Health Promotion in the Aging Population Flashcards
what are the 5 goals for Healthy People 2020 in older adults
- increase the # of older adults with 1+ chronic conditions who report confidence in maintaining their conditions
- reduce the proportion of older adults who have moderate-to-severe functional limitations
- increase the proportion of older adults with a reduced physical or cognitive function who engage in light, moderate, or vigorous leisure-term physical activities
- increase the proportion of older adults who receive diabetes self-management benefits
- increase the proportion of the health care workforce with geriatric certification
This is individual for each person. The goal is optimal level of performance active and taking care of lifestyle. Having no excessive medications and are independent.
Healthy aging
Listed are all of the physiological concerns for health promotion. Name 5
- heart disease
- cancer
- chronic lung disease
- stroke
- smoking
- alcohol abuse
- limitations in ability to care for self
- nutrition
- dental problems
- exercise
- falls
- sensory impairments
- pain
- medication use
what are the 4 immunizations you should receive if you are 65+
- influenza
- pneumococcal/pneumonia
- tetanus
- herpes boster
Listed are activities for health promotion. Name 5
- screening activities(BP, mammography, depression)
- regular exercise
- weight reduction if overweight
- eating a low-fat, well-balanced diet
- moderate alcohol use
- regular dental visits
- smoking cessation
- stress management
- socialization
- good handwashing
- regular checkups with healthcare providers
- immunizations
what are the 2 immunizations for pneumococcal/pneumonia and how often do you get them
- PCV 13
- PPSV 23
* one year apart
how often should you get a tetanus immunization
every 10 years
how many doses are in the herpes boster? how many times do you get the series and after what age?
2 doses; 1 series; after 60
what are the 5 dental issues that older adults should watch out for
- dental caries
- gingival disease
- xerostonia
- oral cancer
- dentures
what is xerostomia
dry mouth; saliva production is less
what percent of adults over 65 have lost all of their teeth
25%
what is the 2 leading causes of tooth decay in older adults
- periodontal disease
2. tooth decay
what is the definition of health literacy
the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions
what percent of US adults have the health literacy skills needed to manage the demands of our complex health care system
12%
what are the 4 factors that influence health literacy
- stress or illness
- evaluation
- older adults
- education level
- language