Older Adults Flashcards
Fastest growing health problem among 60+?
RX and alcohol abuse
What is leading to increased mortality and poor health?
social isolation
1 preventable cause of death in the elderly?
falling - 60% associated with drug/alcohol use
65 and older consume 1/3 of RX in America t/f?
true
Withdrawal complications associated with aging?
longer, more dangerous, difficult
sensory deficits
dehydration
physical disabilities
numerous meds
insufficient liver enzymes
Example of ageism ?
cultural youth bias
acceptable to make fun of the elderly
3 different and distinct stages
young old- denial of being old
middle old-fear of future
old- cognitive, physical financial complications
two distinct generations
traditionilists and baby boomers
55+ transitions -tramatic loss
death, divorce, sudden illness
55+ transitions -ambigous loss
chronic illness, aging, empty nest, loss of purpose
55+ transitions- reduced social status/role definition
retirement, empty nest, illness, physical restraint
55+ transitions- loss of identity
work, financial, fixed income
55+ transitions -loss of belonging
new housing, less desirable neighborhood, leaving community
55+ transitions - ability to function
cognitively, socially, or physically
Difficulties aging- isolation.loneliness
living alone, afraid to go out, no money to socialize
