1. 1/27/15 Today’s Agenda Geriatric Crossword Newsela.com Homework
Reminders:
Geriatric Crossword
Newsela.com Homework
TO: Identify 7 myths of Aging.
CLosure
U5 EQ: What special considerations should be taken when caring for the geriatric population?
1. Aging Myths .

2. Baby Boomers Facts In 1900s, most people died age 60.
Today, live until yrs old.
Use healthcare services frequently.

3. Aging Facts Aging begins @ birth & ends c death (this we know).
Normal process c normal changes in body structure & function.

4. Terminology Gerontology - study of aging & problems of the old.
Geriatric care - provided to elderly individuals.

5. Myths on Aging What is a myth?
false beliefs
HC providers MUST be able to distinguish myths vs. facts.

6. Myth #1
Most elderly individuals are cared for in institutions or LTC facilities.
FACT: only ~ 5% of elderly live in LTC facilities.

7. Myth #2 Anyone over 65 yrs is old.
Senior Citizen
FACT: OLD determined by how a person thinks, feels, behaves.

8. Myth #3
Elderly are incompetent of making decisions or handling their own affairs.
FACT: Majority of elderly are mentally competent until they die.

9. All elderly live in poverty. FACT: May have limited incomes.
Myth #4
All elderly live in poverty.
FACT: May have limited incomes.
Most have low expenses.
Most own their homes.

10. Myth #5
Older people are unhappy & lonely.
FACT: Most live with someone &/or associate frequently c friends/family.

11. Myth #6
Older adults do not want to work and lose interest in work.
FACT: Many remain employed into 70s-80s.

12. Myth #7
Retired people are bored and have nothing to do with their lives.
FACT: Many enjoy full & active lives.

13. Job Hunting
Watch Golden Girls Job Hunting Episode, apply as many myths to aging as you can by using examples from the episode. Explain each in the form of a paragraph.