Sensory Perception
This sense perceives the solidity of objects, size, shape and texture without the use of site
What is Stereognosis
Erikson's stage for middle adulthood
What is Generativity vs. Stagnation
Name three common elderly cognitive disorders or conditions
Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's
Forgetfulness and wandering in the older adult are signs and symptoms of
What is Alzheimer's Disease
This is the TOP nursing priority in cognitive disorders
What is Safety
This sense is also known as a "gut feeling"
What is Visceral
Natural ceasing of menstruation and certain hormones that occur in females between ages 40-55
What is Menopause
This cognitive issue is temporary and is a reversible confusion state
What is Delirium
Conscious state that is part consciousness with sleep-wake cycles and partial motor function including automatic movements
What is Minimally conscious state
Who is responsible for reporting Elder Abuse
ANYONE that suspects Elder abuse can call the Department of Children and Families (DCF)
The perception of your body's movement and position, an awareness distinct from the five traditional senses
What is Kinesthesia
Name three physical changes in the Middle adult
Wrinkles, gray hair, decreased muscle mass, loss of calcium, visual changes, Hearing diminishes, decreased cardiac output, skin is drier, fat tissue is redistributed to middle section
Name one non-drug therapy for dementia
Reality orientation, validation, or reminiscence
Leading cause of death for 65+
What is Heart Disease
Name three different types of Elder Abuse
Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Financial, and Neglect
This sense allows our body to know its position in space without looking, usually at a subconscious level
What is Proprioception
This is the leading cause of death for Middle-Aged Adult
What is Cancer
This term is defined as the use of many medications which increases hazard reactions
What is Polypharmacy
When older adult becomes confused, restless, and agitated after dark
What is Sundowning Syndrome
Name an intervention to prevent wandering
What is use bed alarms, monitor environment, house alarm, key locks
Definition: The process of receiving data with the internal and external environment through senses
What is Sensory Reception
Name one of three adjusting changes in the Middle Adulthood
What is Employment, Spousal Relationship, Relationships with children and aging adults
This cognitive test screens for Dementia
What is SLUMS-Saint Louis University Mental Status and MMSE-Mini Mental State Exam
A common degenerative neurologic illness that affects memory
What is Dementia
Name a risk factor for dementia
What is cognitive impairment, sleep deprivation, immobility, visual and hearing deficits, and dehydration