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Which of the following is a sign that it might be time for assisted living according to the text?
Which of the following is a sign that it might be time for assisted living according to the text?
- Active participation in religious activities
- Unkempt appearance
- Seeming more frail
- Noticeable weight gain (correct)
What is considered a part of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?
What is considered a part of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?
- Participating in religious activities
- Getting together for lunches with friends
- Cooking and doing laundry
- Shopping and managing medications (correct)
What might noticeable weight loss indicate according to the text?
What might noticeable weight loss indicate according to the text?
- Depression or cancer (correct)
- Participation in club activities
- Trouble managing medications
- Inability to balance
What can a sudden change in personal hygiene habits indicate according to the text?
What can a sudden change in personal hygiene habits indicate according to the text?
Which of the following indicates signs of active friendships according to the text?
Which of the following indicates signs of active friendships according to the text?
What is the main reason why older eyes are more susceptible to cataracts, glaucoma, and other vision problems?
What is the main reason why older eyes are more susceptible to cataracts, glaucoma, and other vision problems?
Why is it important for elderly individuals to have regular hearing tests?
Why is it important for elderly individuals to have regular hearing tests?
Why is it important for family members to educate themselves about the drugs their elderly relatives are taking?
Why is it important for family members to educate themselves about the drugs their elderly relatives are taking?
What is the main reason why drinking and driving is particularly dangerous for elderly individuals?
What is the main reason why drinking and driving is particularly dangerous for elderly individuals?
What should family members pay attention to when accompanying their elderly relative on an outing to determine if there are signs of driving problems?
What should family members pay attention to when accompanying their elderly relative on an outing to determine if there are signs of driving problems?
What has been shown to be as effective as 20 minutes of counselling?
What has been shown to be as effective as 20 minutes of counselling?
Why is giving up driving a difficult transition for many older adults?
Why is giving up driving a difficult transition for many older adults?
What factors can elevate the risk for older drivers according to the text?
What factors can elevate the risk for older drivers according to the text?
What is the primary care setting seen as for offering brief interventions?
What is the primary care setting seen as for offering brief interventions?
What is not a predictor for poor driving skills according to experts?
What is not a predictor for poor driving skills according to experts?
What is the main purpose of scheduling return appointments or referral to the practice nurse?
What is the main purpose of scheduling return appointments or referral to the practice nurse?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended target group for brief interventions?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended target group for brief interventions?
Which of the following components has been shown to decrease drinking according to the text?
Which of the following components has been shown to decrease drinking according to the text?
What type of interventions are described as the most effective according to the text?
What type of interventions are described as the most effective according to the text?
What is the significance of the structured element of brief advice according to the text?
What is the significance of the structured element of brief advice according to the text?
What is a potential sign of cognitive trouble, according to the text?
What is a potential sign of cognitive trouble, according to the text?
What might be a reason for someone spending days without leaving the house, according to the text?
What might be a reason for someone spending days without leaving the house, according to the text?
What does finding nicks or dents on the car suggest, according to the text?
What does finding nicks or dents on the car suggest, according to the text?
What does finding multiples of the same item in the kitchen suggest, according to the text?
What does finding multiples of the same item in the kitchen suggest, according to the text?
What does discovering thank-you messages from charities in the mail indicate, according to the text?
What does discovering thank-you messages from charities in the mail indicate, according to the text?
What might a discharged fire extinguisher near the stove indicate?
What might a discharged fire extinguisher near the stove indicate?
Why might clutter be more worrisome in a neatnik than in a chronic slob?
Why might clutter be more worrisome in a neatnik than in a chronic slob?
What could an inability to throw anything away indicate?
What could an inability to throw anything away indicate?
Why might an overlooked bathroom in terms of cleanliness be concerning?
Why might an overlooked bathroom in terms of cleanliness be concerning?
Why might newspapers in the bushes or mail piled up in the mailbox be an indication that someone needs assisted living?
Why might newspapers in the bushes or mail piled up in the mailbox be an indication that someone needs assisted living?
What might a social worker or professional geriatric care manager do during a home visit?
What might a social worker or professional geriatric care manager do during a home visit?
What could be a major sign that it's time to start looking at other care options?
What could be a major sign that it's time to start looking at other care options?
In what situation might emotional well-being tip the scales toward a move for an older adult?
In what situation might emotional well-being tip the scales toward a move for an older adult?
What should a caregiver do before raising concerns about moving from a beloved home?
What should a caregiver do before raising concerns about moving from a beloved home?
What might be an appropriate way to pitch a home assessment visit to an older adult?
What might be an appropriate way to pitch a home assessment visit to an older adult?
What kind of concerns might the loved one's primary doctor be able to address?
What kind of concerns might the loved one's primary doctor be able to address?
What role might the caregiver's exhaustion play in deciding whether to keep the older adult at home?
What role might the caregiver's exhaustion play in deciding whether to keep the older adult at home?
When is it appropriate to broach the subject of where to live with the older adult?
When is it appropriate to broach the subject of where to live with the older adult?
What is one of the concerns you might want to find out about the older adult before starting the conversation about moving or staying?
What is one of the concerns you might want to find out about the older adult before starting the conversation about moving or staying?
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