Old People

Question 1

What is the total number of people over 85 by the year 2035?

Answer 1

14.6 million

Question 2

How many people turn 65 every day in the US?

Answer 2

10k

Question 3

What % of people over the age of 65 live below the poverty line?

Answer 3

8.8%

Question 4

What % of older adults have a chronic health condition?

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

What % of older adults have 2 or more health conditions?

Answer 5

50%

Question 6

What % of men and women over the age of 65 experience depression?

Answer 6

Men - 11%

Women - 16%

Question 7

What is the fastest growing health problems in America as it relates to aging Americans?

Answer 7

Rx and Alcohol abuse for those 60 plus.

Question 8

How many older adults suffer from alcohol or drug addiction?

Answer 8

2.5 million

Question 9

What is the #1 cause of preventable death?

Answer 9

falling

Question 10

Those 65 and older consume 1/3 of Rx in America, T or F?

Answer 10

T

Question 11

How is withdrawal different for older adults?

Answer 11

lengthier, more dangerous and more difficult. Sometimes withdrawing from multiple medications.

Question 12

Three distinct stages of old

Answer 12

Young Old (55-64) Denial, greif and loss
Middle Old (65-74) fear of future, may not have another relapse in them
Old (75+) Deepening cognitive, physical and financial complicaitons

Question 13

2 current generations of old?

Answer 13

Traditionalists and Boomers

Question 14

What type of transitions occur for 55+

Answer 14

Traumatic loss - death, divorce, sudden illness
ambiguous loss - chronic illness, empty nest, loss purpose
Reduced Social Status - retirement, empty nest, physical restraint
Loss of attractiveness
Financial
Identity
loss of belonging - new housing
function

Question 15

What are some barriers to treatment?

Answer 15

lose status with peers
elder second adolescence
Denial
If isolated, no one cares
physical and cognitive (I need my own room)

Question 16

Other barriers?

Answer 16

Asking for help
lack of transportation
dont want sobriety
financial
fear of fitting in

Question 17

Assessment Complications include?

Answer 17

Late onset or Lifelong Alcoholic
Geriatric
Cognitive Issues - Alzheimer’s, withdrawal, medication,

Question 18

What are some of the best approaches to treatment?

Answer 18

Education on effects of substances
Least invasive (clergy, primary physician)
Motivational Counseling
Art Therapy
Pain Management alternatives

Question 19

What are some common needs of older clients?

Answer 19

Frequent bathroom breaks
written materials in large font and bold colors
speaking loudly
Wheelchair accessibility
Anticipate special needs

Question 20

What are some counseling techniques for older clients?

Answer 20

CBT
Solution Focused
Group Process for counteracting lack of hope due to length of time using
Accept recovery is different if you are older
Strategic self disclosure
Balance respecting your elders