Communicating Treatment Plans to the Older Adult
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Communicating Treatment Plans to the Older Adult
Gabriel Rios, MLISHealth Literacy Consultant
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Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States. Projections forecast that by 2030, 20% of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older.
FEDERAL INTERAGENCY FORUM ON AGE-RELATED STATISTICS, 2008
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Learning Objectives
Review the aging process and its effects on learning
Discuss barriers to teaching the older adult
Review strategies for teaching the older adult
Discuss communicating treatment plans and self care goals
Practice communicating treatment plans and self care goals
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Review the aging process and its effects on learning
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The Aging Process
Unique
Multi-dimensional
Genetic
Environmental
Cultural
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Effects of the Aging Process
Physical
Psychological
Cognitive
Social & Cultural
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Ohio State University College of Medicine
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Effects - PhysicalSubject to genetic and environmental factors
Degenerative sensory changes
Vision
Hearing
Touch
Reaction times
Spatial orientation
MobilityIMAGE: LASVEGASYMCA.ORG
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Effects - Psychological
Psychological aspects of aging are related to the person’s ability to adapt
Mood
Self-concept
Personality
Losses
Former role
Spouse, family, friends, etc.
Economic security
Familiar surroundings
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Effects - Cognitive
Perception
Memory
Thinking
Learning
Problem solving
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