Healthy living across the life span: Older persons Flashcards

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What are the leading causes of burden in older Australians?

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Cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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What is the leading cause of death for all older Australians?

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Coronary Heart Disease

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What are some benefits of physical activity for older adults?

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  • have lower rates of coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer and breast cancer,
  • a higher level of cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness
  • , healthier body mass and composition;
  • have a biomarker profile that is more favourable for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and the enhancement of bone health; and
  • exhibit higher levels of functional health,
  • a lower risk of falling,
  • better cognitive function;
  • have reduced risk of moderate and severe functional limitations and role limitations.
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What is gerontolgy?

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The study of ageing and older adults.

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What is geriatrics?

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Associated with the medical care (e.g. diseases and disabilities) of older adults.

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Name 4 care settings for older people?

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  • Acute care facilities,
  • residential aged care facilities,
  • pallative care,
  • rehabilitation,
  • home and community care,
  • home care,
  • flexible care.
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What are some signs and symptoms of depression in older adults?

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  • loss of interest in life
  • lack of enjoyment in normal activities
  • apprehension
  • poor sleep
  • persistent thoughts of death,
  • chronic unexplained pain,
  • poor concentration or impaired memory
  • Chronic unexplained physical symptoms
  • memory loss
  • behaviour change
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What factors can put older women at risk of homelessness?

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  • domestic violence
  • relationship breakdown
  • financial difficulty
  • limited superannuation
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What is the most common cancer causing death in older men and women?

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Lung Cancer

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What circumstances can increase the chane of elder abuse?

List 5.

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  • Dependence
  • Family conflict or dysfunction
  • Family violence
  • Isolation
  • Regional and remote communities
  • Stress in care relationships
  • Mature age children or dependents with a disability or health issues
  • Mental illness and dementia
  • Literacy
  • awareness of rights.
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List 6 types of elder abuse.

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  1. financial
  2. physical
  3. sexual
  4. psychological or emotional
  5. social
  6. neglect
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What is dementia?

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Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. It is a broad term used to describe a loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical functioning.

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13
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Four million Australian currently live with _______________________.

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Arthritis.

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What are the most common forms of arthritis?

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  • Osteoarthritis,
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Gout.
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Define voluntary assisted dying?

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Voluntary assisted dying is the term used when referring to a patient or individual obtains assistance to end their life.

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Is assisted dying legal in Australia?

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Assisted dying is illegal in all Australian States and Territories except in Victoria where it is lawful if certain criteria are met.

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Who is eligible for VAD?

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  • A person 18 and over,
  • australian citizen or permament resident and resident of Victoria,
  • has decision making capacity,
  • diagnosised with a disease or illness that is incurable, advanced and will cause death,
  • causing suffering that cannot be relieved.
18
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How many safeguards does the Victoria legislation have in regards to the VAD process?

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68

19
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What is Advanced care planning?

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Advance care planning is a process where a person discusses their values and healthcare preferences with their family, friends and healthcare team. Ideally, advance care planning will result in a formal, written Advance Care Directive (values and/or instructional), to help ensure the person’s preferences are respected.

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In 2015 what percentage of people were aged over 65%?

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15%