Elderly People
The field that deals with elderly people
What is Geriatrics
This disease that causes memory loss and confusion is not an inevitable part of aging but the result of an organic disorder
What is Dementia
This disorder is characterized by clouding of the lens and decreased vision
What are cataracts
Pain and Inflammation in the joints
What is arthritis
The most common type of Dementia
What is Alzheimer's Disease
The percentage of people that get Dementia after age 85
What is 50%
Reaction time tends to _________ down as we age
What is slow
This eye disorder is caused by increased ocular pressure
What is glaucoma
When new bone cells are not being made fast enough to replace old bone cells, leaving the bone more porous and at risk for breaking
What is osteoporosis
This type of dementia can present at an early age between 45-65 it causes people to be socially inappropriate and problems with speech
What is frontal temporal dementia
2 senses that decrease or get worse with age
What are vision, hearing, taste, smell and sometimes touch
Name 2-4 things people can do to manage mental function (healthy things)
This disorder makes it hard to see up close
What is Presbyopia
Some things that you can do to prevent falls in the elderly
Use assistive devices; Assist with gripping devices as needed; Slow down time for task completion; Support stroke victims on weak side; Recommend physical therapy for range-
of-motion exercises; Encourage activity
Type of dementia caused by drinking alcohol
Alcohol Dementia
All of these are myths except:
Elderly people are not productive workers
Most Elderly People end up in Nursing Homes
Elderly people smell funny
Elderly people have a decreased sense of smell
What is elderly people have a decreased sense of smell
Name 3 things a person might do that would lead you to believe they have dementia
Repeatedly asking the same questions; Inability to remember common words or mixing up words when describing something; Inability to complete simple tasks and misplacing items; Becoming lost when driving familiar routes; Sudden mood swings for no apparent reason; Difficulty following simple directions
Age related problem that causes decreased ability to hear some frequencies and sounds is called
Presbycusis
*** Daily Double ***
What part of the body that causes an elderly person to "shrink"
The spine
Type of Dementia caused by protein deposits, mimics Parkinson's Disease, they can have visual hallucinations as well
What is Lewy Body Dementia
This disease is the most frequent cause of illness and disability in the aging population
What is cardiovascular disease
This is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination; caused by low dopamine
What is Parkinson's disease
This causes progressive loss of the central field of vision
What is macular degeneration
Number one cause of hip fractures - (was something already named in this category)
What is Osteoporosis
Name the 5 items I mentioned at the beginning of this game
hearing loss
arthritis
false teeth
glasses
hearing aid