Sleep and Rest
Chapter 20 Sleep and Rest Objectives 1. Describe normal sleep and rest patterns. 2. Describe how sleep and rest patterns change with aging. 3. Discuss the effects of disease processes on sleep. 4. Describe…
End-of-Life Care
Chapter 15 End-of-Life Care Objectives 1. Discuss personal and societal attitudes related to death and end-of-life planning. 2. Identify factors that are likely to influence end-of-life decision making. 3. Explore caregiver attitudes toward…
Sexuality and Aging
Chapter 16 Sexuality and Aging Objectives 1. Describe how sexuality changes with aging. 2. Discuss the effects of illness on sexual functioning. 3. Describe methods for assessing sexual functioning. 4. Identify the older persons…
Communicating with Older Adults
Chapter 5 Communicating with Older Adults Objectives 1. Identify communication techniques that are effective with older adults. 2. Define empathetic listening. 3. Identify the significance of nonverbal communication with older adults. 4. Discuss the…
Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Chapter 9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults Objectives 1. Discuss the types and extent of safety problems experienced by the aging population. 2. Describe internal and external factors that increase safety…
Coping and Stress
Chapter 13 Coping and Stress Objectives 1. Explain the concepts of stress and coping. 2. Identify the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of stress. 3. Describe methods for reducing stress. 4. Discuss changes in…
Self-Perception and Self-Concept
Chapter 11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept Objectives 1. Discuss the concepts of self-perception and self-concept. 2. Describe how self-perception and self-concept change with aging. 3. Discuss the effects of disease processes on self-perception and…
Theories of Aging
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging Objectives 1. Discuss how a theory is different from a fact. 2. Describe the most common biologic theories of aging. 3. Describe the most common psychosocial theories of…
Roles and Relationships
Chapter 12 Roles and Relationships Objectives 1. Describe normal roles and relationships. 2. Describe how patterns of roles and relationships change with aging. 3. Discuss the effects of disease processes on the ability…
Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
Chapter 4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations Objectives 1. Describe recommended health-maintenance practices, and explain how they change with aging. 2. Discuss the relationship of culture and religion to…
