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Taylor: Ch 20

Key Terms - Older Adult

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Ageism attitudes that stereotype the older adult on the basis of chronologic age
Alzheimer's Disease type of dementia in which discrete patches of brain tissue degenerate; this devastating disease eventually affects all body functions
Delirium a temporary state of confusion
Dementia organic impairment of intellectual functioning, gradually leading to interference with social or occupational functioning, memory, and often personality integration
Functional health level of health defined by one's ability to carry out usual and desired daily activities
Gerontology study of all aspects of the aging process and their consequences
Gerontologic Nursing nursing specialty concerned with the care of the older adult
Life review/Reminiscence universal phenomenon identified by Butler as a review of one's life through one's recollections
Middle Adult the adult between the ages of 40 and 60 years; also called middle adulthood
Older adult refers to adults over age of 65
Polypharmacy the use of many medications at the same time
Reality orientation method of care used to promote awareness of reality in confused or disoriented patients
Social isolation sense of aloneness because of decreasing relationships with others, resulting from attitudinal, geographic, financial, or illness-related factors
Sundowning syndrome describes a phenomenon when a person habitually becomes confused or disoriented with darkness
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