Isolation
This social condition increases the risk for poor health outcomes in older adults due to a lack of meaningful connections
What is isolation?
This disease is the second leading cause of disability worldwide
What is major depression?
This is the most important preventative practice for cognitive aging
What is exercise?
Studies on substance use among older adults are (hint: how often do they occur?)
What is sparse and non-existent?
What common emotions can elders feel during grief?
Sadness, isolation, survivors guilt, anger, anxiety, fear, etc
This mental health condition is commonly associated with social isolation in older adults
What is depression?
These demographic groups are most likely to experience major depression
What are women and those with low SES status?
These are potentially modifiable/protective risk factors for cognitive aging (Dementia/Alzheimer's)
What is less education, hearing impairment, traumatic brain injury, HTN, obesity, smoking, depression, etc.?
The number of older persons in treatment for drug use problems has ____ in recent years
What is increased?
What are the key components in social assessments (think back to the papers the guest lecturer handed out)?
Identify family relationships, their social networks, and whether or not they have community events they can participate in
This type of support is described as being protective against the negative health effects of social isolation
What is social support?
This disease is associated with recurrent depressive episodes or chronic depression
What is dementia?
This growing crime trend is most common among those with cognitive impairment
What is fraud?
This is the most important risk for substance use in older adults
What are Social Factors?
What is the major goal in performing a social assessment on elders?
To detect unacknowledged health problems and not dismiss symptoms as a sign of “old age”
This type of community-based involvement can heavily reduce the negative side effects of social isolation in older adults
What is engagement?
This treatment goal is a good alternative to just medication in older adults with major depression
What is Functional Recovery?
A ____________ of Dementia/Alzheimer's is often poorly communicated to patients and their families.
The first step by the clinician in addressing potential drug use is
What is screening?
What symptom of depression is commonly shown in elders but mistaken as a normal part in aging?
Loss of interest in activities and persistent fatigue
This measurable health outcome has been shown to increase in risk among socially isolated older adults
What is mortality?
This model of care can have the most beneficial impacts on older adults
What are Collaborative/Integrated Care Models?
These are challenges presented when trying to provide high-quality care to persons with cognitive ailments such as Dementia/Alzheimer's
What are direct and indirect costs, lack of public investments in healthcare spending, low capacity for at-home care, and poor institutional care standards?
This intervention provides education about the substance and how it might be harmful, thereby enhancing motivation for change
What is motivational interviewing
True or False: Negative stereotypes that define ageism may be internalized by elders themselves.
True