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define the following age classifications:
-young old
-middle old
-old old
-centenerians
-semisupercentenarians
-supercentenerians
Young Old - 65-74 years
Middle-Old -75-84 years
Old-Old- 85-100- years
Centenarians- 100-104 -years
Semisupercentenarians- 105-109 - years
Supercentenarians- 110-119 years
what is significant in older adults and mental illness?
-Mental illness in older adults is often misdiagnosed.
-Mental illness in older adults is often under-treated
-Diagnosing and treating mental health problems in older adults can improve quality of life, functioning and recovery from illness
how are mental health issues seen in older adults?
-Depression—not a normal part of aging
-Depression and suicide risk—white males older than age 75 at highest risk
-Anxiety disorders
-Delirium—secondary to general medical condition
-Dementia
-Alcohol abuse
-Medications
-Abuse and Neglect
what can depression be confused with?
Can be confused with dementia and delirium
what assessment is done for depression? (3)
-Onset of mental status changes
-Level of consciousness
-Attention span
what is significant about aging and suicide risk? (2)
-Suicide in older adults probably under-reported
-Risk increases with age in men., especially 65 and older CDC (2015)
what creates an increased risk for aging and suicide? (3)
-Access to weapons
-Access to large doses of medications
-Chronic or terminal illness, pain
what is FOF?
Fear of Falling - results in activity restriction, homebound, agoraphobia
how are anxiety disorders seen in older adults? What are 4 risk factors?
-Most common- generalized anxiety disorder
-FOF- Fear of Falling - results in activity restriction, homebound, agoraphobia
-Risk Factors for Anxiety
-Childlessness
-Trauma
-Low socioeconomic status
-Female, single, multiple medical conditions