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Chapter 10 Flashcards

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In long-term care what are the different sources?

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Financing, eligibility criteria, private LTC insurance

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What is long-term care?

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A complex subsystem of healthcare

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Who is long-term care designed for?

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The elderly in mind

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In the long term care who is at more risk for disease?

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Minorities more risk for disease, and may require more L TC

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What percent of Americans will eventually need LTC?

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70%

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What are the most common problems in the long term care?

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Functional deficits and cognitive impairments

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What is the cost to taxpayers for long-term care in 2009?

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$203 billion

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What is the nature of LTC as individualized?

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Well coordinated services promoting independence for people with functional limitations over an extended period of time while maximizing quality of life

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What is the nature of LTC in mental health?

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Primary care, acute care, and outpatient services

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what is the nature of LTC in holistic care?

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Physical, mental, social, and spiritual care should be balanced

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What is the nature of LTC aging and chronic ailments?

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Disability and dependency follow one another

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What is the quality of life pursuit?

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Pursuit of hobbies and other meaningful activities

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In quality of life what is a pleasant and?

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A pleasant living environment

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In quality of life what is clinical palliation?

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Medication to ease pain and other unpleasant symptoms.

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In quality of life what is the current technology?

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PERS (personal emergency response system) , Remote monitoring technology, and GPS to locate persons

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What are long term services considered?

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Medical care, nursing, rehab, mental health, social support, preventative and therapeutic LTC, housing, end-of-life care,respite care, etc

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Who are the clients of LTC? (4)

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A) older adults- over 85
B) children & adolescent- with disabilities or mental retardation
C) Young adults- with disabilities caused by multiple sclerosis and severe injuries (football)
D) people with HIV/AIDS- has become a chronic condition under drug treatment

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In levels of care what is personal care?

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Light assistance with basic “activities of daily Living”

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In levels of care what is custodial care?

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Non-medical care to support the patient’s condition

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In levels of care what is restorative care?

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Short-term therapy or rehab

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In levels of care what is the skilled nursing care?

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Medical oriented care

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In levels of care what is sub-acute care?

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The more complex cases with ongoing monitoring

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Home healthcare?

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Skilled nursing care and is the most common

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Adult daycare?

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Provides respite for family members to the care of patients

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Adult foster care?

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Provide service in a home setting for non-related patients

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Senior centers?

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A place to socialize, eat, play games, for older adults

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Home-delivering meals?

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Meals on wheels, provides preventative nutrition programs

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Homemaker services?

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Shopping, preparation of meals, chores

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Case management?

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Evaluates needs, identify services, determines eligibility.

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For Who is the institutional LTC continuum?

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For persons who lack the social support of a community

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Institutional LTC continuum is anywhere from?

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Basic personal and custodial care to skilled nursing

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What are other plans for long-term care? A-D

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A. Residential and personal care facilities
B. assisted-living facilities
C. Skilled nursing facility
D. Sub acute care facilities

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Who are specialized care facilities for? A, B

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A) persons with intellectual disabilities - mental retardation & with other complications
B) alzheimer’s facilities- for dementia

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What are continuing care retirement communities?

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Apartment villages with most medical and support services for Independent living

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