study guide for care of the older adult OA

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communications - refers to all forms of communication that enhances or supplements speech and writing. AAC can enhance (augment) and replace (alternate) conventional forms of expression for people who can not communicate through speech, writing or gestures. active aging - based on the human rights of older people - principles of independence, participation, dignity, care and self fulfillment adherence in low literacy patients - color code medication bottles or use organizer that separates daily doses into morning, noon, evening and night ADL's vs IADL's - ADL - Activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, transferring, walking, eating, and continence. IADL - Activities R/T independent living such as meal preparation, money mgmt., shopping, housework, telephone use. African Americans - second larges minority populations. Role of religion and spirituality plays important role in health and wellness. Equate good luck, good fortune, and good health with being right with God. Disease and illness can be thought of as being in disfavor with God. Believe they have less control over their health and well being than God. Illness/disease is part of God's plan.