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
Difficulties aging- ageism
RCID reduced self-regard and self esteem
Barriers to treatment
lose status with peers (Margaritaville)
Denial
physical, cognitive
asking for help
lack of transportation
financial
Complications of assessment
lifelong alcoholic
geriatric issues
cognitive
Treatment approaches
psychoeducation
MI
Art therapy
Pain management
Program accommodations
large print
high color
speak up
first floor programming
bathroom breaks
daytime programming
counseling techinques
CBT
Solution focused
Narrative therapy
