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1. Tinnitus significant/sudden hearing loss. ringing, click-
ing, or buzzing in the ears
2. Is it normal for older adults Yes
to look up close, see col-
ors clearly, and read with low
light, which diminishes with
age?
3. Is macular degeneration, No
glaucoma, and diabetic
retinopathy normal parts of
aging?
4. Recommended screenings vision, hearing, bone density, cancer, blood
for older adults pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose.
5. ateriosclerosis hardening of the arteries
6. Polypharmacy the use of multiple medications
7. Are Dementia and No
Alzheimer's disease a nor-
mal part of the aging *there maybe some memory loss like forget-
process? ting where one placed their keys
8. Mental health screening rec- depression, anxiety, cognitive loss
ommendations
9. Is decrease in bone densi- Yes
ty and muscle mass normal
part of aging?
10. activities of daily living bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feed-
(ADLs) ing of oneself
11. instrumental activities of dai- complex activities: managing finances and
ly living (IADLs) appointments, cooking and cleaning
13. elder abuse abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, psycho-
logical
neglect: deprived of food, shelter, meds, and
other basic needs
passive neglect- the caregiver is unable to
provide care or is uneducated
active neglect- willful withholding of basic
needs
self-neglect- fails to meet their own basic
needs
exploitation- benefiting from another individ-
ual financially or using another's funds im-
properly
14. Assistive Technology (AT) device or piece of equipment that helps in-
dividuals maintain functional independence
and autonomy, such as a magnifier that aids
a visually impaired individual read small print
or a shower chair and grab bars that allow an
individual to bathe safely
15. HCBS Service: in-home sup- Paid caregivers assist the client with basic ac-
port tivities of daily living, such as bathing, dress-
ing, and grooming. Not nursing or skilled care
16. HCBS Service: home-deliv- Meals are provided to individuals in their own
ered meals homes.
17. HCBS Service: senior cen- These community centers provide congre-
ters gate meals, activities, education, and out-
ings/trips for older adults
18. HCBS Service: Adult day This type of day center offers care and watch-
health ful oversight to older adults who are no longer
independent due to physical or cognitive dis-
abilities
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