Exam (elaborations)
Caring for Older Adults
- Course
- Institution
- Book
Caring for Older Adults
[Show more]
Connected book
Book Title:
Author(s):
- Edition:
- ISBN:
- Edition:
More summaries for
-
TEST BANK For Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice for the LPN LVN, 7th Edition by Tamara R. Dahlkemper, Verified Chapters 1 - 20, Complete Newest Version.pdf
-
Test Bank For Caring for Older Adults Holistically 7th Edition All Chapters | A+ ULTIMATE GUIDE
-
Test Bank for Caring for Older Adults Holistically 7th Edition Dahlkemper
Seller
Follow
maxmaxwellmm254
Content preview
Caring for Older AdultsAging - ANSWER: The process of growing old that begins at birth and continues until
death.
Young old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 65 to 74 years.
Middle old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 75 to 84 years.
Oldest old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 85 to 100+ years.
Myths about older adults - ANSWER: Untrue beliefs about older adults, such as being
grouchy, forgetful, and useless.
Adjustments older adults need to make as they age - ANSWER: Changes in physical,
social, and emotional aspects that older adults must adapt to.
Common physical changes experienced by older adults - ANSWER: Changes like loss
of strength and mobility, and increasing frailty.
Home care aide assistance for older adults - ANSWER: Ways in which a home care
aide can help older adults cope with physical changes.
Abuse - ANSWER: Mistreating or causing harm to an individual.
Baby boomers - ANSWER: Individuals born between 1946-1964.
Gerontologists - ANSWER: Specialists in the study of aging.
Informal caregiver - ANSWER: Unpaid persons, usually family members, who care for
clients voluntarily.
Mourning - ANSWER: Reaction to a significant personal loss.
Neglect - ANSWER: Inability or failure to provide necessary care.
Stereotype - ANSWER: A generalization about behavior in an individual or group.
Ageism - ANSWER: Discrimination against older adults.
Loneliness in Older Adults - ANSWER: Experienced due to outliving peers and ongoing
losses, lacking human touch.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller maxmaxwellmm254. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75323 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now