Are falls a normal part of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER Falls are not a normal part of
aging and can cause severe injury or death in an older adult.
how do older adults start living a health lifestyle - CORRECT ANSWER start small
by reducing salt, sugar, or food items high in preservatives. daily exercise.
sexual health in older adults - CORRECT ANSWER may remind sexual active, more
vulnerable to STIs
vision and health in older adults - CORRECT ANSWER It is normal for an older
adult's ability to see up close, see colors clearly, and read with low light to
diminish with age.
What are the most common disorders that are not considered normal parts of
aging - CORRECT ANSWER Macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic
retinopathy
what type of hearing loss may need medical attention - CORRECT ANSWER
significant loss, sudden loss, or tinnitus
what body system changes are older adults more likely to experience - CORRECT
ANSWER high blood pressure, decreased muscle mass and bone density, and
arteriosclerosis
what are recommended screenings of older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER vision
hearing
bone density
cancer
blood pressure
cholesterol
blood glucose
, what are common ways to prevent disease - CORRECT ANSWER getting enough
sleep, staying active, avoiding smoking and second-hand smoke, and eating a
healthy diet, avoid excessive alcohol use and to take medications as prescribed
what may be dietary requirements needed for older adults - CORRECT ANSWER
protein and minerals
Polypharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER the use of several medications for varying
conditions
Are dementia and Alzheimer's normal for aging ? - CORRECT ANSWER no
is forgetting when you put your keys normal for older adults - CORRECT ANSWER
yes
mental health screenings recommended for older adults - CORRECT ANSWER
depression
anxiety
cognitive loss
activities of daily living (ADLs) - CORRECT ANSWER activities related to basic
personal care and hygiene, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating,
getting up and ambulating, and using the toilet
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) - CORRECT ANSWER activities related
to managing self or home, such as cooking, shopping, managing transportation,
managing appointments, and managing finances; these activities are more
complex than ADLs
Safety Needs for Older Adults - CORRECT ANSWER -driving (slower response
time / hearing and vision changes)
-emergency preparedness (kit with extra cloths / doctors contact information /
current list of meds / prescription meds to last a few days / cash / contact
information for family members)
-medication administration (pill organizers)
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