Unit 4 - Factors Contributing to Mental Wellness in later Life Flashcards
1
Q
What is the life course theory? (3)
A
- the impact of an event depends on the person’s experience through their lifetime
- most adults cope well with late life challenges
- trauma in the life course impacts the way people experience life events and increases risk for MHD
2
Q
What factors contribute to mental wellness and wellness in later life? (4)
A
- Life course theory
- stigma about age, sexual orientation, MH impacting older adult
- Culturally sensitive services contributes to mental health
- Services sensitive to health care needs of older adults of a different gender identification and sexual orientation
3
Q
Why are psychosocial challenges the older adult faces? (7)
A
- ageist stereotyping
- retirement
- death of friends
- widowhood
- relocation
- chronic illness
- grief associated with adjustment tp each of these changes can occur
4
Q
What is grief? (3)
A
- associated with loss
- mourning
- may look melancholic
5
Q
What is mourning?
A
- associated with social and cultural norms
6
Q
What are the stages of grief? (3)
A
- Beginning phase
- physical and psychological stages of acute grief - Middle phase associated with despair and depression
- Ending phase
7
Q
What are the risk factors of grief? (11)
A
- female
- family history
- bereavement hx
- stress
- loss of meaningful role
- abuse (childhood and inter - generational trauma)
- medical conditions
- adverse med effects
- alcohol or drug abuse
- poorly managed pain
- disability (functional impairment)
8
Q
What are the protective factors of grief? (6)
A
- social support
- economic resources
- effective coping
- quality relationships
- activity
- anticipation of stressful events
9
Q
Why are medications a risk factor for MHD? (3)
A
- depression can be an adverse effect of some medications
- polypharmacy increases risk for adverse medications affects including depression
- withdrawals of meds can cause depressive symptoms (psychostimulants)
10
Q
Why is alcohol a risk factor for MHD? (3)
A
- can cause depression
- ARC increases the risk for the older adult to experience the adverse effects of alcohol
- depression can lead to alcohol abuse
11
Q
Which medications can have depression as an adverse effect (8)
A
- antihypertensives
- analgesics
- antiparkinsonian drugs
- antimicrobials
- CV drugs
- hypoglycemics
- steroids
- alcohol, Cimetidine
