Nursing Of Elderly Unit 1

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proposed that every person has a "biologic clock" that starts ticking at the time of conception

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programmed theory

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proposed that every person has a limited amount of genetic material that will run out over time

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run-out-of-time theory

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proposed that individuals have a finite number of breaths or heartbeats that are used up over time

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rate of living theory

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proposed that aging results from DNA damage caused by exposure to chemicals or radiation, and that this damage causes chromosomal abnormalities that lead to disease or loss of function later in life; caused outside factors

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somatic mutation theory

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presumes that the body is similar to a machine, which loses functions when its parts wear out; when enough damage occurs to the body's parts, overall functioning decrease

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wear and tear theory

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What will reduce the rate of wear and tear, resulting in longer and better body function?

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Good health maintenance practices

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proposed that older people are systemically seperated, excluded, or disengaged from society because they are not perceived to be of benefit to society as a whole

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disengagement theory

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proposed that activity is necessary for successful aging, purposeful activities and interactions that promote self-esteem improve overall satisfaction with life, even at an older age

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activity theory

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identifies 8 stages of development tasks that an individual must confront throughout the life span; the last of these stages is the domain of late adulthood, but failure to achieve success is task earlier in life can cause problems later in life

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Erikson's theory

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indicates that, although biology places some limitations on life and life expentancy, other factors are subjected to behavior and life choices

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physical theories

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help explain the variety of behaviors seen in the aging population; adjustment period

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psychosocial theories

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a young person who has an old body

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progeria

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the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging and with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the aged

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geriatrics

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the study of all aspects of the aging process, including the clinical, psychologic, economic and sociologic problems of older adults and the consequences of these problems for older adults and society

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gerontology

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coined by Gunter and Estes in 1979 to define the nursing care and services provided by older adults

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gerontics

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fear of aging and the refusal to accept older into the mainstream of society

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gerontophobia

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What are examples of gerontophobia

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•buying anti-wrinkle cream

•face-lifts

•hair transplant

•divorce

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dislike of aging and older people based on the belief that aging makes people unattractive, unintelligent, and unproductive

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ageism

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results in different treatment of older people simply because of their age

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age discrimination

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the statistical study of human population

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demographics

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Who has the longest life expectancy about 81 years

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White women

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group of people born within a specified time period

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cohort

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people who were born after world war 2 between 1946 and 1964

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baby boomers

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older individuals often try to keep their home despite the physical or economic difficulties in doing so

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independent family setting

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most consist of private apartments that are purchased or rented; many centers have communal activity rooms, art and craft hobby centers, swimming pools, lounges, etc

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independent or assisted-living centers

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older persons or couples are guaranteed a residence for life; independent residents occupy apartment units, but once they occupants die the apartment reverts to the owners of the facility

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life-lease or life-contract facilites

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may be simple apartments without any special services, or they may have limited services such as access to nursing clinics and special transportation arrangement, usually have waiting lists and 1 to 2 year delays are common

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government-subsidized housing

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two or more unrelated people share a household in which they have private bedrooms but share the common recreational and leisure areas, as well as the tasks involved in home maintenance

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group housing plans

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for a monthly fee, this type of facility provides services such as a room and board, help with activities of daily living, assistance with medications, yearly medical examinations, information and referrals, leisure activities, and recreational or therapeutic programs

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community-based residential facility

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provide room and board, personal care, and medical and nursing services; they are licensed by individual states and regulated by both federal and state laws

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Nursing Homes or Extended-Care facilities

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government program that provides health care funding for older adults and those with disabilities

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medicare

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advantages of medicare are

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•low cost
•reimbursed the same amount despite how many days admitted to hospitals

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disadvantages of medicare are

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sick people were discharged to soon increasing burden on families and home health agencies

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covers inpatients hospital care, extended care in a skilled nursing facility following hospitalization; some home health services and hospice services---but only after the patient pays an initial deductible and any co-pay expenses

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Part A in Medicare

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covers 80% of the customary and usual rates charged by physicians after deductibles are met

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Part B in Medicare

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includes "advantages" or "choice" plan, which allows beneficiaries to receive Medicare benefits through private insurance companies that are able to demonstrate cost savings

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Part C in Medicare

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prescription drugs are distributed through local pharmacies and administered by a wide variety of private insurance plans

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Part D in Medicare

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assistance may be available for those older adults who meet certain financial need requirements; many of those who have assets do now qualify; they are left with a medicare gap

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supplemental medicaid

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transfers the authority to make health care decisions to another person

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durable power of attorney

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informs the physician that the individual wishes to die naturally of they develop an illness or receives an injury that cannot be cured

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living will

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defined as failure to provide for the self because of a lack of ability or lack of awareness

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self-neglect

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any action that causes physical pain or injury

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physical abuse

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a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the older person under their care

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neglect

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includes behaviors such as isolating, ignoring, or depersonalizing older adults

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emotional abuse

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the resources of an older person are stolen or misused by a person whom the older adult trust

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financial abuse

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occurs when dependent older persons are deserted by the person(s) responsible for their custody or care under circumstances in which a reasonable person would continue to provide care

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abandoment

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fear of being treated even worse or fear of being institutionalized or abandoned may prevent the victim from seeking help

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responses to abuse

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people who are hired to provide for the safety and well-being of older adults can sometimes become their greatest threat

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abuse by unrelated caregivers

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caregivers who want or need to share their experiences and frustrations have started forming these to help each other cope with stess

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support groups

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allows the primary caregiver to have time away from the constant demands of caregiving, thereby decreasing caregiver stress and the risk for abuse

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respite care