according to AARP surveys, the majority of older adults prefer to remain where as they age?
in their own home
trouble reading at close distances
presbyopia
name 5 vision changes related to typical aging.
- slight decline in visual field
- slower adaptation to light and dark
- reduced contrast sensitivity
- reduced depth perception
- increased sensitivity to glare
name 3 common eye conditions affecting older adults.
- macular degeneration
- cataracts
- glaucoma
name the 2 main effects of cataracts and macular degeneration on function.
- central vision loss
- reading, writing, and recognizing faces
name 4 effects of glaucoma on function.
- peripheral vision loss
- difficulty navigating through crowds
- bumping into obstacles
- difficulty reaching for items
- used to evaluate amount of light needed by an individual to read
- measures amount of light (lux) and temperature (Kelvin) that is ideal for reading
LuxIQ/2
name 4 lighting low vision interventions.
- task vs. ambient
- type of lighting
- balanced light levels
- glare filters
name 3 types of adaptive equipment low vision interventions.
- tactile markings
- contrast enhancement
- writing guides
- coordinated OT and PT services for clients with chronic diseases living in the community.
- five OT contacts and one PT visit
multicomponent home intervention program
name the 4 roles of the OT in a multicomponent home intervention program.
- semi-structured clinical interview to identify problem areas
- observational assessment for targeted areas (safety, efficiency, difficulty, and presence of environmental barriers)
- client engaged in problem solving to identify behavioral and environmental contributors
- follow up phone call to reinforce strategy use
name 4 outcomes of multicomponent home interventions.
- decreasing difficulty with ADLs and IADLs
- improving use of strategies
- reducing fear of falling
- improving self-efficacy
name 2 main components of task-specific resistance training.
- training in chair tasks
- bed-rise tasks
describe the functional task exercise program.
- 10 min warm up, 40 mins functional task exercise, 10 min cool down
- perceived exertion of 7-8 on a 10 point scale during the functional task exercise
- clients/participants record their performance
name 4 general types of functional task exercises used.
- moving with a vertical component
- moving with a horizontal component
- carrying an object
- changing between lying-sitting-standing
what is the goal of the lifestyle redesign intervention?
designed to slow age-related decline among community-dwelling older adults
assists older adults in developing a personally meaningful, healthy lifestyle that is sustainable
lifestyle redesign intervention
describe the exact method of the lifestyle redesign intervention.
- small group sessions 2 hrs/week, plus up to 10 one hour individual sessions
- identify and implement feasible and sustainable activity-related changes
- develop plans to overcome obstacles
- participation in selected activities - rehearsal and repetition of changes
name the 4 components of the lifestyle redesign intervention.
- didactic presentation
- peer exchange
- direct experience
- personal exploration
info brought by the OT
didactic presentation
participants tell stories about their own lives, how they meet challenges
peer exchange
“doing” in one’s apartment or community, or in the group sessions
direct experience
opportunity to reflect on applying concepts to individual concerns
personal exploration
name 5 examples of aging in place strategies.
- making their home bathroom more accessible
- environmental assessment in one’s home
- caregiver education
- medical management
- disease management
