Potpourri Flashcards
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Population trends
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- > 85 most rapidly growing segment of population
- > 65 = 20% population by 2030
- Decreased M&M = increased oldies
2
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Young old
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65-74
3
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Middle old
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75-84
4
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Old, old
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85+
5
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Oregon elders demographics
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- 67% live with relatives
- 28% live alone
- 4% in group homes
6
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Adult day care
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- Supervised congregate activities
- May have medical, social and rehab aspects
7
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Assisted living
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- Apartment style living
- Unskilled & skilled staff on site
8
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Skilled nursing facility
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- Covered by medicare part A
- Short & long term care
- Rehab, nursing, wound tx, IV tx included
- Post hospital care or medically complex
9
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Rehab facility
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- Offer broad range of services, including OT, PT, ST
- Focus on getting patient better to take over self care
10
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Terminal pt care
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- Home based care most common, family & skilled care
- Hospital care- not routine, for acute illness
- Inpatient- SNF high level medical care with skilled staff
11
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Predictors of nursing home admit
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- Decline in function
- ADL impairment
- CVA, DM, parkinsons
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Inadequate ability of caregivers
12
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Goals of nursing homes
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- Safe envt
- Restore, maintain fxn
- Maximize autonomy & QoL
- Facilitate transitions
- Provide comfort
- Stabilize and delay progression of chronic conditions
13
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Caregivers- Role
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- 29% US adults serve as unpaid caretakers
- Parents, spouse, children
- Mostly women, > 10 hrs/ wk of care
14
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Cargivers- Resources
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- Aging & disability resource connection (ADRC)
- DHS
- ADA
- Oregon Lifespan Respite Care
15
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Caregiver fatigue
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- Higher rates of chronic disease, increased morbidity
- Validate their role, listen to their needs
- Recognize/ address signs of distress
