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As seasons change, so do we age! Aging Adults Aging Statistics Persons 65 years or older: 2010 U.S. Data: 40.4 million (13.1%) 1 in every 8 Americans 2030 Projection: 72.1 million (19%) Chronic Conditions: 92% -

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  1. As seasons change, so do we age! Aging Adults

  2. Aging Statistics Persons 65 years or older: • 2010 U.S. Data: – 40.4 million (13.1%) – 1 in every 8 Americans • 2030 Projection: – 72.1 million (19%) Chronic Conditions: • 92% - one chronic condition • 77% - at least two chronic conditions

  3. WHAT CAN WH AN YOU D DO F FOR OR A A LOV OVE D ON D ONE ? UNDERSTAND THEI R CHRONI C CONDI TI ONS ASSI ST I N MEDI CATI ON RECONCI LI ATI ON PREVENT FALLS BE A FAMI LY ADVOCATE

  4. CO COMMON CH CHRO RONI NIC C CONDITIONS Heart Disease Congestive Heart Failure Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Cancer Stroke Diabetes

  5. A chronic disease with no cure Heart Disease Recognize Reduce Risk Take Regular Sym ptom s Factors Medications Doctor Visits • Chest pain • High blood • Follow • Schedule pressure instructions regular • Shortness of appointments breath • High • Be compliant cholesterol • Palpitations • Reconcile • Smoking medications • Faster heartbeat • Physical activity • Weakness • Nutrition • Dizziness • Stress • Nausea • Diabetes • Sweating

  6. Heart Disease Risk Factors Know the Risk Factors High Blood Pressure • 1 in every 3 adults • 140/ 90 or higher • Between 120/ 90 and 139-89 is prehypertension High Cholesterol • 1 in every 6 adults • Total cholesterol level > 200 • HDL (good) cholesterol level < 40 • LDL (bad) cholesterol level > 160

  7. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Reduce Risk W hat is it? Signs/ Sym ptom s Factors • Chronic, • Shortness of • Exercise more progressive breath • Reducing salt condition • Persistent cough intake • Occurs when or wheezing • Manage stress heart muscle does • Buildup of excess • Losing weight not pump enough fluid in body • Control: blood through to tissues • Coronary artery meet the body’s • Tiredness, fatigue disease needs for blood • Lack of appetite, • High blood and oxygen nausea pressure • Confusion • Diabetes • Increased heart • Obesity rate Heart enlarges Body diverts Heart blood from develops tissues to vital m ore m uscle organs m ass Blood vessels Heart pum ps 5.7 million Americans have heart failure narrow faster ( increase BP) About half of people who have heart failure die within 5 years

  8. Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) Chronic Obstructive

  9. Cancer Where may your loved one need help? • Giving medications • Monitoring symptoms • Advocating for appropriate medical care • Providing transportation to and from appointments, tests, and treatments • Communication with the older adult’s health care team • Helping with housekeeping • Handling insurance issues • Managing finances • Preparing meals or buying groceries • Caring for pets • Participating in end-of-life care

  10. Stroke

  11. Diabetes Affects 12.2 million Americans aged 60+ (23% of the population) An additional 57 million Americans aged 20+ have pre-diabetes Type 1 Type 2 Pre- Diabetes Diabetes Diabetes • Body is • Body is • Elevated unable to insulin blood produce resistant sugar insulin levels • More • Insulin common • Need to injections form minimize needed risks

  12. Diabetes Complications of Diabetes in Elderly • Blindness / cataracts • Heart disease/Stroke • Kidney failure • Nerve damage • Skin infections • Reduced blood supply to the limbs (leading to amputation) • Overflow incontinence - bladder is unable to empty and frequent urination of small amounts day and night • Vascular dementia

  13. ME DICA CATION R RE CO CONC NCILIAT ATION

  14. Medication Reconciliation • Average number of prescriptions for an elderly patient – 28.5 • Almost 250,000 seniors are hospitalized each year due to reactions between prescriptions and over-the-counter medications • Common misuses leading to adverse drug events: – Incorrect doses – Taking doses at the wrong times – Forgetting to take doses – Stopping a medication too soon

  15. Medication Reconciliation Top 10 Medications Involved in Adverse Events Out of the Hospital I n the Hospital • Insulin • Insulin • Anticoagulants • Morphine • Amoxicillin • Potassium Chloride • Aspirin • Albuterol • Trimethoprim- • Heparin sulfamethoxzole • Vancomycin • Hydrocodone/ acetaminophen • Cefazolin • Ibuprofen • Acetaminophen • Acetaminophen • Warfarin • Cephalexin • Furosemide • Penicillin

  16. Medication Reconciliation How are errors made? • Incorrect patient information – Age, weight, allergies, diagnoses • Communication – Collaborative teamwork between ALL healthcare members and the patient • Drug labeling, packaging, and nomenclature – Look-alike and sound-alike drug names, confusing packaging • Drug storage • Environmental factors – Poor lighting, interruptions • Staff competency and education • Patient education

  17. Medication Reconciliation P R  Gather all medications E  Prescriptions  Over-the-counter drugs V  Vitamin/herbal supplements E  Reinforce the medications  Desired effects N  Instructions (how and when)  Possible side effects T  Drug interactions I  Develop a medication usage sheet  Encourage use of ONE pharmacy O  Take current medication list to EVERY N physician appointment

  18. Medication Reconciliation Additional Safety Steps • Ensure proper storage • Discard any medications expired or without labels • Never take medications in the dark • If using a pill box, always keep one pill in the original medication container for identification purposes • Never mix more than one medication in a pill container

  19. Medication Reconciliation Medication Usage Sheet / List  Name of patient  Name of medication  Color of medication  Shape of medication  Dosage  Frequency  Reason taking medication  Date started taking medication  Prescribing physician’s name and contact information  Any special instructions/side effects

  20. Medication Reconciliation Medication Usage Sheet / List Patient Nam e: John Smith Name of Color/ Dosage Frequency Reason Date Prescribing Special Medication Shape taking started physician instructions Warfarin Pink / 2 mg 1/day CHF 08/27/ Dr. Miller (coumadin) oval 2012 (cardio) Zoloft Blue / 25 mg 1/day depression 01/02/ Dr. Cook oval 2013 (family) Benazepril Pink / 20mg 1/day high blood 04/18/ Dr. Cook (lotensin) triangle pressure 2013 (family) Aspirin White / 75 mg 1/day Prevent 06/25/ Dr. Cook round MI 2011 (family) Protonix Pale 40 mg 1/day Acid 07/06/ Dr. Sanger Do not yellow / reflux 2013 (GI ) crush, crew, oval or break

  21. FAL ALL PR PRE VE NTION

  22. Falls in the E 5 Key Risk Factors Lack of Physical Environmental Osteoporosis Impaired Vision Medications Activity Hazards • Calcium • Exercise • Regular • Know side • Home lderly regularly screenings effects inspection • Vitamin D • Wear proper • Clean eye • Talk with • Exercise fitting, glasses often physician or supportive pharmacist of • Use color and shoes fall concerns contrast strips on steps • Limit alcohol intake Two-thirds of those who experience a fall will fall again within six months One-third of all falls involve environmental hazards in the home

  23. Fall Prevention Home Inspection • Outdoors  Repair cracks of sidewalks and driveways  Trim shrubbery along pathway to home  Install handrails on stairs and steps  Remove high doorway thresholds  Keep walk areas clear of clutter and rocks  Keep walk areas clear of snow and ice  Install adequate lighting by doorways and along walkways leading to doors

  24. Fall Prevention Home Inspection • All Living Spaces  Use a change in color to denote changes in surface types of levels  Secure rugs and carpet edges with nonskid tape / avoid throw rugs  Remove oversized furniture and objects  Have at least one phone in each level of home  Reduce clutter  Adequate lighting (motion or night lights)

  25. Fall Prevention Home Inspection • Bathrooms  Install grab bars on walls around the tub and toilet  Add nonskid mats to bathtub  Mount liquid soap dispenser on bathtub wall  Install a portable, hand-held shower head  Add a padded bath or shower seat  Install a raised toilet seat  Use nonskid mats or carpets on floor surfaces that may get wet

  26. Fall Prevention Home Inspection • Kitchen  Keep commonly used items within easy reach  Make sure appliance cords are out of the way  Avoid using floor polish or wax to reduce slick surfaces

  27. Fall Prevention Home Inspection • Living, Dining, and Family Rooms  Keep electrical and telephone cords out of the way  Arrange furniture to allow ease walking around  Remove caster wheels from furniture  Use chairs easy to get in and out of  Use television remote control and cordless phone  Avoid clutter

  28. Fall Prevention Home Inspection • Bedroom  Put a bedside light with an easy to reach switch  Have a nightlight  Locate telephone within reach of bed  Adjust height bed to ease getting in and out  Have a firm chair, with arms, to sit and dress

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