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Theories Of Aging Flashcards

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Ageism

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Sterotypes- elder speak talking like a child.

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2
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Global trans

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Around the globe age 65 and over as explosion in Canada for elderly population.

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3
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Free radical

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Bi products that cause cells to wear out

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4
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Culture

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Is not inherited

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5
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Taste

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Due to less taste buds due to normal aging

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Aspiration Namonia

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Poor oral health could cause you to get it

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7
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How much water for older adults per day?

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1500ML

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8
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Disphagia

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Difficulty swallowing

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9
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What angle do patients need to sit after meals?

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90 degrees

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10
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Urinary stress incontinence ?

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500 cc comes out when sneezing

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11
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Brown bag review

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Review each medication and if they are taking it, correct time and dose etc

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12
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Xerostomia

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Age related adverse affect of medication

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13
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Bears criteria

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List of drugs that has a higher risk for elderly

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14
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Normal aging

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Insomnia Trouble sleeping
Skin
Progressive hearing loss

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Not normal signs of aging

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Acute mobility
Osteoporosis
Sign of infection (skin lesions)

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16
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Famchaps assessment

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Measures functional performance

17
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Fim assessment

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Functional performance

18
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Geriatric syndromes

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Falls
Immobility decreased muscle strength
Sleep disorder

19
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3 D’s

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Delirium, dementia, delimriam

20
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Delirium

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Sudden onset of confusion can be cured can have hallucinations

21
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Uti in older adults

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Person can develop delirium

22
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Sleep opnea

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Obstruction upper airway when trying to sleep

23
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Anoxia

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Objects don’t know what they are…. think a spoon is for brushing there hair

24
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Acute grief experience

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Death

25
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Intisapitory loss

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Going in for surgery

26
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Wear and tear theory

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Cell errors are a result of wearing out over time because of continued use and trauma ex. Seen in collagen skin becomes dryer and has less elasticity

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Cross link theory

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Aging is accumulation of cross linking or stiffening of proteins in the cell

28
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Holistic approach

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an integrated method of functioning which is oriented toward maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable within the environment where he is functioning

29
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PCM protein calorie malnutrition

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Most common form of malnutrition in older adults•Characterized by the presence of clinical signs and biochemical indicators indicative of insufficient intake •Serious consequences: Infections, pressure ulcers, anemia, hypotension, impaired cognition, hip fractures, and increased mortality and morbidity

30
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Poly pharmacy

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5 or more medications taken at the same time

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