health issues for older adults

Question 1

health issues for older adults

Answer 1

Health literacy
 Health care disparities
 Performance of ADLs
 Losses
Inadequate or impaired nutrition and hydration
 Decreased mobility
 Stress and coping
 Accidents
 Drug use and misuse
 Inadequate cognition
 Substance use disorder
 Elder neglect and abuse

Question 2

what minerals and vitamins do older adults need to increase their intake of

Answer 2

calcium and vitamins A, C, and D

Question 3

list factors that result in inadequate nutrition and hydration of older adults

Answer 3

Diminished taste and smell
 Tooth loss and dentures
 Constipation
 Reduced income, chronic disease, fatigue, inability to
perform ADLs
 Lack of transportation
 Loneliness

Question 4

in relation to decreased mobility; what are the advantages of physical activity

Answer 4

Decreased risk for falls
* Increased muscle strength and balance
* Increased mobility
* Increased sleep
* Reduced or maintained weight
* Improved sense of well-being and self-esteem
* Decreased risk for constipation
* Improved longevity
* Reduced risks for diabetes, coronary artery disease, and dementia

Question 5

in regard to decreased mobility what should we focus on in relation to functional ability of older adults especially older adults who are homebound

Answer 5

ADLs ( activities of daily living)

Question 6

what are some factors that would cause stress in older adults

Answer 6

Rapid environmental changes
 Changes in lifestyle
 Acute or chronic illness
 Loss of significant others
 Financial hardship ( low retirement funds; expensive medications; lack or no health insurance)
 Relocation
 Special needs of older adult veterans (PTSD from war)

Question 7

factors relating to adapting to older adulthood

Answer 7

Relationships with others
 Work or retirement
 Medicare coverage options
 Programs
 National Aging in Place Council
 Village to Village Network
 AARP Livable Communities
 Administration for Community Living
 Relocation stress syndrome

Question 8

physical and emotional distress that can occur after a person transitions from one setting to another.

Answer 8

relocation stress syndrome

Question 9

examples of resulting physiologic behaviors of relocation stress syndrome

Answer 9

sleep disturbance and increased physical symptoms such as GI distress

Question 10

examples of emotional manifestations of relocation stress syndrome

Answer 10

withdrawal, anxiety, anger, and depression

Question 11

because older adults are more prone to falling what can be implemented to decrease falls

Answer 11

fall prevention
and driving safely

Question 12

why are older adults more prone to falling

Answer 12

decreased mobility and sensory perception

Question 13

why are older adults more likely to misuse medication

Answer 13

polypharmacy and polymedicine due to chronic and acute health problems

Question 14

what is the use of multiple medications, duplicative medications, high-dosage medications, and medications prescribed for too long a period of time,

Answer 14

polypharmacy

Question 15

why are older adults at a higher risk of adverse drug events

Answer 15

taking multiple OTC medications without consulting with their health care provider first

Question 16

what can polypharmacy put older adults at a higher risk of

Answer 16

adverse drug events (ADEs)