Part II - Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

Part II assignment: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult Questions.

1. Differentiate the following, and provide 2 examples of each:

· Activities of daily living (ADLs)

· Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)

· Advanced activities of daily living (AADLs)

2. Discuss at least 2 disorders that may alter an older adult’s cognition.

3. What are some indications of possible caregiver burnout?

4. Describe a method of assessing an older adult for depression.

5. Describe 3 contexts of care of an older adult.

6. How do falls affect older adults? Name some interventions.