CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS HOLISTICALLY
DAHLKEMPER CHAPTERS 1 TO 21
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND STUDY GUIDE
◉ What is Ageism?
Answer: Discrimination, or negative attitudes by others that
accompanies old age
◉ What is important to remember about Medicare?
Answer: It does NOT cover everything.
For those who are disables or over 65yo.
There are several parts (A, B, C & D)
◉ What is Elder abuse?
Answer: Physical, psychological, neglect, sexual and financial abuse.
◉ What are some examples of evidence of elder abuse?
Answer: Bruising in different stages of healing
Repetitive falls/fractures
Cigarette burns
Unexplained STD's/STI's
,◉ True or False: The primary caregiver is the most likely to be the
abuser.
Answer: True, typically they are financially dependent and the
abuser may have an existing mental health issues.
◉ Define Psychological abuse.
Answer: Intimidation, putting down, manipulation, etc.
◉ Define Neglect.
Answer: Malnourished, pressure ulcers, poor hygiene, withholding
meds, or overmedicating
◉ Define Financial abuse.
Answer: POA unlawfully taking over money/assets. Taking
advantage of elder financially.
◉ What is the difference between Limited POA and Durable POA?
Answer: Limited POA - control over 1 aspect
Durable POA - control over all aspects, elder still has control until
deemed incompetent. This can be changed.
*These are both different than guardianship.
, ◉ What is important to remember when interviewing an elder about
abuse?
Answer: BE DIRECT.
Do you feel safe?
Have you been sexually abused?
Are you being well-cared for?
Do you have enough foods?
Do you receive your medications?
◉ Describe guardianship.
Answer: This is a court appointed guardian for an elder who is
incompetent to make own decisions. Complete authority!
◉ True or False: DNR orders are a prescription for no CPR.
Answer: True, you either do CPR or you don't.
◉ What is an appropriate question to ask to assess cultural needs?
Answer: What do you think helps people (you) get better?
◉ True or False: Depression is over-diagnosed in the elder
community.
Answer: FALSE, Depression is missed in the elder community
because symptoms are dismissed and labeled as confusion.
DAHLKEMPER CHAPTERS 1 TO 21
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND STUDY GUIDE
◉ What is Ageism?
Answer: Discrimination, or negative attitudes by others that
accompanies old age
◉ What is important to remember about Medicare?
Answer: It does NOT cover everything.
For those who are disables or over 65yo.
There are several parts (A, B, C & D)
◉ What is Elder abuse?
Answer: Physical, psychological, neglect, sexual and financial abuse.
◉ What are some examples of evidence of elder abuse?
Answer: Bruising in different stages of healing
Repetitive falls/fractures
Cigarette burns
Unexplained STD's/STI's
,◉ True or False: The primary caregiver is the most likely to be the
abuser.
Answer: True, typically they are financially dependent and the
abuser may have an existing mental health issues.
◉ Define Psychological abuse.
Answer: Intimidation, putting down, manipulation, etc.
◉ Define Neglect.
Answer: Malnourished, pressure ulcers, poor hygiene, withholding
meds, or overmedicating
◉ Define Financial abuse.
Answer: POA unlawfully taking over money/assets. Taking
advantage of elder financially.
◉ What is the difference between Limited POA and Durable POA?
Answer: Limited POA - control over 1 aspect
Durable POA - control over all aspects, elder still has control until
deemed incompetent. This can be changed.
*These are both different than guardianship.
, ◉ What is important to remember when interviewing an elder about
abuse?
Answer: BE DIRECT.
Do you feel safe?
Have you been sexually abused?
Are you being well-cared for?
Do you have enough foods?
Do you receive your medications?
◉ Describe guardianship.
Answer: This is a court appointed guardian for an elder who is
incompetent to make own decisions. Complete authority!
◉ True or False: DNR orders are a prescription for no CPR.
Answer: True, you either do CPR or you don't.
◉ What is an appropriate question to ask to assess cultural needs?
Answer: What do you think helps people (you) get better?
◉ True or False: Depression is over-diagnosed in the elder
community.
Answer: FALSE, Depression is missed in the elder community
because symptoms are dismissed and labeled as confusion.
