Do you recall???
Bill has advanced Alzheimer's and is not able use words to tell you how he is feeling.
What term is used to describe his inability to express or interpret speech?
aphasia
True or False...
Some symptoms of Dementia can be reversible
True....For symptoms due to delirium, depression, thyroid/heart disease, alcohol abuse, drug interaction & malnutrition
True or False...
Twice as many women live alone then men
True
True or False....
Mrs. B. was a stay-at-home mom all her life. She is a Canadian Citizen and has lived in Canada for 25 years. She had done volunteer work but was never formally employed. She would qualify for both the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) when she turns 65.
False
Mrs. A. lives with her husband in a retirement home and has moderate dementia. You are asked to assist with her balance and strengthening exercises. This is your first visit with her. You will need to get consent for treatment from __________
Power of Attorney (POA) for personal care
Ray is a 59 year old man who applied for a job he is capable of doing but the manager in charge doesn't want to hire someone so "old" even though Ray has more experience than all the younger applicants.
This is an example of _________________
Discrimination
The 5 stages of Grief include....
DABDA...Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
According to the Law-Nahemow Ecological Model, the __________ has to match the client's competence or capabilities to be comfortable and have a positive affect on their ability to function
Environmental demands (press)
True or False....
You can receive benefits from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) before you are 65 yrs old
True
Mr. S. slipped and fell when getting out of the tub 2 weeks ago. He wants to be able to bathe on his own but is fearful he will fall again. What can you do to help?
Suggest use of bath chair/tub transfer bench, grab bars, hand-held shower head, & non-slip bath mat.
Marvin has Alzheimer's and was able to hear the smoke alarm beeping but insists the sound was just his phone ringing.
What is the term used to describe his inability to interpret sounds and senses?
agnosia
The type of clients Dr. Kubler-Ross did her research on when examining the stages of grief
Hospitalized clients with cancer
Living with someone that is not your spouse or family member is an example of this type of living arrangement
Home Sharing
This group of seniors are at the greatest risk for poverty especially if they live far from the city
Widows
Mr. C. recently had more trouble getting to the bathroom in the middle of the night when he started to take his new diuretic medication. He occasionally feels dizzy when he is tired and has difficulty getting out of bed because of severe leg edema. What can you suggest to help him stay safe?
Education re: use of night-light, clear pathway of tripping hazards, use of bed rail or have bed at appropriate height, take time to make sure dizziness subsides before walking, use of gait aid if appropriate, wear good footwear
Clients who use this type of support feel a better sense of control in their care when they need assistance at home. This type of support is more commonly used by men and is often turned to as a last resort
Formal Supports
The level of care/treatment "Do Not Resuscitate orders" will be found
Level 3 or below
An initiative to provide supports and services for an area where many seniors reside is and example of this type of community to help seniors "age in place"
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
Additional pension top-up for seniors making less than $20,000
Guarantee Income Supplement (GIS)
Mrs. M.'s daughter tells you her mother had a fall yesterday but was not injured. During your treatment, Mrs. M. does not mention what happened. You feel it is important to talk to her about the incident to help prevent future falls. What can you do?
Ask "why she feels she had the fall"
Be respectful. Avoid patronizing tone
Recognize there is a stigma around falls
Ensure Mrs. M. knows you are there to help and there are many services to help prevent falls
When learning something new, what 2 things need to happen before information in short-term memory can be stored into long-term memory
repetition and encoding
Family and friends of a client who passed away will go through these stages of grief
Initial Response phase
Intermediate Response phase
Recovery phase
Seniors who live in this setting tend to report a decrease in life satisfaction in their later years and tend to keep driving longer
Rural
This source of retirement income is funded through contributions by Canadian workers and their employers
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Mr. G. is a 60 yr old who has end-stage lung cancer. He has shortness of breath and severe back pain when he walks and when he takes a shower due to metastases in his spine. What role would PT and OT have for this client?
Recommend gait aid/shower transfer aids, education re: safety, pacing, use of appropriate supports for pain management and improve breathing, energy conservation, falls prevention