...include aspects of memory, executive functions, processing speed, reasoning, and multitasking. All of these mental functions are critical for carrying out everyday activities, living independently, and general health and wellbeing.The following two points are more important. First, different concepts of age-related decline occur all together. Second, slowed speed of information gathering accounts for a very large proportion of age-related decline in every cognitive domains. This slowing purpose of speed of the brain processing begins in young adulthood. Third, the ability of scheduling and undertaking multiple tasks everyday appears to be sensitive due to ageing, and to be particular impairments in dual-tasking seems to signal the onset of dementia. There is a massive explanatory gap in this growingly huge health problems the biological foundations of cognitive changes during old age across the spectrum, slowed information processing, and multitasking, are unknown till...
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...INTRODUCTION It is obvious that we are faced with an aging population. Within three decades individuals aged 65 years or older are expected to make up 23% of the Australian population (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013). This is a stable increase from 13% in 2007, emphasising Australia as an aging country (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013). This is evident not only within the demographic regions of metropolitan and rural cities and towns of Australia but also among other countries in the world. It is with this discrepancy that presents such a large challenge within the population and from a health perspective. This essay will explore the social, cultural and psychological health related issues linked with growth in the aging population and will focus on the baby boomer generation and the co-morbidities that are notably prevalent in the elderly. This essay will also consider the future role of the nurse and how their profession will be impacted in response to these trends. WHY DO WE FACE AN AGING CRISIS? As fertility rates decline and longevity increases we are coming to face a shift in population distribution with a greater proportion of older adults (Anderson and Hussey, 2013). It is important to note that this increase is due particularly to the Baby Boomer generation growing older and associated aging co-morbidities on the rise. The Baby Boomer generation consists of those born from the years 1945-1964 (Berman et al., 2012). As this generation grows older...
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...percent since 2000. (Hodel & Sanchez, 2012) The aging prison population calls for immediate attention and programs must be set in place to help treat dementia. According to the article “Forget Me Not: Dementia in Prison” (Maschi, Jung Kwak, Ko, & Morrissey, 2011 ); the aging prison population accounts for the fastest growing population which is now two times larger than in 2001. As of now there are no set policies to address the rising problem of inmates living with dementia. According to the Eighth Amendment, prisoners should have access to the appropriate level of care. By creating a policy and implanting a program, inmates living with dementia can receive adequate care and serve out their time....
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...such thing as over the hill.” As we age we tend to get forgetful. Have you ever wondered why? Well, this paper will tell you. This paper will talk about memory; age-related memory loss, types of memory loss, the similarities of aging and dementia. Memory loss is not an inevitable part of the aging process. The brain is capable of producing new brain cells at any age, so significant memory loss is not an inevitable result of aging. Your lifestyle, health habits, and daily activities have a huge impact on the health of your brain. Whatever your age, there are many ways you can improve your cognitive skills, and prevent memory loss. Many mental abilities are largely unaffected by normal aging such as your ability to do the things you have always do not and continue to do often, your common sense (Smith). Normal forgetfulness vs. Dementia. The following types of memory lapses are normal among older adults and generally are not considered warning signs of dementia. Occasionally forgetting where you left things you use regularly, such as keys and phone and glasses, forgetting names or blocking a memory with a similar one, occasionally forgetting an appointment (Smith)....
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...The baby boomers have created an increased population of individuals 65 and older (Wilson et al, 2006). As these individuals are living longer, plans must be set in place to support them not only financially but also physically (Wilson et al., 2006). Some individuals look towards institutional facilities or independent living facilities to place their aging relatives, and/or spouse. Elderly individuals would like to stay in their normal environment for as long as possible, but this is often not an option as sometimes the caregivers do not feel they can fully meet the growing needs of these individuals (M. Smith, personal communication, March 27, 2018). Agencies like Diversified Training Consultant Group are making continued care in the home...
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...Ashford University PSY 304 Lifespan Development Prof. Pamela Vincent May 18, 2015 How do our bodies and minds change from early to late adulthood? As we age does our mind simply begin to deteriorate in the same fashion as our body does in regards to it physical capabilities? Have you wondered what affect does peri and post-menopause have in relation to memory decline in women? Is dementia directly related to cognitive aging? All of these conditions have one thing in common, they all occur as the human body starts to age into late adulthood. Aging from early to late adulthood has an interconnected negative impact both mentally and physically on the human body but physical activity can help protect against cognitive decline. First we need to understand physical and cognitive development and the stages associated with early and late adulthood. Then we will examine the age related decline in mentalizing skills; how cognitive aging is related to dementia; and how aging is related to peri and post-menopause and it effects has on the body. Physical changes as the body ages from early to late adulthood are predictable and undeniable. Physical Development depends on maturation, or the biological unfolding of growth. Every individual has a schedule built into his or her genes that controls both the timing and degree of physical growth and decline. Bone growth and deterioration, the strengthening and...
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...then bring the proposal to the nursing and medical directors for the ER. The ANM and NM would have to decide whether the proposed change would be beneficial for the patients and their outcomes and do further research which they would then propose to the directors. From there, they would decide whether the research was sufficient enough to implement a change. C Full APA citation for at least 5 sources | Evidence Strength (1-7) and Evidence Hierarchy | 1. H., Bell, J., Karttunen, N. M., Nykänen, I. A., M., & Hartikainen, S. A. (2013). Analgesic Use and Frailty among Community-Dwelling Older People. Drugs & Aging, 30(2), 129-136. doi:10.1007/s40266-012-0046-8 | 2 and Experimental | 2. Haasum, Y., Fastbom, J., Fratiglioni, L., Kåreholt, I., & Johnell, K. (2011). Pain Treatment in Elderly Persons With and Without Dementia. Drugs & Aging, 28(4), 283-293. doi:10.2165/11587040-000000000-00000 | 2 and Experimental | 3. Nipp MD, R., Sloane MPH, R., Rao MD, A., Schmader MD, K., & Cohen MD, H. (2012). Role of pain medications, consultants, and other services in...
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...Important Health Issue In Australia 2013, Dementia. Dementia is a broad term that encompasses a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive cognitive functional decline including memory loss, loss of intellect, rationality, language skills, perception, social skills and physical function. Dementia exists in many different forms including Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies & the most common form of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease. (“Key Facts and Statistics,” 2013.) Dementia affects Australians of many ages and although Dementia is not considered a normal aspect of the aging process, approximately 92% of Australians diagnosed with Dementia are over the age of 65 years. ("Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of ageing,” 2012) It is estimated that there are currently over 321,600 Australians living with dementia and approximately 1,700 new cases of dementia diagnosed every week. I believe these incredible statistics combined with Australia’s rapidly aging population make Dementia Australia’s most important health issue in 2013. (“Key Facts and Statistics,” 2013.) The table below highlights the projected population growth & rapidly aging population facing Australia up to 2031. Table 1; [pic]“(Note: Reprinted from (Challenge 1, Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council,” n.d.) Australia’s rapidly aging population will see the number of Australians living with dementia increase by one third, to approximately...
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...“The Wisdom Paradox” (Goldberg, 2005) is a fascinating book about the biology of cognitive wisdom, including its unique costs and benefits. This book provides a thorough explanation of how people in later stages of life successfully undertake major cognitive tasks, as well as how this aptitude can be maximized. With vigorous and life-long mental activity in novel tasks learning new information, an aging person can gain wisdom and minimize clinical brain injury. Wisdom has intellectual, practical, moral, and spiritual facets. It can be defined as extensive pattern recognition of new information or situations as accurately being in some way similar to familiar information or situations, thus leading to successful problem-solving and reasoning abilities. There are many types of wisdom, including genetic, phylum wisdom, species or cultural wisdom, group wisdom, and individual wisdom. The wisdom of the phylum, which is contained in the amygdala, includes genetically-programmed, innate fears and survival mechanisms that have existed in all species for millions of years through evolution. This type of wisdom uses sensory and motor regions of the cortex, as well as subcortical regions of the brain. Cultural wisdom is expressed as language and other symbolic systems passed down through the generations for thousands of years. Language is made up of a self-organizing, complex neural network widely spread throughout various regions of the cortex that are not pre-wired. Group wisdom includes...
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...Dementia is considered an “overall;” disease. The disease in itself is one that is generally a degeneration in mental ability which is severe enough to interfere with everyday life. One major symptom that is associated with the disease is memory loss. Doctors will diagnose dementia if there are two or more of the following symptoms brought to them by their patient: • Memory • Language skills • Spatial Skills • Understanding of Information • Judgment and • Attention Not all patients will experience every symptom because each symptom depends on which part of the brain the disease is affecting. Thinking skills that are bad enough will reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities like hygiene and grocery shopping. People with Dementia...
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...Erikson- last three stages: Intimacy vs iso: close reciprocal connection. Not self-absorb. Emerging adult to lifelong iso..Divorce or death disruption.. Generativity vs stag: care for next generation. Raising own children or mentoring. Integrity vs despair: Erikson was 70 and decided on integrity. Personal journey from a person’s entire life in connection with society is the ultimate goal. Generativity: productive stage (7th). Art, care giving, employment. Caregiving: Kinkeeper: takes responsibility for maintaining communication among family. Sandwich Generation: middle aged adults squeezed by the needs of younger and older members of the family. Intimacy: connect with others; social convoy-family, friends, strangers who move through life with a person. Protective layer of social relation. Affects relationships with siblings and spouses. Integration of death and the acceptance of death. Maslow- top to bottom: 5.Self Actualization: need to live into someone’s full potential. Aesthetic, creative, and spiritual understanding. 4. Esteem: achievement, competence, respect from others. 3. Love and belonging: need to be loved, belong and acceptance. 2. Safety: Feel safe/secure.1. Physiological: need food, drink, shelter. Mid Life Crisis: 35-50yrs. Mostly men. Reflect back and evaluate life. Radical self-examination and transformation. Levinson study. The age 40 crucible-Gail Sheehy 1976. Characteristics of Personality: (O.C.E.A.N): “The Big Five” Openness- imaginative, artistic...
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...family caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Today’s college students will be asked to fill both of these roles in the future. This study examined the level of knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease among college students. Two-hundred college students at a mid-sized midwestern university completed an online survey that included the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (Carpenter et al., 2009). Although most participants knew that people with Alzheimer’s remember things from the distant past better than more recent events, many college students were unfamiliar with risk factors and average life expectancy. Implications and recommendations for educational programs and curriculum are discussed. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are significant health concerns affecting our older adult population (Sullivan & Muscat, 2007). As our population continues to age and our demography shifts to higher proportions of elders, the number of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia continues to increase. Although the causes of dementia are numerous, Alzheimer’s disease, which is irreversible and ultimately fatal, is the most common cause of dementia. About 70% of dementias in the United States are caused by Alzheimer’s disease (Brookmeyer, Evans, Hebert, Langa, & Herringa, 2011). This percentage increases to nearly 80% among those 90 years old or greater who have dementia (Brookmeyer et al.,...
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...The Devastation of Dementia: Pathophysiology and Case Study Introduction Relatively little is known about dementia, a disease which affects over 35 million people worldwide (Norton, et al., 2012). Early signs and symptoms may be confused with the “normal” aging process. Those with the disease often try to cover up their mental decline in the early stages, making early diagnosis even more difficult. Educating the medical community and the general population about the signs, symptoms and causes of dementia is an important step in seeking out a cure for this fatal disease. Dementia is a general term for a syndrome that is progressive in nature and is marked by deterioration in cognitive function that is greater than what would normally be expected. There are many types of dementia, the most common of which is Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Disease accounts for over 60% of the cases of dementia. Vascular Dementia is the second most common form. Others include Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinsonian Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia. There is no cure for any type of dementia, although there are treatments that help lessen the symptoms. Dementia is a progressive disorder and always results in death, either from complications such as falls" or pneumonia or the dementia itself. The number of people with dementia worldwide is expected to reach over 115 million by the year 2050. The current cost of treating dementia is over 1.5 times that of all cancers combined (Hurd...
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...Impact Nursing Ageism is a kind of unfairness that affects discrimination on people based upon their age. Sexism and racism are related to ageism include being adverse customs concerning people of various ages Cherry, K. (n.d.). Aging unavoidably includes increased need for health-care assistance at any level also at any position for almost all grown Americans. A summary of the current status of older- healthcare rings with hard info. For example, based on the ILC’s 2006 statement on ageism in America, 90% of elderly Americans nevermore get regular screening examinations for prostate or colon cancer, bone density, or glaucoma—every disease state can advance with age. Sixty percent of elder grown-ups do not get regular preventive health assistance,...
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...IS IT A 'SENIOR MOMENT' OR EARLY DEMENTIA? ANNOTATION 2 Wilcox, J. A., & Duffy, P. R. (2016, May). Is it a 'senior moment' or early dementia? Addressing memory concerns in older patients. Current Psychiatry. 15(5), 28+. Retrieved from Gale Psychology Database http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=PPPC&sw=w&u=oakv28633&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CA453722055&asid=a033e08c712ed7a301c741214c67d2d2 In the article "Is it a 'senior moment' or early dementia?" by Dr. James A. Wilcox and Dr. P. Reid Duffy, two categories of cognitive decline among people older than 65 are examined: normal cognitive change and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Normal cognitive change is a result of aging. A typical sign of normal cognitive change is forgetfulness. Common situations of forgetfulness include misplaced objects and short-term lapses. There is no need to worry about forgetfulness "... as long as the item or memory is recalled within 24 to 48 hours."...
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