Healthcare Promotion for Older Adults

Acceptance of one's life and lifestyle leads to ego integrity; failure results in despair and anger.

Older adults and society gradually withdraw from each other, mutually satisfying this withdrawal.

Aging reduces interaction because the value of the interaction decreases for both older adults and society.

Maintaining social interaction leads to a positive self-concept and well-being in later life.

Personality stays consistent, and behavior becomes more predictable as people age.

Prejudice against older adults, often based on negative stereotypes of aging.

First major legislation to provide financial security for older adults.

Significant losses—personal, social, economic—result from role changes, retirement, and loss of loved ones, leading potentially to grief and depression.

Early detection and treatment of diseases in older adults, including screenings for heart disease, hypertension, cancer, infections, polypharmacy, nutrition, oral health, osteoporosis, falls, depression, and social isolation.

Initiative to improve health outcomes, function, and quality of life in older adults, by focusing on individual behaviors, social environments, and access to healthcare services.

Theory suggesting cells have a limited capacity to reproduce (40-60 times).

Inherited factors influencing an individual's life expectancy.

Weakening of the immune system's ability to fight off infections and diseases due to aging; immune system mistakenly attacking the body's cells.

Extra electrons produced during metabolism damage cells, contributing to aging.

Body cells wear down from internal and external stresses, accumulating waste products, causing aging.

Misuse of multiple medications.

Tan or brown spots on the skin caused by sun exposure, more common in middle age and older people.

Dryness and itching of the skin, a common skin issue in aging.

A decrease in red blood cells due to the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12.

Difficulty swallowing, often caused by stroke, neurological problems, trauma, or tumors.

Having to get up twice or more at night to urinate.

Involuntary urine leakage due to increased abdominal pressure, like sneezing or coughing.

Involuntary urine loss following an intense urge to urinate, often related to bladder infections or neurological conditions.

Urine leakage due to a full bladder that can't empty properly, leading to a constant trickle.

A syndrome, not a disease, characterized by a temporary disturbance in mental abilities, such as attention, awareness, and thinking. It can develop quickly and often comes and goes.

Delirium can be triggered by various factors like infections, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, sleep deprivation, medication side effects, alcohol or drug use, and pain.

A progressive decline in mental function, impacting memory, thinking, and behavior.

The most common type of dementia, characterized by brain atrophy, loss of neurons, and the presence of plaques and tangles.

Also known as vascular dementia, MID occurs due to interruptions in blood flow to the brain, often caused by multiple strokes.

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, slow movements, and postural instability.

Risk factors for MID include arteriosclerosis, blood dyscrasias, cardiac decompensation, HTN, atrial fibrillation, cardiac valve replacements, systemic emboli, DM, PVD, obesity, smoking, and TIAs.

Symptoms include difficulty understanding words, recognizing familiar objects, manipulating items, writing and drawing, and noticeable personality changes.

A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain resulting in neurological symptoms. It's like a mini-stroke, with symptoms lasting for a short time.

A serious medical condition occurring when blood supply to the brain is interrupted, causing brain damage. It is a leading cause of death for older adults.

Factors that increase the likelihood of having a stroke. These include heart disease, diabetes, and inactivity.

A leading cause of accidental death in those over 65. They can occur due to weakness, balance problems, and environmental hazards.

Combating fall risks requires exercising for strength and balance, maintaining a hazard-free environment, and addressing any underlying medical conditions

Symptoms may include paralysis on one side of the body, difficulty speaking and swallowing, vision changes, and confusion.

Common symptoms are vision changes, headache, disorientation, coordination problems, and sudden falls.

Two key signs of abuse are frequent unexplained crying and an older person's unexplained fear of a specific person in their home.

Older adults face increased risks of complications like drug reactions, falls, and infections due to age-related changes in their bodies.

Older adults need extended rehabilitation after surgery because their bodies take longer to recover.

Immobility in older adults can cause problems like lung issues, low blood pressure, and digestive issues.

Getting older individuals up and moving after surgery within 8-24 hours helps prevent complications.

Encourage older individuals to perform self-care activities at their own pace with rest periods.

Hospitalization and surgery can worsen existing chronic conditions, such as arthritis, leading to discomfort.

Preventing complications of immobility, supporting coping skills, and promoting independence are crucial for older adults during recovery.