Skin and Bones
This common change in vision with aging, often called "farsightedness," makes it harder to focus on nearby objects.
What is presbyopia?
This agency is where a mandatory reporter reports concerns about elder financial exploitation.
What is Adult Protective Services?
Name 2 medication classes that contribute to falls in older adults.
What are: Anti-hypertensives; Diuretics; Beta Blockers; Antipsychotics; neuroleptics; Hypnotics; Benzodiazepines; Antidepressants; Sedatives; Narcotics?
Other than a decrease in hearing, name 2 common sensorial changes in older adults
What are:
Sight - macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma
Touch - reduction in tactile sensations
Taste - decrease in taste buds and saliva
Smell - function decreases
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What brain-protective, social-building hormone is released when someone listens to music?
Oxytocin
As people age, they often experience a reduction in this vital component of the skin, which leads to wrinkles and thinner skin.
What is collagen?
To qualify for Passport services that help older adults remain at home despite health challenges, they must be enrolled in this type of insurance.
What is Medicaid?
The percentage of adults 65-75 years old who are inactive: 37%, 67%, or 89%
What is 67% (2/3 of adults)?
Name 2 primary risk factors for the development of cognitive impairment and dementia.
What are:
Behavioral: Smoking, Physical inactivity, poor diet
Physiological: CVD, Type II Diabetes, HTN, High Blood Cholesterol, Obesity, Age, Genetics
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What is the older adult task according to Erikson?
This type of urinary incontinence, often affecting older adults, is characterized by an involuntary leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure, like coughing or sneezing.
What is stress incontinence?
Name 2 ways that aging is different today than it was 30-40 years ago.
What are: Technology, medical advances, longer lives (more chronic illnesses), family relocation, change in family dynamics, second marriages, environmental exposures, and genetic research?
Name one of three preventable causes of institutionalization for people over the age of 65
What are: Falls, Polypharmacy, and Urinary Incontinence
This type of memory decompensates first with initial cognitive loss.
What is Short-term Memory?
According to recent statistics, an estimated 1 in 4 older adults with this chronic illness also experiences depression, highlighting the need for integrated mental health care in aging populations.
What is heart disease?
With age, the body’s ability to absorb this essential vitamin from food decreases, often requiring fortified foods or supplements to prevent deficiencies affecting memory and nerve health.
What is vitamin B-12?
This is where the majority of older adults who need caregiving assistance live.
What is Home?
An older adult is being discharged from the hospital. By how much do the odds increase that they'll be readmitted if they live alone? 20% 35%, or 50%
What is 50%?
Alongside regular physical exercise, a nutrient-rich diet, and mental stimulation, this type of activity is essential for maintaining cognitive function and emotional well-being in older adults.
What is social engagement?
Studies indicate that caregivers of older adults commonly feel this emotion, characterized by feelings of inadequacy, when they are unable to balance caregiving duties with personal needs.
What is caregiver guilt?
Post-menopausal women are at increased risk for osteoporosis due to a decline in this hormone that helps maintain bone density.
What is estrogen?
This part of Medicare requires a monthly premium and covers essential outpatient services, including doctor visits and preventive care, often impacting older adults' healthcare budgets.
What is Medicare Part B?
In evaluating an older adult’s ability to live independently, this assessment focuses on complex daily tasks like managing finances, medication, and transportation.
What is an Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Assessment (or IADLs)?
Studies indicate that these two essential oils, commonly used in aromatherapy, may support memory and cognitive function in older adults.
What are rosemary and lavender?
In end-of-life care, both patients and family members may experience this feeling, marked by sadness over lost time and missed opportunities, as they reflect on the life that’s coming to an end.
What is regret?