Elder Abuse Reporting

Working with Older Adults

Please Read and Complete Test
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1. The 2010 Census shows the 65 and older population is growing faster than the total U.S. population.

True False
2. As we get older our bodies change in the following ways:

Our smell, taste, sense of feel, eyes, and hearing The way we look- our nails, body, eyes Our skin and hair Weight changes Body systems such as our heart, digestion, and healing time All of the above
3. People age at the same rate and in the same way.

True False
4. The following factors contribute to aging:

Physical Psychological Lifestyle Environmental Social All of the above
5. Because of changes in the circulatory system, older people often feel cold especially in their hands and feet.

True False
6. If your client is cold you could offer them a hot water bottle or heating pad.

True False
7. Because of changes in digestion older people often have a ____________ mouth and may have other digestive issues such as ____________ bowel movements. ( Fill in the blank)
8. As people age, their breathing changes, ways that the aide can help the client with this are:

a. Encourage your client to take their time doing activities b. Encourage your client to rest every so often and take slow, deep breaths c. Notify your supervisor if your client is changing in case medical attention is needed d. a nd b e. a,b, and c
9. If the client has trouble with digestion, one suggestion you could give would be to ask the client to eat slowly and chew well.

True False
10. because of the changes with aging and the nervous system, older people often have trouble with:

Falling asleep Getting used to changes in light Going up and down stairs Keeping their balance All of the above
Bonus- Think about what you have learned about how a person ages and how it will affect your everyday work with your elderly clients and write down your responses:
Should be Empty:

Working with Older Adults