Demographics of Aging

What is the perentage of the population that wil be over the age of 65 in 2030-205?

20%

What is the "common cold" of the elderly in relation to mental health issues?

depression

______________________ is defined as accumulated effects of impairments in multiple systems that render an older person vulnerable to situational changes

geriatric syndrome

In a report of elder abuse, who is the most likely the abuser?

the adult child

Erickson's Stages for Personality and Ego Development for "later life" is ___________ vs ____________

integrity vs despair

Polypharmacy is defined as taking _____________ medications at once

4-5 medications

______________ is an abrupt change in mental status, attention, and awareness

delirium

______________ is defined as negative bias or stereotypical attitude towards the aged

ageism

The most common type of elder abuse is _________________, followed by _________________ and ______________

psychological, followed by financial and physical

What are the five components of frailty?

-decreased gait speed

-decreased grip strength

-loss of 10 pounds in one year

-exhaustion

-decreased physical activity

What are the 5 M's of geratric patient management?

-mobility

-mentation

-medication

-what matters most?

-multiple comorbidities