CSS Senior Health & Wellness Programs Flashcards
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What is the 'Silver Sneakers' program and who is eligible?
Answer: A fitness program available to Medicare Advantage members at no additional cost
Silver Sneakers is a fitness program included with many Medicare Advantage plans that provides gym access and exercise classes at no additional cost to eligible older adults.
Which chronic condition is most prevalent among Americans aged 65 and older?
Answer: Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypertension affects nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older, making it the most prevalent chronic condition in this age group and a major driver of cardiovascular disease.
What is 'dysphagia' and why does it require specialized nutrition management in senior care?
Answer: Difficulty swallowing that increases aspiration risk and requires texture-modified foods and thickened liquids
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing that can cause aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition, requiring speech therapy evaluation and IDDSI texture-modified diet and liquid consistency modifications.
What role does Vitamin D play in senior health, and why is deficiency common?
Answer: Vitamin D supports bone health and immune function, and is deficient in many seniors due to reduced sun exposure and skin synthesis
Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, bone density, and immune function; seniors frequently are deficient due to reduced outdoor activity, sun avoidance, and decreased skin synthesis with aging.
What is the recommended approach to pain management in older adults that minimizes opioid risk?
Answer: A multimodal approach combining non-pharmacological therapies, NSAIDs cautiously, and acetaminophen before considering opioids
Multimodal pain management using physical therapy, heat/cold, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and safer analgesics minimizes opioid exposure and associated fall and cognitive risks in older adults.
What does the 'STEADI' initiative stand for and what is its purpose?
Answer: Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries — a CDC fall prevention initiative for clinical settings
STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) is the CDC's initiative providing clinical tools and resources to screen, assess, and intervene to reduce older adult falls.