Aging
The comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging
What is gerontology
A usually progressive condition marked by the development of multiple cognitive deficits (such as memory impairment, aphasia, and the inability to plan and initiate complex behavior)
What is dementia?
Self-directing freedom and especially moral independence
What is autonomy?
The aging population 65 and older
What is the fastest population growth group in the U.S.?
Biological changes + physical changes
What is the aging process
Degenerative brain disease, usually starts in middle or old age marked by memory loss, impaired thinking, disorientation, & changes in personally and mood
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Fundamental skills required to care for oneself such as eating, bathing, mobility.
What is activities of daily living (ADLs)?
Healthcare cost and long-term care associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
What was the costliest chronic disease amongst aging in 2021?
Early assessments & diagnosis, Prevention and management of chronic diseases, Continued physical activity
What are ways to promote health in the aging population
Establishes Public Health Centers of Excellence for Alzheimer's and related dementia, supports building of infrastructure dementia, increases data analysis and timely reporting of data by CDC.
What is the BOLD Act?
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order, orders for life sustaining treatment, & artificial feeding and hydration
What are end of life considerations?
Arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and strokes
What are four of the five leading cost of healthcare for the aging population?
Dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, cancer
What are chronic illnesses seen in the aging population?
This group of people are at risk of increased stress, depression, worse health, cognitive decline, and poor attention to their own health.
What are caregivers?
Loss of appetite, dyspnea, and respiratory secretion (death rattle)
What are end of life symptoms?
Private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, military retirement benefits
What are means to pay for aging population healthcare cost?
Assessments, patient advocate, nursing care plans, collaboration with patient, patient family, and multidisciplinary healthcare team
What is the nursing role in providing care for the aging population?
An evidence-based intervention designed to promote health and well-being among people who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
What is REACH OUT action guide?
Care provided for patients with a life expectancy of 6 mos or less with a focus on treating symptoms and quality of a person's remaining life.
What is hospice care?
Largest contributor to paying healthcare cot for 65 and older population
Medicare