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Older Adults Theories of Aging Individualized Aging NURS 1020: Exam 3 Crossroads for Where, How, Who, will assist the older Older Adults adult? COURSE OUTCOME  Describe principles of safe, patient-centered, evidence- based nursing care to adults at the basic level, guide...

Older Adults Theories of Aging Individualized Aging NURS 1020: Exam 3 Crossroads for Where, How, Who, will assist the older Older Adults adult? COURSE OUTCOME  Describe principles of safe, patient-centered, evidence- based nursing care to adults at the basic level, guided by the Caritas philosophy. COMPETENCY  Describe principles of patient-teaching that reflect developmental, ethnic, social, and cultural consideration. CONCEPT  Development: The sequential physical and psychological capacities that allow complex adaptation to the environment. UNIT OUTCOMES  Discuss teaching methods based on the adult and older adult developmental levels.  Discuss theories of aging.  Describe individualized aging.  Physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial health Variabilit y Among Levels of Examples; ADL, Paying Bills, functional ability Dressing, Older Grooming, Toileting Adults Dependence vs. independence Strengths and abilities  Wear-and Tear repeated insults and the accumulation of metabolic wastes cause cells to wear out and cease functioning. Four Genetic cells have a preprogrammed number of cell Predomina divisions, that define the life of that cell and ultimately the time of naturally occurring death. nt Cellular Malfunction Theories malfunction in the cell causes changes in DNA leading to alteration of cell replication and impair a cell to function normally. of Aging Autoimmune Reaction Immune system perceives some cells as foreign triggering an immune response to destroy the body’s own cells.  Most scientists consider Theories of aging to be a combination of the 4 Theories of Aging and Aging inherited traits and responses to environmental stressors. Genomics  Genomics: Study of all genes in humans including the interactions with each other, the environment and psychological and cultural factors.  Personalized Healthcare  Describes medical treatments that are targeted to patients based on their specific genetic code in order to provide a tailored approach.  These practices use preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions that are based on genetic tests and family history.  The goal of personalized healthcare is to improve health outcomes and the healthcare delivery system, as well as the individuals’ quality of life. Myths and Stereotypes  Older adults are:  Ill, disabled, and unattractive  Forgetful, confused, rigid, boring, and unfriendly  Unable to learn and understand new information  Not interested in sex or sexual activities Is this ALL OR SOME Older Adults?   Sit or stand at eye level, in front of Communicatin the patient in full view. g With an  Face the older adult while speaking; do not cover your mouth. Speak Older Adult clearly.  Provide diffuse, bright, nonglare lighting.  Encourage the older adult to use his or her familiar assistive devices such as glasses or magnifiers. Individualized Aging: consider two concepts SELF-PERCEPTION OF WELL- OLDER PATIENTS’ CONCEPT BEING DEFINES THEIR OF HEALTH REVOLVES PERSPECTIVE ABOUT AROUND HOW THEY QUALITY OF LIFE. PERCEIVE THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION. Practice Question  When educating an older adult, what example would indicate the nurse has a stereotype against the patient?  1. “I should make sure and tell your husband, since I doubt you will remember”  2. “Is there enough light for you to see the education sheet I just handed you?”  3. “Would you like for your husband to participate in this education with you?”  4. “When I am done showing you this skill, I will have you demonstrate it back to me”