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Cognition

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the manner in which messages from the five senses are changed, stored in memory, recovered from memory, and later used to answer questions, respond to requests, and perform tasks

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Learning

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the gaining of information, skills, and knowledge measured by an improvement in some obvious response

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Memory

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involves the storing of information in the brain for later use and the ability to recall the information when needed

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Pacing

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the awareness and adjustment of nursing care based on how slow or how fast a person is functioning

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Patience

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the ability to deal with slowness, delay, or boredom without complaining or appearing rushed

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Reaction Time

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the time it takes for a person to begin an answer or a movement after someone asks him/her a question or makes a request

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Basic Human Needs

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elements necessary for survival and physical and mental well-being

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Defense Mechanisms

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unconscious behaviors that residents (and all of the rest of us) may display when stressed.

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

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major legislation passed nationally to protect residents in nursing homes and assure they have quality of care and quality of life

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Psychological Effects of Aging

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an exploration of feelings, emotional stress, physical, psychosocial and psychological adjustments that are part of the aging process