Chapter 3

what are some psychological needs?

caring for the whole body, physical and psychological

groups of people with different background and experience

prejudice towards older persons/ elderly

what is Apathy?

mood swings from depressive to activity

uneasiness, fear about situations or conditions

intense form of Anxiety

What is claustrophobia?

a mental illness including obsessive behaviors and thoughts

a brain disorder affecting the ability to think and communicate clearly

false or distorted sensory perceptions

treating mental illness that involves talking about problems

disease/condition that eventually causes death

deep distress, or emotional sorrow over a loss

anxiety related disorder caused by traumatic events

legal documents allowing people to choose what medical care they want

outlines medical care a person wants if they can't make decisions

signed, dated, witnessed legal document that appoints someone to make medical decisions for you

tells medical professionals not to perform CPR on a patient/resident

alternating periods of slow irregular respirations and rapid show respirations

care of a body after death

care in which the goal is to have the resident be comfortable

holistic compassionate care given to a dying person