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14 Cards in this Set
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Ageism |
Attitudes that stereotype the older adult on the basis of chronologic age |
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Alzheimer's Disease |
Type of Dementia in which discrete patches of brain tissue degenerate; this devastating disease eventually affects all body functions |
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Cascade iatrogenesis |
Downward spiral or sequence of adverse events often triggered by a medical or surgical intervention during the hospitalization of an older adult |
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Delirium |
A temporary state of confusion |
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Dementia |
Organic impairment of intellectual functioning, gradually leading to interference with social or occupational functioning, memory, and often personality integration |
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Depression |
A mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness and despair |
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Functional Health |
Level of health defined by one's ability to carry out usual and desired daily activities |
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Gerontological Nursing |
Nursing specialty concerned with the care of the older adult |
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Gerontology |
Study of all aspects of the aging process and their consequences |
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Polypharmacy |
The use of many medications at the same time |
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Reality Orientation |
Method of care used to promote awareness of reality in confused or disoriented patients |
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Reminiscence |
Universal phenomenon identified by Butler as a review of one's life through one's recollections |
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Sundowning Syndrome |
Describes a phenomenon when a person habitually becomes confused or disoriented with darkenss |
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Validation Therapy |
Emphasize empathy and listening in order to help Alzheimer and dementia patients by offering these individuals a means for expression, verbally or nonverbally |
