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1
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What percentage of adults older than 65 show significant memory decline & are unable to live independently?

A

15%

2
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What problems can accelerate memory loss?

A
  • Sleep apnea
  • HTN
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • DM
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Medications
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
3
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What are the recognized positive aspects of old age?

A
  • Increased wisdom
  • Experience
  • Expertise
4
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What are the four stages of psychological growth & development in the 2nd half of life?

A

1) Re-evaluation, exploration, & transition
2) Liberation, experimentation, & innovation
3) Recapitulation, resolution, & contribution
4) Continuation, reflection, and celebration

5
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Describe the characteristics of the re-evaluation, exploration, & transition phase?

A

Phase 1

  • Early 40s & 50s
  • Confront mortality for the first time
  • Plans & actions shaped by sense of personal discovery
  • Bilateral brain involvement

**Mid-life crisis

6
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Describe the characteristics of the liberation, experimentation, & innovation phase?

A

Phase 2

  • Late 50 - 70’s
  • “If not now, when?”
  • Feel free to speak mind & act according to needs
  • Retirement= try new things

*****Empty-nester

7
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Describe the characteristics of recapitulation, resolution, & contribution phase?

A

Phase 3

  • Late 60-80s
  • Motivated to share wisdom
  • Desire to find meaning
  • Attend to unfinished business
8
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Describe the characteristics of continuation, reflection, and celebration phase?

A

Phase 4

  • Late 70’s - end of life
  • Desire to restate & reaffirm major life themes
  • Want to live well to the end
9
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What drugs can effect memory in the elderly?

A
Benadryl 
Lortadine 
Ativan 
Ambien 
Halicon
Paxil
10
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What is the difference between delirium & dementia?

A
Delirium= acute 
Dementia= chronic