Across
- 2. _ _ among adults 60+ years is one of the fastest growing health problems in the U.S.
- 3. Elderly's most common disorder
- 4. term used for someone who lived longer than their loved one
- 7. late onset _ is characterized by persecuting delusions
- 9. can sometimes be blamed on UTI's
- 12. MMSE
- 16. 5th domain of dementia
- 17. 80-95% irreversible
- 18. 3rd domain of dementia
- 19. taking handfuls of pills
- 20. Normal aging process is generally characterized by a decrease in _ function
- 21. 4th domain of dementia
- 23. why grandma needs her fiber
- 25. Most people with _, also have significant depression
- 26. up to _% of elderly community residents experience depressive symptoms
- 28. #1 of the two most common drugs that are abused in older women
- 29. Elder abuse is difficult to estimate because of _
- 30. providers should help teach _ _ to help alleviate stress & anxiety
- 31. _ months or more to diagnose major depressive disorder due to death of loved one
- 32. #2 of the two most common drugs that are abused in older women
- 33. White men over 85 are at risk for
- 34. Crying, Sorrow, Anxiety, Agitation, Insomnia, Loss of Appetite
Down
- 1. an effective screening tool for recognizing problematic drinking
- 2. Sunrise may alleviate
- 5. first people to be aware of cognitive issues
- 6. Nursing Dx: _ _ _ related to confusion AEB wandering, cognitive dysfunction and mental dysfunction
- 8. dry mouth
- 10. GAD
- 11. Unique Stressor of the Elderly
- 13. Recurring or acute
- 14. Nursing Dx: _ __ related to mental dysfunction AEB distraction and decreased attention span
- 15. the ability to make a single decision about an aspect of health care
- 22. 1st domain of dementia
- 24. Decreased auditory acuity
- 27. gender most likely to be a caregiver
- 35. 2nd domain of dementia