Physiologic Changes
Chapter 3 Physiologic Changes Objectives 1. Describe the most common structural changes observed in the normal aging process. 2. Discuss the impact of normal structural changes on the older adult’s self-image and…
Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs
Chapter 6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs Objectives 1. Identify the various types of nutrients. 2. Identify the components of a healthy diet for older adults. 3. Describe age-related changes in…
Activity and Exercise
Chapter 19 Activity and Exercise Objectives 1. Describe normal activity and exercise patterns. 2. Describe how activity and exercise patterns change with aging. 3. Discuss the effects of disease processes on the ability…
Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
Chapter 17 Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes Objectives 1. Discuss changes related to aging that have an effect on skin and mucous membranes. 2. Identify the older adults who are…
Trends and Issues
Chapter 1 Trends and Issues Objectives 1. Describe the subjective and objective ways that aging is defined. 2. Identify personal and societal attitudes toward aging. 3. Define ageism. 4. Discuss the myths that exist…
Cognition and Perception
Chapter 10 Cognition and Perception Objectives 1. Describe normal sensory and cognitive functions. 2. Describe how sensory perception and cognition change with aging. 3. Discuss the effects of disease processes on perception and…
Health Assessment of Older Adults
Chapter 8 Health Assessment of Older Adults Objectives 1. Identify different levels of assessment. 2. Describe the difference between subjective and objective data. 3. Discuss the importance of thorough assessment. 4. Describe appropriate methods…
Elimination
Chapter 18 Elimination Objectives 1. Describe the normal elimination processes. 2. Describe age-related changes in bladder and bowel elimination. 3. Discuss methods for assessing elimination practices. 4. Identify the older adults who are most…
Medications and Older Adults
Chapter 7 Medications and Older Adults Objectives 1. Identify factors that increase the risk for medication-related problems. 2. Discuss the reasons each of these factors increases health risks for the aging person….
Values and Beliefs
Chapter 14 Values and Beliefs Objectives 1. Discuss the impact of personal values and beliefs on everyday life. 2. Identify values and beliefs commonly found in today’s older adult population. 3. Discuss how…
