Intro To Gero: Self Concept, Flashcards
What psychological challenge do many older adults face related to self-concept?
- difficulty accepting changes
-> especially related to aging, loss of independence, or identity.
What are the benefits of a multigenerational living situation for older adults?
- Offers social support
- Provides companionship
What are the benefits of senior-only living communities?
- Encourages social interaction
- Offer independence
What is the goal of independent senior living?
autonomy and control
What is the goal of assisted living situations?
Helps older adults maintain some independence while offering support
What is a risk of moving into long-term care (LTC) or nursing homes?
Can be traumatic and lead to relocation stress syndrome
Why is balancing solitude and social interaction important in older adulthood?
Impacts growth and self-actualization
What are some key psychosocial considerations with aging?
- Health care delivery systems
- financial implications
- legal/ethical issues
- evidence-based practice, - AARP and Grey Panthers
Why are health care delivery systems/community-based resources important for older adults?
- support aging in place
- enhance quality of life
What are some financial implications older adults may face?
- Out-of-pocket copayments
- Higher insurance premiums if continuing to work after age 65
- Reluctance to accept services like SNAP
Why might insurance premiums be higher for older adults who continue working after 65?
- Due to income adjustments
-> May pay more for medicare B (ambulatory care/diagnositc services) and D (prescrition drugs)
Why might some older adults avoid using programs like SNAP?
- Too proud to accept services
What is a legal and ethical obligation related to elder care?
- Reporting suspected elder abuse and neglect
What is the purpose of evidence-based practice in elder care?
- improve the quality of care
What is AARP and what does it offer older adults?
- pvds resources and programs for older adults
-> liveable communities
-> driver-refresher classes
What values are emphasized in European-American (Western) culture regarding aging?
- Youth and beauty
- Thinness
- Independence
- Productivity
- Less positive view of aging
What are the implications for nursing when caring for older European-American adults?
- feel pressure to stay “young”
- prefer to stay independent or resist help
- Experience ageism or feel less valued
What values are emphasized in Hispanic, Black, and Asian cultures regarding aging?
- Respect elders
- Aging as honorable
- ↑ family support
- Prefer for home care over institutions
What should nurses keep in mind when caring for older adults from different cultural backgrounds?
- Recognize cultural/family patterns
- Ask about beliefs and preferences
- Avoid assumptions
- Pvd culturally competent care
What are the implications for nursing when working with Hispanic, Black, and Asian older adults?
- Families wants deep involvement in decisions
- May prefer to avoid nursing homes
- show respect and inclusion in care planning
what type of questions could be asked when considering the aging adults family?
- Who is the family or significant others?
- Who is/are the caregivers?
- What are the relationships?
- What is the role of the significant other(s) in the older adults life?
- What are the needs of the caregiver?
What roles might significant others play in an older adult’s life?
- Social Support
- Physical Support
Why should caregivers be included in the decision-making process?
- more comprehensive, pt-centered approach
-> respect older adults preferences
-> leverage caregiver insights
What are some needs or challenges caregivers may face?
- Risk for burnout
- Neglect elder
