Assessing the aging populations Flashcards
What might changing and aging and medical conditions present as in older adults
Depression
What can depression do to physical symptoms
exacerbate them
What are advantages of mental health screening tools
quick way to learn about problems
What are disadvantages to mental health screening tools
may not always be administered by the appropriate professional
identifies symptoms only not how it affects them
Who can administer mental health screenings
any health professional
What are characteristics of the geriatric depression scale
designed for elderly
high validity and reliability
self administration
What is the purpose of mental status screenings
screen for possible dementia
What is dementia
not a disease but a constellation of symptoms
increases with age
What are the 2 types of dementia
Reversible and irreversible
What are examples of irreversible dementia
huntingtons, alzheimers, parkinsons
Wha are examples of reversible dementia
head injury, alcohol related
What do mental status screening measure
Memory orientation language writing/constructional abilities higher cognitive functions
What is good at screening cognition
Mini cog
What are other depression screenings
Zung self rating depression scale
beck depression inventory
How to assess social function, support, and status
Eval of coping mechanisms
Eval of social support
screening tools
What are functional assessments
beginning and end point based on functional outcome and independence
What are some functional assessments
Barthel index
Functional status questionnaire
Katz ADL index
Kitchen task assessment
What might you need to modify on assessments
Enlarge print read it to them change voice adequate lighting ake more time repeat make environment more suitable
What are 3 components in assessment of older adults
Mental status
Functional status
Modifications when assessing older adults
