New Initiatives
Dependency
Independency
General
100
Name one example of a culture change initiative
What is home-like atmosphere, close relationships, collaborative decision-making, quality improvement, empower the residents to support their life, dignity, freedom and rights
100
Residents often become dependent because
They are having everything done for them in an over-protective environment and begin to feel like they can no longer do anything for themselves
100
Independency implies A. competence B. incompetence C.none of the above
What is A
100
Amount of seniors aged 65+ that reside in nursing homes
What is 4-5%
200
2 examples of new activities that can promote independence
What are baking, cooking, games, crafts, pet therapy, dancing etc...
200
Dependency is influenced by
What is interactions with the staff and family
200
What kind of lifestyle will help maintain independence A. active B. passive
What is A
200
Amount of elderly that will live in a nursing home at some point in his or her life
What is 40%
300
This initiative is gaining popularity widespread
What is Culture Change
300
Dependency implies
What is incompetence, inability
300
It is important for the staff to give residents ___________ and ______________ to allow them to show their self worth and values and to maintain dignity
What is choice and opportunities
300
Nursing homes help the elderly with
What is personal care, intensive care, monitoring
400
______________ is important for residents to maintain positive relationships with workers and family
What is communication
400
When staff expect incompetence from the residents, they tend to
What is over-care
400
Moving from dependence to independence is.... A. possible with some residents B. possible with every resident in some way C. never possible once a resident becomes dependent
What is B
400
One of the most difficult developmental stages in life for a person is...
What is moving into a nursing home