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Intro to Geriatrics Flashcards

1
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biological aging

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gradual and progressive deterioration of fxn

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2
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what else is biological aging called

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senescence

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3
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optimal aging

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individual can fxn across many domains in spite of one’s medical condition

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domains –> optimal aging

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physical

cognitive

emotional

social

spiritual

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5
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successful aging

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ability to have a good perceived QOL and well being as they are transitioning to advanced stages of life

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6
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young older adults

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55/60-69

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middle older adults

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70-79

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old older adults

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80 yrs and up

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9
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educational attainment

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associated with higher life expectancy

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10
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% of older adults that are physically inactive

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28%

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11
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% physically inactive adults with chronic dz

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58% (30% increase)

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12
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what percentage of older adults did not meet recommendations for physical activity

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76%

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13
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recommendation for physical activity

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150 min of moderate intensity exercise

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14
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leading causes of death over 65

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heart dz

cancer

covid

stroke

COPD, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis

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practice settings

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prehab

inpatient acute care

inpatient rehab

subacute rehab

home health

outpatient

community resources

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principle 1

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utilize person-centered care to elicit and prioritize the individuals preferences, values and goals to drive the plan of care

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17
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how many principles are there for best practice in geriatric PT

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6

18
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what does principle 1 include

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collaboration b/w PT and pt

foster pt autonomy

create individualized programs based on pt goals

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principle 2

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strive for anti-ageist practice

20
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what should we use in principle 2

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fxnal markers

21
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age is a poor predictor of health status

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true

22
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what should we avoid –> principle 2

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images and languages portraying youth as positive and age as negative

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what should we use –> principle 2

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communication strategies considering older adults important members of society

24
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veterans

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1922-1945

majority have 2 or more chronic conditions

need clear explanations

25
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baby boomers

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1946-1960

acknowledgement of health responsibility, chronic conditions and alternative health care

“team approach”

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principle 3

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conduct a holistic assessment and evaluation utilizing sound outcome measures based on the pt’s stated goals

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principle 3 includes

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comprehensive history

fxnal mobility exam

use validated outcome measures

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principle 4

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completing interventions that are based on the best available evidence

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principle 4 includes

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use high intensity exercise

do not underdose

create individualized program

30
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principle 5

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prioritize physical activity to promote health, well being, chronic dz management and enhance mobility

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principle 5 includes

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exercise is medicine

engage caregivers and pt’s social network

give community resources

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principle 6

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champion interprofessional collaborative practice that is inclusive of pts and their caregivers

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principle 6 includes

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collaborate with different healthcare workers, pt and caregivers

34
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geriatric 5 Ms

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mobility

mind and mentation

medication

multicomplexity

what matters most

35
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mobility

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fxn, gait, balance

36
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mind and mentation

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dementia, depression, delirium

37
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medication

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polypharmacy

adverse effects

38
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multicomplexity

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multiple chronic conditions

complicated biopsychosocial needs

39
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what matters most

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care preferences

meaningful health outcomes

40
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social determinants of health definition

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conditions in the environments that affect a wide range of health, fxning and QOL outcomes and risks

41
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social determinants of health

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education access and quality

economic stability

health care access and quality

neighborhood and built environment

social and community context

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