Chronic Diseases Flashcards
define Health
Good health is not merely the absence of disease or disability – it is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
What is considered part of ‘Quality of Life’
the individual’s sense of competence
ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL)
their satisfaction with social interactions
functional health
What does it mean to say that Most elderly appear to adjust their perceptions of their health in response to the aging process.
the percentage who describe their health as excellent declines with age.
but two thirds of those over 75 still rate their health as at least good
What is an acute disease/condition?
Sudden occurrence ( stroke, heart attack, hip fracture, or infection)
What is a chronic disease/condition?
- Long-term (more than three months)
- May be insidious (hypertension)
- Management versus cure
What are ADL’s
summarize an individual’s ability to perform basic tasks
What are some examples of ADL’s
bathing, dressing, walking, eating washing self, oral care, walking/mobility, toileting (bowel, bladder)
What are IADL’s
summarize an individual’s ability to perform more complex tasks
What are some examples of IADL’s
meal preparation, home management, housekeeping, phone use, driving, medication, banking, groceries
Good health is not merely the absence of disease or disability – it is a state of …
complete physical, mental and social well-being.
part of 'Quality of Life' include: 1 2 3 4
the individual’s sense of competence
ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL)
their satisfaction with social interactions
functional health
“I have a sense of competence when I perform my daily activities of living with dogs and pickles because these are satisfying social interactions with pets and pickles improve my functional health”
