Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What percent of geriatric patients who fall and fracture their hip die? Completely recover? Somewhat recover? etc
A
1/5 die
2/5 Immobile
1/5 mostly back to baseline
1/5 back to baseline
2
Q
What is the age range for “young old”?
A
65-74
3
Q
What is the age range for “middle old”?
A
75-84
4
Q
What is the age range for “old-old”?
A
85+
5
Q
What fraction of older americans have multiple chronic conditions?
A
2/3
6
Q
What are the top 3 chronic conditions of older americans?
A
- Depression
- Arthritis
- Alzheimer’s
7
Q
What are the four instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?
A
- Managing money
- Shopping
- Preparing meals
- Taking medications
8
Q
What are the four ADLs?
A
- taking care of personal hygiene
- Feeding themselves
- Getting dressed
- Toileting
9
Q
What fraction of older adults have trouble using everyday health info?
A
7/10
10
Q
Persons over what age have the smallest percentage of people with proficient health literacy skills?
A
65+
11
Q
What are the three ingredients for a good life?
A
- Someone to love
- Something to do
- Something to look forward to
