CSS Senior Health & Wellness Programs Flashcards
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What is the '5 M's of Geriatrics' framework used in senior health assessment?
Answer: Memory, Mobility, Medications, Multi-complexity, and Matters Most (goals)
The 5 M's framework (Mind, Mobility, Medications, Multi-complexity, and what Matters Most) organizes geriatric care around the key domains most relevant to older adults' health and goals.
What is the purpose of a senior center's 'evidence-based wellness program' designation?
Answer: Confirming that the program has been rigorously tested and shown to produce measurable health improvements
Evidence-based program designations confirm that a wellness intervention has been evaluated through research and shown to produce significant, measurable improvements in health outcomes.
Which nutrition screening tool is widely used to identify malnutrition risk in older adults?
Answer: Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a validated screening tool for identifying malnutrition or malnutrition risk in community-dwelling and institutionalized older adults.
What is the role of occupational therapy (OT) in senior wellness and independence?
Answer: Helping seniors maintain or regain ability to perform daily activities through adaptive strategies and environmental modifications
Occupational therapists help seniors maintain meaningful activities and independence through functional assessment, adaptive equipment, task modification, and home environment recommendations.
What is 'motivational interviewing' and how is it applied in senior wellness programs?
Answer: A collaborative communication approach that helps seniors explore and resolve ambivalence toward health behavior change
Motivational interviewing uses open-ended questions, reflective listening, and affirmations to help individuals find their own motivation for making health behavior changes.
Which hearing assistive technology is commonly recommended for seniors with mild-to-moderate hearing loss to improve quality of life?
Answer: Hearing aids fitted by an audiologist
Audiologist-fitted hearing aids are the primary assistive technology for mild-to-moderate hearing loss, improving communication, reducing social isolation, and potentially lowering dementia risk.