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What is the study of health and practice of medicine within gerontology called?
What is the study of health and practice of medicine within gerontology called?
Which age group is considered 'Young old' according to the older terms mentioned in the text?
Which age group is considered 'Young old' according to the older terms mentioned in the text?
According to the Data from CDC, what was the life expectancy at birth in the US in 2000?
According to the Data from CDC, what was the life expectancy at birth in the US in 2000?
Which group of patients make up the highest percentage of specialist consultations?
Which group of patients make up the highest percentage of specialist consultations?
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What percentage of primary care visits in the healthcare system are composed of patients aged 65 years and older?
What percentage of primary care visits in the healthcare system are composed of patients aged 65 years and older?
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Who is attributed with the quote 'Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.'?
Who is attributed with the quote 'Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.'?
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What is a key difference between geriatric care and normal adult care?
What is a key difference between geriatric care and normal adult care?
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What differentiates the presenting symptoms of older patients from younger patients?
What differentiates the presenting symptoms of older patients from younger patients?
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What is emphasized in geriatric care in terms of treatment goals?
What is emphasized in geriatric care in terms of treatment goals?
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Why might health literacy be a concern in geriatric care?
Why might health literacy be a concern in geriatric care?
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What is a significant aspect of the assessment and plan process in geriatric care?
What is a significant aspect of the assessment and plan process in geriatric care?
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Which statement best summarizes the focus of geriatric care compared to normal adult care?
Which statement best summarizes the focus of geriatric care compared to normal adult care?
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What is the main focus of the course in Geriatrics as described in the text?
What is the main focus of the course in Geriatrics as described in the text?
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Which term is used to describe the state of being dependent, frail, and vulnerable in older adults?
Which term is used to describe the state of being dependent, frail, and vulnerable in older adults?
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According to the CDC data shown, what was the approximate life expectancy at birth in the US around the year 1940?
According to the CDC data shown, what was the approximate life expectancy at birth in the US around the year 1940?
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What aspect of aging is discussed in the text by focusing on activities such as daily living and instrumental activities of daily living?
What aspect of aging is discussed in the text by focusing on activities such as daily living and instrumental activities of daily living?
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What is emphasized as a failure in the context of aging and death, according to the text?
What is emphasized as a failure in the context of aging and death, according to the text?
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Which term is used in the text to describe the study of homeostasis and homeostenosis in aging individuals?
Which term is used in the text to describe the study of homeostasis and homeostenosis in aging individuals?
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What is the central focus of geriatric care philosophy as described in the text?
What is the central focus of geriatric care philosophy as described in the text?
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Why is self-awareness of personal attitudes towards aging, disability, and death important for students in geriatric care?
Why is self-awareness of personal attitudes towards aging, disability, and death important for students in geriatric care?
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What is the main emphasis of a philosophy of end-of-life care according to the text?
What is the main emphasis of a philosophy of end-of-life care according to the text?
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How does the text describe the role of the 4M's in the care of geriatric patients?
How does the text describe the role of the 4M's in the care of geriatric patients?
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What is highlighted as an intrinsic part of the life cycle according to the text?
What is highlighted as an intrinsic part of the life cycle according to the text?
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Why is understanding the cultural and ethnic values of older patients essential in geriatric care?
Why is understanding the cultural and ethnic values of older patients essential in geriatric care?
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What term is used in the text to describe the phenomenon where older adults may experience stress due to the accumulation of losses over time?
What term is used in the text to describe the phenomenon where older adults may experience stress due to the accumulation of losses over time?
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In the context of geriatrics, what is the term for the use of multiple medications by an individual, often leading to adverse effects or drug interactions?
In the context of geriatrics, what is the term for the use of multiple medications by an individual, often leading to adverse effects or drug interactions?
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Which term is used in the text to describe the state of being dependent, frail, and vulnerable in older adults?
Which term is used in the text to describe the state of being dependent, frail, and vulnerable in older adults?
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Who is credited with the quote 'Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory.'?
Who is credited with the quote 'Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory.'?
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'To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.' - Which theologian is associated with this quote?
'To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.' - Which theologian is associated with this quote?
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What did Lewis B. Smedes suggest happens when we forgive what we cannot forget, according to the text?
What did Lewis B. Smedes suggest happens when we forgive what we cannot forget, according to the text?
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What term is used to describe the concept of maintaining stability in aging individuals?
What term is used to describe the concept of maintaining stability in aging individuals?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to polypharmacy in older adults?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to polypharmacy in older adults?
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What term is used to describe the ability of older adults to adapt and recover from challenging situations?
What term is used to describe the ability of older adults to adapt and recover from challenging situations?
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In the context of geriatrics, what is the role of spirituality and legacy focused on?
In the context of geriatrics, what is the role of spirituality and legacy focused on?
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What is a common misconception about dependency in older adults?
What is a common misconception about dependency in older adults?
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Which theory focuses on the idea that aging is primarily due to the accumulation of damage in cells and tissues over time?
Which theory focuses on the idea that aging is primarily due to the accumulation of damage in cells and tissues over time?
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What is the term used in geriatrics to describe the study of maintaining balance and equilibrium in aging individuals?
What is the term used in geriatrics to describe the study of maintaining balance and equilibrium in aging individuals?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a theory of aging mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a theory of aging mentioned in the text?
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What is a common challenge associated with polypharmacy in older adults?
What is a common challenge associated with polypharmacy in older adults?
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In geriatric care, which aspect is emphasized in the assessment related to the spiritual and emotional well-being of the patient?
In geriatric care, which aspect is emphasized in the assessment related to the spiritual and emotional well-being of the patient?
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Which concept focuses on the intricacies of understanding and addressing the needs of caregivers in geriatric care?
Which concept focuses on the intricacies of understanding and addressing the needs of caregivers in geriatric care?
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What core concept in geriatrics emphasizes the ability of individuals to adapt and overcome difficult circumstances as they age?
What core concept in geriatrics emphasizes the ability of individuals to adapt and overcome difficult circumstances as they age?
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What is an important emphasis in geriatric care in terms of treatment goals?
What is an important emphasis in geriatric care in terms of treatment goals?
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Which theory of aging discussed in the text suggests that aging is primarily due to the accumulation of damage in cells and tissues over time?
Which theory of aging discussed in the text suggests that aging is primarily due to the accumulation of damage in cells and tissues over time?
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What term is used to describe the use of multiple medications by an individual, often leading to adverse effects or drug interactions in the field of geriatrics?
What term is used to describe the use of multiple medications by an individual, often leading to adverse effects or drug interactions in the field of geriatrics?
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How does geriatric care differ from normal adult care in terms of presenting symptoms?
How does geriatric care differ from normal adult care in terms of presenting symptoms?
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In the context of geriatrics, what is the term for the state of being dependent, frail, and vulnerable in older adults?
In the context of geriatrics, what is the term for the state of being dependent, frail, and vulnerable in older adults?
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What aspect is highlighted as a core concept in geriatric assessment and planning?
What aspect is highlighted as a core concept in geriatric assessment and planning?
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What is the main focus of promoting a philosophy of health care embedded in cultural competency for older patients?
What is the main focus of promoting a philosophy of health care embedded in cultural competency for older patients?
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Which aspect is NOT central to the care of geriatric patients as embodied by the 4M's approach?
Which aspect is NOT central to the care of geriatric patients as embodied by the 4M's approach?
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What is the philosophy of end-of-life care focusing on according to the text?
What is the philosophy of end-of-life care focusing on according to the text?
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Which theory of aging attributes aging to a primary accumulation of damage in cells and tissues over time?
Which theory of aging attributes aging to a primary accumulation of damage in cells and tissues over time?
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What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual uses multiple medications leading to adverse effects?
What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual uses multiple medications leading to adverse effects?
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What is emphasized as central in the care of geriatric patients with respect to cultural competency?
What is emphasized as central in the care of geriatric patients with respect to cultural competency?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Geriatrics
- Geriatrics is the study of health and practice of medicine within gerontology, which is the study of aging.
Importance of Geriatrics
- Patients 65 years and older comprise: • 29% of primary care visits • 32% of surgeries • 44% of emergency department visits • 43% of specialist consultations • 48% of hospitalizations
Life Expectancy
- In the US, life expectancy at birth has increased over the years: • 1900: 48 years • 1920: 54 years • 1940: 60 years • 1960: 67 years • 1980: 74 years • 2000: 77 years • 2020: 79 years
Geriatric Care
- Geriatric care is not just normal adult care for older patients, but involves: • Holistic, biopsychosocial approach • Assessment and plan based on proficient history and physical
- Geriatric care is also different due to: • Multiple chronic diseases present concomitantly • Diminished "health literacy" • Little evidence-based treatment • Lengthy encounters • Absent or blunted typical presenting symptoms
Course Objectives
- To provide basic knowledge about the aging process and essential skills and attitudes necessary to provide better healthcare to older adults
- To promote a philosophy of healthcare embedded in cultural competency
- To promote students' self-awareness of personal attitudes towards the aging process, disability, and death
Course Outline
- Core Concepts: demographics, theories of aging, homeostasis, homeostenosis, theories of longevity and cellular and tissue death, chronic disease states, polypharmacy and iatrogenic disease, dependency, frailty, vulnerability, robustness, resilience, home environment, catastrophes, and syndromes of the aging patient
- Activities of daily living and IADLs, geriatric assessment, spirituality, legacy, loneliness, dying and palliative care, care coordination/community resources, caregivers, osteopathic and podiatric care, competency, surrogacy, and other legal issues, financial dependency, public health policy and healthcare financing
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Explore core concepts in geriatrics and learn about caring for the elderly. Delve into the importance of dignity in end-of-life care and the challenges of aging. Dive into the course taught by Volker on 27th March 2024.
