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aging is a normal process that leads to normal changes in the body structure and function
fact
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most elderly individuals experience confusion and disorientation
myth
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over 2 million people will be cared for in long-lerm care facilities by the year 2008
fact
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many individuals are active, productive, and self-sufficient into their 80's and 90's
fact
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the majority of elderly live in poverty
myth
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older people are usually lonely and unhappy
myth
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most individuals lose interest in work at age 60 and make plans to retire
myth
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old age begins at age 65
myth
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most elderly individuals live in their own home or apartment or with their family members
fact
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retired people are usually bored and have nothing to do with their lives
myth
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integumentary system changes
decreased production of new skin cells, circulation to skin decreases
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musculoskeletal system changes
loss of muscle tone, volume, & strength
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circulatory system changes
weakend heart muscles, narrowing of blood vessles
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respitory system changes
decreased gass exchange, weaker respiratory muscles
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nervous system changes
decreased blood flow to the brain, loss of brain cells
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digestive system changes
may slow down, dysphagia
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urinary system changes
kidneys decrease in size and less efficient
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endocrine system changes
metabolic rate decreases, less effective immune system
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reproductive system changes
less testosterone, thinning of the vaginal wall
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list 2 fears sometimes experienced by a sick person
pain, death
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what is the difference between acute and chronic dementia
basically, acute can be cured and chronic can't
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list things an individual might do after retirement to replace the role their job played
find part-time or consultant-type jobs, volunteer, community activities
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list ways to help create a "home" environment in a long-term care facility
refer to them as "residents", allow them to design their room
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signs of confusion and disorientation
talking incoherently, not knowing their own name, not recognizing others, wandering aimlessly, lasking awareness
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what are the causes of acute dementia
high fever, kidney infection, dehydration, hypoxia, drug toxicity
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what are the early signs of alzhimer's disease
self-centeredness, decreased intrest in social activity, memory loss, mood and personality changes, depression, poor judgement
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what happens to the brains with patients with alzhimer's
death of neurons and development of neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
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list several aspects of reality orientation that can be used in the care of confused patients
be calm and gentle when approaching, address them by their prefered name, maintain a constant limited routine, keep them on a night-day cycle
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what is a ombudsman
a specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families, health care providers, and other concerned individuals to improve quality of care and quality of life
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what are the 4 types of abuse
- sexual
- verbal
- physical
- psychological
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who are frequently abusers of the elderly
family member or caretaker
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do all states have laws requiring the reporting of abuse
yes
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Is abuse easy to prove
no because the elderly may want to protect the abuser
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what percentage of elderly individuals are cared for in long-term care facilities
5%
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what is the name for the inability to control urination
incontinence
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list 2 factors that can lead to a loss of independence in the elderly
physical disability, illness
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the intemumentary system
give a blanket
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the musculoskeletal system
motrin for the arthritis
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the circulatory system
exercise
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the respiratory system
semi fowler position
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the nervous system
give proper seasoning on food
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the digestive system
dentures
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the urinary system
bladder exercises
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the endocrine system
balanced diet
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what is an adaption that nac be used to help elderly patients for the changes that occur in the reproductive system
give them privacy
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