lecture 1: Aging Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 2 most inportant things when treating old peeps
A
- DON”T LET THEM FALL
–> they break their hip (1/5 will die in a year; 2/5 will be imobile, 1/5 75%, 1/5 will regain full strength
- Keep them away from health care providers (doctors)
–> drugs will make them dizzy and confused and make them fall
2
Q
what are the leading causes of death
A
- effected public health strategies and advances in medical care oosted the life expectancy by over 30 year
- Heart disease
- cancer
- chronic lower respiratory disease
- stroke
- alzheimers disease
- diabetes
- influenza and pneumonia
3
Q
What are the chonic conditions of the elderly
A
- 2/3 older americans have muliple chronic conditions (accounds for 66% health care budget)
- depression
- arthritis
- alzheimers disease
- diabetes
- asthma
- COPD
- chronic kidney disease
- Heart failure
4
Q
what are some Instrumental activites of daily living (IADLs)
A
- Managing money
- shopping
- preparing meals
- taking medications
5
Q
What are some activites of daily living (ADLs)
A
- taking care of personal hygiene
- feeding themselves
- getting dressed
- toileting
6
Q
describe health literacy in older adults
A
- the degree to which individuals have the capcity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
–> 7/10 older adults have trouble using everyday health info
- more emergency room visits - less control of chronic conditions
7
Q
What are the recipe for a good life
A
- Someone to love = most older adults are healthier and happier when they have someone or something to love or care for, that could be spouse, child, grandchilldren or pet
- Something to Do = being actiely engaged in the world, most older adults will feel challenged and productive - seek out opportunities to learn, build and love
- Something to look forward to = explore new ventrues, give back, share your wisdom
