Older Adults Flashcards
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Dementia
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Dementia is a syndrome that involves slow cognitive decline. Clinically, this may look like a chronic state of confusion. There are many types of dementia, with the most common being Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
2
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Delirium
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Delirium is an acute presentation in which cognition fluctuates. Unlike dementia, which is progressive in nature, delirium generally has a trigger, such as:
Drug therapy Fluid or electrolyte imbalance Infection Hypoxemia Relocation Critical care setting
3
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SPICES framework (can be used as a baseline for geriatric health in acute care or long-term care.)
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Sleep disorders Problems with eating Incontinence Confusion Evidence of falls Skin breakdown
