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OA Test 2
Resources for Independence & Driving
Question | Answer |
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Special shower chairs; Toilet seats that are raised; Bedside cammodes; Sliding boards; Larger adaptive devises for small utensils (closing buttons/putting on socks) Raisers on chairs are types of equipment that helps OAs remain _____? | Independent |
What types of shoes help OAs remain independent? | those with Special shoe laces or Velcro |
What can help prevent falls in for an OA? | Glow in the dark liners for contrast to see end of stair or walls to prevent falls, as well as handrails. |
Clap on light switches; Big remote; Adapted phone with pictures and large numbers; Magnifying glass are all items that help an OA remain? | independent |
What does driving mean? | Independence |
T/F there is an increase in # of Older drivers and a decrease in number of miles driven? | False: Increase in numbers & Increase in number of miles driven |
T/F Older Adults drive Less driving in dark, bad weather, rush hour? | True |
T/F With OAs there are the same amount of number of tickets as for younger people? | True different offences: Left hand turn; Failure to signal; Not speeding, DUI or reckless. |
What do you need to talk with the family and the Older Adult Pt driving? | Need to have a talk with family and patient about driving. Should they be driving? Do they feel safe driving? |
When assessing an OA and their ability to drive you need to check what? | Need to check mental status, may not know how to drive anymore, may not hear or see. |
What might help a family that is concerned their OA loved one should not be driving? | Talk to the OA and have them see a doctor or a neurologist to see objectively if they fail a test to drive, that is easier than families telling them they cant drive. It needs to be physical and mental abilities. |
Who will test for driving abilities? | Not DMV, but occupational therapists will test for driving. |
In OAs there is a ____ number of crashes, but increasing over age of ___? | small # of crashes that increases over the age of 70 |
In OAs the crashes are more due to what? | More due to presence of diseases, and age related changes in reaction time. |
T/F If in a crash, injuries are more serious? | True |
What is the main reason for crashes in an OA? | Dementia is the main reason for crashes in older adults. |
Retirement from driving is a tough thing. Why? | Public transportation may not be available, and don’t want burden on family and friends. Often meet resistance when older adults are confronted about not driving. Nurse may need to refer a occupational therapist |