Old People Flashcards
What is the total number of people over 85 by the year 2035?
14.6 million
How many people turn 65 every day in the US?
10k
What % of people over the age of 65 live below the poverty line?
8.8%
What % of older adults have a chronic health condition?
80%
What % of older adults have 2 or more health conditions?
50%
What % of men and women over the age of 65 experience depression?
Men - 11%
Women - 16%
What is the fastest growing health problems in America as it relates to aging Americans?
Rx and Alcohol abuse for those 60 plus.
How many older adults suffer from alcohol or drug addiction?
2.5 million
What is the #1 cause of preventable death?
falling
Those 65 and older consume 1/3 of Rx in America, T or F?
T
How is withdrawal different for older adults?
lengthier, more dangerous and more difficult. Sometimes withdrawing from multiple medications.
Three distinct stages of old
Young Old (55-64) Denial, greif and loss Middle Old (65-74) fear of future, may not have another relapse in them Old (75+) Deepening cognitive, physical and financial complicaitons
2 current generations of old?
Traditionalists and Boomers
What type of transitions occur for 55+
Traumatic loss - death, divorce, sudden illness
ambiguous loss - chronic illness, empty nest, loss purpose
Reduced Social Status - retirement, empty nest, physical restraint
Loss of attractiveness
Financial
Identity
loss of belonging - new housing
function
What are some barriers to treatment?
lose status with peers elder second adolescence Denial If isolated, no one cares physical and cognitive (I need my own room)
Other barriers?
Asking for help lack of transportation dont want sobriety financial fear of fitting in
Assessment Complications include?
Late onset or Lifelong Alcoholic
Geriatric
Cognitive Issues - Alzheimer’s, withdrawal, medication,
What are some of the best approaches to treatment?
Education on effects of substances Least invasive (clergy, primary physician) Motivational Counseling Art Therapy Pain Management alternatives
What are some common needs of older clients?
Frequent bathroom breaks written materials in large font and bold colors speaking loudly Wheelchair accessibility Anticipate special needs
What are some counseling techniques for older clients?
CBT
Solution Focused
Group Process for counteracting lack of hope due to length of time using
Accept recovery is different if you are older
Strategic self disclosure
Balance respecting your elders
