfortable and have a positive affect on their ability to function
Environmental demands (press)
True or False....
You can receive benefits from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) before you are 65 yrs old
True
Mr. S. slipped and fell when getting out of the tub 2 weeks ago. He wants to be able to bathe on his own but is fearful he will fall again. What can you do to help?
Suggest use of bath chair/tub transfer bench, grab bars, hand-held shower head, & non-slip bath mat.
Mr. M. was in a serious car accident that left him bed-bound and unable to work at his job as a construction worker. This __________ event will shape the way he will age
Non-normative
The type of clients Dr. Kubler-Ross did her research on when examining the stages of grief
Hospitalized clients with cancer
Living with someone that is not your spouse or family member is an example of this type of living arrangement
Home Sharing
This group of seniors are at the greatest risk for poverty especially if they live far from the city
Widows
Mr. C. recently had more trouble getting to the bathroom in the middle of the night when he started to take his new diuretic medication. He occasionally feels dizzy when he is tired and has difficulty getting out of bed because of severe leg edema. What can you suggest to help him stay safe?
Education re: use of night-light, clear pathway of tripping hazards, use of bed rail or have bed at appropriate height, take time to make sure dizziness subsides before walking, use of gait aid if appropriate, wear good footwear
Clients who use this type of support feel a better sense of control in their care when they need assistance at home. This type of support is more commonly used by men and is often turned to as a last resort
Formal Supports
The level of care/treatment "Do Not Resuscitate orders" will be found
Level 3 or below
An initiative to provide supports and services for an area where many seniors reside is and example of this type of community to help seniors "age in place"
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
Additional pension top-up for seniors making less than $20,000
Guarantee Income Supplement (GIS)
Mrs. M.'s daughter tells you her mother had a fall yesterday but was not injured. During your treatment, Mrs. M. does not mention what happened. You feel it is important to talk to her about the incident to help prevent future falls. What can you do?
Ask "why they feel they had a fall"
Be respectful. Avoid patronizing tone
Recognize there is a stigma around falls
Ensure Mrs. M. knows you are there to help and there are many services to help prevent falls
An elderly women was living in an unheated garage and had to be admitted to hospital due to hypothermia, dehydration and malnutrition. Her son owned the house and had enough space inside the home for his mother. What type of abuse would the family be charged with?
Neglect
Family and friends of a client who passed away will go through these stages of grief
Initial Response phase
Intermediate Response phase
Recovery phase
Seniors who live in this setting tend to report a decrease in life satisfaction in their later years and tend to keep driving longer
Rural
This source of retirement income is funded through contributions by Canadian workers and their employers
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Mr. G. is a 60 yr old who has end-stage lung cancer. He has shortness of breath and severe back pain when he walks and when he takes a shower due to metastases in his spine. What role would PT and OT have for this client?
Recommend gait aid/shower transfer aids, education re: safety, pacing, use of appropriate supports for pain management and improve breathing, energy conservation, falls prevention