NUR 229 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Urinary Incontinence, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Urinary Retention
5 Apr 2018
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Key terms to know: activities of daily living, elder abuse, durable power of attorney, presbyopia, presbycusis, ageism, comorbidity, delirium, dementia, depression, instrumental activities of daily living, polypharmacy. Blunted taste may contribute to preference for salty, high seasoned foods, but herbs, onions, garlic, and lemon can be used as substitutes for salt to flavor food. Cognitive aspects of aging page 204-205: cognition can be affected by many variables, including sensory impairment, physiologic health environment, sleep, and psychosocial influences. Older adults may experience temporary changes in cognitive function (delirium) when hospitalized or admitted to skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, or long-term care facilities: good sleep hygiene can improve cognition, as can treatment of depression and anxiety. Significant age-related declines in intelligence, learning, and memory are not inevitable. Many factors affect the ability of older adults to learn and remember not to perform well in testing situations.
