Older Adults Flashcards
1
Q
Health of older adults follows what pattern
A
Variable
2
Q
What are older adults coping with
A
retierment, residence chane, loss
3
Q
Care settings of older adults
A
private homes, appartments, retirements, adult care, assisted living
4
Q
Are cognative changes normal in older adults
A
no
5
Q
Delirium
A
acute confusunal state
6
Q
Dementia
A
generlized imparenent of intelectual functioning that interferes with social and occupational functioning
7
Q
Reality oriantation
A
Confirm time, date, location
8
Q
Validation therapy
A
go with what patient says
