Age & Ageism
This term describes discrimination or stereotyping based on older age
Ageism
Teaching exercise and immunization is an example of this prevention level
Primary prevention
Common condition but NOT a normal part of aging
Depression
This model emphasizes remaining in one's own home and community with appropriate support
Aging in place
This care approach relieves suffering and can be provided alongside disease-directed treatment
Palliative care
This type of age measure years lived, rather than physical function.
Chronological age
Screening an older adult for depression represents this prevention level
Secondary Prevention
Most common form of dementia
Alzheimer Disease
This nurse's role coordinates referrals, services, and follow-up across setting
Case Management
End of life model generally serves patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less
Hospice Care
The field encompasses all aspects of aging and promotes older adult health
Gerontological nursing
Stroke rehabilitation and chronic disease management are examples of this
Tertiary prevention
Cognitive screening tool listed among older adult assessment instruments
Mini-Cog
Housing option provides support with ADLs without offering 24hr skilled
Assisted Living
Legal document records preferences for future medical Tx if a patient cannot speak for themselves
Advance Directive
This medical specialty focuses on health conditions and treatment in older adults
Geriatrics
The quick mobility assessment times a person rising, walking, turning, and sitting
Timed up and go (TUG) test
What scale measure basic activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
Katz Index of ADLs
This community-based cooperative model helps members remain independent at home.
Village Concept
Person designated to make medical decisions when a patient lacks decision-making capacity
Health care Agent/Proxy
This is why age alone is a poor predictor of an older adult's health needs
What is variation in biological aging across body systems
This approach reduces injury risk by addressing home hazards, medication, and vision together
Multifactorial fall prevention
Assessment scale evaluates instrumental activities such as shopping and managing medications
Lawton Instrumental ADLs scale
These 4 criteria define effective older adult services as discuss in chapter 22
Comprehensiveness, Coordination, Accessibility, Quality
Assessment priority addresses stress, missed appointments, financial strain, and isolation in unpaid family members
Caregiver Burden/strain