Test 1 Flashcards
Gerontology
the study of aging ( study of old men)
Geriatrics
Medical Practice associated with the elderly
Cohort
a sampling of individuals who share common characteristics
Health
the absence of disease or other abnormal conditions
Life Span
The maximum number of years a person can live. ( Approximately 120 years)
Life Expectancy
the projected number of years one will live based on birth year.
Well-Being
optimal level of functioning for a person’s age and condition. Many
Individuals have chronic illnesses and have adjusted.
Chronic Illness
Conditions that can be controlled but not cured.
1. Arthritis 2.HTN/HBP 3. Hearing impairment 4. Heart Disease 5, Cataracts 6. Orthopedic Impairments 7.Diabetes
Incidence of some chronic diseases may be higher in the minority community.
Aging Well
Genetic Pre-disposition to a long life
Life style changes ( exercise, diet)
Technology – new medications and treatment for chronic illnesses
Surgery
Health Promotion
Not a new concept to the world of OT.
OT has always looked at the importance of occupations
Preventive Medicine and Alternative Medical approaches
Risk Factors to Health
Occupational imbalance- too much activity and not enough rest
Occupational deprivation – poor health
Occupational alienation –stressful and meaningless
Occupational engagement -+ influence on the elderly.
Characteristics of Occupation
Self initiative
Goal directed
Experiential behavior
Socially valued/recognized
Healthy People
provides science based, 10 year national objectives for improving health of all Americans.
Old Age
Social Security : 65 years old AARP 50 years old Retirement Communities 55 Years old 65-74 young old 75-84 mid old 85 + old/old
Medical Model
Individually based Person enters the system when ill Physician Referral Required/Team Leader Services rendered in hospital/clinic or some other type of medical setting Third Party Payer requirements Reactive vs. Pro-active
Samples of Medical Model
Acute Care Hospital Transitional Care Units, Sub-acute units, (SNF),provides post- acute care services. Rehabilitation Units, Acute Rehab Home Health Out-patient Palliative Care Respite Care
Community Model
Individually or grouped based
Focus is on the well population
Prevention is emphasized
Services are provided in the community ( examples: community center, shelter, church)
Variety of funding sources/ grant funding sought
Age in Communinty
Sense of familiar surroundings
Personal identity
Personal Control
Sense of Freedom
Barriers to Community OT Practice
Therapists feel more comfortable in the medical model
Assumptions about the benefits of community intervention
Lack of financial resources
Lack of Professional support
Solo nature of community practice
Occupational Profile
“provides an understanding of the client’s occupational history and experiences, patterns of daily living, interests, values and needs”
Develops a collaborative relationship with the client to identify problem areas and priorities.
Client can be person/caregiver
Block Grants
Federal Government to States. Some of the funds may already be designated for specific agencies and some funds can be released after a competitive application process.
Challenge Grant
grant made on the condition that other monies have already been secured.
Demonstration Grant
A grant made to establish an innovative project or program
Designated Funds
A type of restricted fund in which beneficiaries are specified by the grantors.
