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Despite what one might think, only 4.1 % of those over the age of 65 are institutionalized.
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Ages of Old

Published on Mar 18, 2016

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Ages of Old

  • Young old - 64-74
  • Middle old - 75-84
  • Old old - 85-94
  • Elite old - 95 and older
Despite what one might think, only 4.1 % of those over the age of 65 are institutionalized.
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2.

Mental Disorders
NOT
a normal part of aging

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biologic changes

Genetically programmed vs. toxins/radicals
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Functional Capacity

  • Normal age related changes
  • Disease
  • Disuse or inactivity
One third of decline in function occurs in normal aging (disability), one third from disease (e.g. infection) and one third from disuse or inactivity.
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AGING impacts

CNS | MusculoSkeletal | Sensory | Renal
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Risk Factors affecting Health/Functional Status

  • Chronic Illness
  • Medications
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Polypharmacy
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Chronic Illness

  • Psych DO present with somatic Sx
  • VD/Delirium co-occur
  • Depression increases morbidity/mortality
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Older Adults & Medications

  • 33% of all Rx Meds
  • 40% of OTC
  • Twice as likely: adverse rxns
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POLYPHARMACY

  • Too many medications
  • Too many providers
  • NURSES SHOULD:
  • Assess client's med use
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