Geriatric Care Study Guide

Silent generation (1925-1942)
baby boomers (1946-1964)
generation x (1965- 1980)
generation y (1981-2000)
generation z (1995-2012)

What are the 5 cohorts?

silent generation

dedication, sacrifice, hardwork, duty before pleasure are all characteristics of which cohort?

baby boomer

Optimism, teamwork, personal gratification/ growth is characteristics of which cohort?

generation x

diversity, balance, self-reliance and pragmatism are characteristic of which cohort?

generation z

high levels of technology, accelerated achievers are characters of which cohort?

generation y

confidence, civic duty, achievement and morality are characters of which cohort?

at birth

when do people start aging?

theory

an idea

Rowe and Khan

This model is a venn-diagram that is broken into 4 sections, which include social, cognitive, physical, and religiousity/spirituality.

globally

The number of older adults____ will be larger than the number of children by 2050

senescence

the process of growing older and displaying the effects of increased age is called

more

In the DVD "unheard cries" relatives commit ____abuse.

wealthy

the ____wealthy have always lived the longest

neglect

_____ is a reason why older adults might experience trauma

financial extortion
insurance

what are two ways that older adults could be scammed or taken advantage of

alzheimer's
cardiovascular disease

what are two leading causes of death in older adults according to the cdc

physical, mental, sexual, financial

what are types of abuse in the older adult population

biopychosocial

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demographics

understanding what happens in later life is important because of the rapid change in ____worldwide.

aging in place

the ability to live in one's home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level (interventions, change in environment, provision)

successful aging

supporting older adults in remaining functinal and active can help ameliorate pressure on social and health-care agencies as the number of older adults increases

longevity and life expectancy

afford humans as occupational beings various opportunities and challenges; impact of living longer requires special measures to ensure that older adults experience added years as a time of living well

genetics, gender, socioeconomic status, culture, environment, race

What are factors affecting aging?

intrinsic

internal factors

extrinsic

external factors

biopsychosocial model

an interdisciplinary model that looks at the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors and how they play a role in healthy life

values, behaviors in later life, attitude towards aging

How does culture affect aging?

Medicare

paid in part by employer contributions, in part by insurance type premiums, universal coverage for those over 65 and those with disabilites

part A of medicare

what part of medicare includes hospitalization, skilled nursing home care, home health care, and hospice

part B of medicare

what part of medicare includes physician and other health provider

part C of medicare

what part of medicare includes medicare advantage plans?

part D of medicare

what part of medicare includes prescription medication?

medicaid

joint federal-state program, individuals making 138% of federal poverty level, must satisfy federal and state requirements regarding residency, immigration status or u.s. citizenship

stoke, FAST

factors affecting cognitive process

FAST

face, arm, speech, time

TLC

therapeutic lifestyle changes

DASH

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

pectoralis major, triceps, biceps, gluteus maximus, achilles tendon

What are 5 muscles in the body?

myplate.gov

purpose is to place emphasis and educate the importance of nutrition; it is a good resource for dietary restriction

alzheimer's disease

A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.

stages of alzheimers

no impairment
very mild decline
mild decline
moderate decline
moderately severe decline
severe decline
very severe decline

DSM-5

used for defining and classifying mental disorders to improve diagnoses, treatment and research; the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders