the geriatric patient p 2 Flashcards
what are the 6 key psychosocial factors
- sociodemographic characteristics
- environmental resources and constraints
- psychological influences
- Health behaviors
- Biological Pathways
- Quality of life
what are the psychosocial factors
- social resources
- psychological factors
- psychological risk factors
what psychosocial factors can have a negative impact
- depression
- dissatisfaction with life
- lack of support
what psychosocial factors can have a positive impact
- social engagement (volunteering, lifelong learning, intergenerational programs)
- social environment promoting aging in place
- aging services
- hospice
what may be the cause of late life depression
inflammatory and hormonal abnormalities
What is the cause of sleep disturbances in older adults
decline in melatonin secretion from the pineal gland at night
what is the cause of limitation in activities and social interaction
- decline functional status of organ systems
- reduced vision
- reduced hearing
what may prevent dementia?
purposeful efforts at social engagement may help by maintaining brain cellular integrity before gross atrophy sets in
what are the 7 key components to successful geriatric best practice models
- Enable older adults to remain safely at home
- Prevent functional disability
- Preserve patient quality of life
- Respect patient values, preferences and goals
- Consider patient safety
- Address the needs of family caregivers
- Appreciate and address patient’s psychosocial needs
THIS HAD A COMMET ON IT SO I ASSUME ITS IMPORTANT
what are the three main differences between rural and urban aging
- Rural elders have high rates of disability and poverty, thereby increasing their risk for adverse health outcomes.
- The need for geriatric health care providers in rural areas is very great. This is especially true for those with multiple chronic conditions.
- The federal government, to increase the access to care for rural elders, has created several special programs.
what is CBLTSS
Community based long term services and support
is CBLTSS effective
the slide says:
“Innovative care delivery models funded by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) hold promise for improving health outcomes and controlling costs.”
sooooo i assume yes
what is the goal of the CBLTSS services?
to keep people living longer, healthier lives.
(said in class)
Who is qualifiable for CBLTSS?
- people living in assisted living facilities (ALFs), sheltered housing, and group homes
- older adults who carry privately funded LTC insurance
- Ultimately, many people exhaust their retirement savings and home equity to pay for LTSS, becoming eligible for Medicaid through this “spend-down” process
what are the 9 forms of CBLTSS
- intermittent assessment and monitoring over time that entails temporary or permanent changes in location of care
- preventative home visits
- home based geriatric assessments
- adult day care
- PACE (program of all inclusive care for the elderly)
- assisted living
- sheltered housing
- adult foster care
- group homes