GERIA ENDTERM PART 1 - HEALTH PROMOTION

Health Promotion (Older Adults)

Activities aimed at improving quality of life, preventing illness, and maintaining functional ability in aging individuals.

Fitness (Older Adults)

A lifelong goal that helps prevent and slow chronic illnesses.

Role of Health Education

Promotes wellness through patient teaching and counseling.

Effect of Physical Fitness

Improves both physical and emotional health.

Positive Attitude

Enhances lifestyle changes and overall quality of life.

Biological Age

Refers to physical condition of the body.

Chronological Age

Refers to actual age in years.

Exercise

Includes aerobic, strength, and flexibility activities to maintain mobility and independence.

Walking (Best Exercise)

Most acceptable and safest form of exercise for older adults.

Nutrition (Older Adults)

Adequate intake of calcium and Vitamin D supports overall health.

Nutritional Screening Initiative (NSI)

Tool used to assess risk for nutritional deficiencies.

Health Maintenance Visits

Regular check-ups (at least yearly) including immunizations.

Adequate Sleep

Restores energy, preserves biorhythms, and improves mental function.

Avoidance of Tobacco & Alcohol

Prevents disease and promotes safety.

Dental Examination

Regular oral care and denture assessment to maintain oral health.

Pneumococcal Vaccine

Given at age 65–70 and repeated every 10 years.

Influenza Vaccine

Administered yearly.

Tdap Vaccine

Given once in a lifetime.

Shingles Vaccine

Based on individual risk and physician recommendation.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Given depending on risk factors.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Recommended due to higher risk of severe illness in elderly.

Positive Outlook

Maintaining optimism improves emotional well-being.

Social Connection

Staying in touch with family and friends supports mental health.

Community Involvement

Joining groups helps build relationships and reduce isolation.

Loss of Control (Impact)

Can negatively affect mental health in older adults.

Independence (Elderly)

Maintaining self-esteem and autonomy is essential.

Assistive Devices

Help promote self-care and independence.

Decision-Making Support

Encouraging control improves confidence.

Goal Setting

Short- and long-term goals improve motivation.

Stress Management

Use of relaxation techniques (e.g., deep breathing, Tai Chi).

One-on-One Therapy

Provides a safe environment for emotional expression.

Psychodrama

Uses role-playing to explore problems and emotions.

Occupational Therapy

Helps individuals perform meaningful daily activities.

Music Therapy

Promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves mood.

Art Therapy

Encourages emotional expression and coping through creativity.

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Uses animals to improve emotional and cognitive function.

Recreational Therapy

Activities (e.g., gardening) that enhance independence and well-being.

Play Therapy (Older Adults)

Helps express feelings through guided activities.

Ineffective Health Maintenance

Inability to identify, manage, or seek help for health needs.

Ineffective Health Management

Difficulty integrating treatment into daily life.

Noncompliance

Failure to follow prescribed treatment regimen.

Goal for Noncompliance

Identify causes and improve adherence to treatment.

Socioeconomic factors, Beliefs & attitudes of both patients & providers, Specific motivation based on the efficacy of beliefs, Access to resources, Financial limitations, Lack of transportation

6 Barriers to Health Promotion