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31 Cards in this Set
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4 factors that affect quality of life.
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1. Health and Fitness
2. Cognitive and emotional 3. Economic Status 4. Social and recreational |
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Health Related QOL
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1. Physical condition
2. Functional Status 3. Mental Health Status |
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2 most important parts of mental health status
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1. Cognitive Impairments
2. Depression |
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Chronic Progressive conditions
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symptoms get worse and worse never getting better.
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Acute conditions
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potentially reversible condition
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Preventative Activities
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Going to the doctor for checkups
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What is the greatest fear of the elderly?
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becoming useless
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acute dementia vs chronic dementia
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acute can be reversible and chronic is related to pathological conditions.
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lewey body disease
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shows that there is a pathological condition that leads to dementia
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delirium
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confusion and agitation
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Is neuroticism a risk factor for depression?
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yes
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Treatment of minor depression
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physical activities, social engagement, internal locus of control
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Treatment of major depression
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medications and CBT
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Symptoms of depression
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depressed mood, weight loss, lack of sleep or excessive sleep, restlessness or irritability, persistent fatigue, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, decreased thinking capacity, thoughts of death and suicide
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somatic symptoms of depression
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sleep, eating, aches, low energy
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minor depression
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feeling low, sad, disheartened or disinterested. few days to a week
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Assessment of depression/risk factors
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history of depression, neuroticism, loneliness, sleep disturbances
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history taking with elderly
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Being visible and hearable, assess for communication deficits, background noises and activities, "helpful" family members
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Systems review of communication
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vision, hearing, memory, speech
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What are the causes of vision impairment in the elderly?
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linked to reduced social interaction and quality of life, depression, and injuries from falls
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hearing loss causes
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changes in tympanic membrane and cochlear hairs and membrane
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>40
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mild hearing loss
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40-70
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moderate hearing loss
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70-90
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Severe hearing loss
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>90
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profound hearing loss
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Best method to screen for hearing loss
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use the global question: "do you have a hearing problem now?"
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Dysarthria
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Difficult speech due to impairment of the muscle of the throat and tongue.
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Aphasia
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Inability to communicate
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Receptive aphasia
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Unable to understand or process information
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Expressive aphasia
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Unable to speak adequately
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Mobility Assessment
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Sitting Independence
Transfers Sit to stand, Stand to sit Bed Mobility Gait Independence |
