Caring for Older Persons

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What is stigma?

Negative judgment or treatment that makes someone feel ashamed or different.

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  1. What does DIIPPS mean?


Dignity, Independence, Individualized care, Preferences, Privacy, and Safety.

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What is ageism?

Discrimination or prejudice against someone because of their age.

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What is Gerontology?

Study of the aging process

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What is Geriatrics?

Branch of medicine concerned with the care of older persons

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The death of a spouse/partner can have a major effects what are these?

  • Loneliness

  • Grief

  • Loss of companionship

  • changes of finances

  • changes in daily routines

  • increased dependence on others

  • changes in social activities


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What is dysphagia?

Difficulty swallowing

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What is Dyspnea?

Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath

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With Aging the skin mag become?

Thinner,Drier, less elastic and more fragile

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Observe and report significant changes such as

Chest discomfort, Sudden weakness, changes from person’s normal condition, unusual shortness of breath