10.1 Batch Flashcards
1
Q
What 4 physical illnesses primarily cause depression in older adults?
A
Coronary artery disease
Neurological disorders
Metabolic disturbances
Cancer
2
Q
Delirium (2)
A
Disorder characterized by confused thinking and reduced awareness of one’s environment. Develop rapidly
3
Q
What are 3 characteristics of Parkinson’s disease?
A
Slow walking
Difficulty getting in & out of chairs
Slow hand tremors
4
Q
What intervention strategies are there for Alzheimer’s? (2)
A
Memory improvement drugs
Behavioral strategies like Spaced retrieval
5
Q
What’s the relation between depression and age?
A
The rate of severe depression declines from young adulthood to old age for healthy individuals; less than 5% but vary across ethnic groups
