Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc. Chapter 14 Older Adult Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc. Older Adult Demographics Variability Terminology Myths and stereotypes Nurses’ attitudes Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc. Theories of Aging Biological theories Stochastic theories Nonstochastic theories Psychosocial Developmental tasks Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc. Assessment of Needs Adaptation of techniques for data gathering Sensory changes Memory deficits Physical changes Promotion of comfort Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Physiological Changes General survey Review of systems Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc. Cognitive Changes Delirium Depression Dementia Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc. Psychosocial Changes Retirement Social isolation Sexuality Housing and environment Death Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc. Health Concerns Preventive measures Heart disease Cancer Stroke Smoking Alcohol abuse Nutrition Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Health Concerns (cont’d) Dental problems Exercise Arthritis Falls Sensory impairment Pain Medication use Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Psychosocial Health Concerns Communication Touch Reality orientation Validation therapy Reminiscence Body image Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.

Health Care for the Older Adult Acute care environment Restorative care environment Mosby items and derived items © 2005 by Mosby, Inc.