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PNR108 EXAM 1 BLUEPRINT – JULY 2023 Concept Topic Notes Trends and Issues Attitudes toward Aging Economics of Aging Healthcare Provisions Elder Abuse Attitudes toward Aging- (it’s important to examine our own attitudes, values and knowledge about aging.) Economics of Aging- The stereotypical belief that many older adults are poor is not necessarily true. Healthcare Provisions - Medicare AND Medicaid: Medicare is the government program that provides health care funding for older adults and disabled persons. (Medicare Part A is hospital insurance. It covers inpatient hospital care; skilled nursing care following hospitalization; some cupational, speech, or physical therapists; and hospice services, but only after the patient pays an initial deductible and any copayments.) ( Medicare Part B- is medical insurance. It is optional but most people choose this coverage. This plan covers 80% of the “customary and usual” rates charged by providers’ fees, Medicare Part B covers: medically necessary ambulance transport; physical, speech, and occupational therapy; home health services when medically outpatient surgery or blood transfusions. Patient is responsible for the remaining 20%of the costs the difference

between the actual fee and the government’s “customary and usual” rate. ) ( Medicare C - Medicare Advantage Plans, are optional plans offered by private companies approved by Medicare to individuals who are eligible for Part A and enrolled in Part B.) (Medicare Part D- Prescription drug coverage, is a voluntary plan available to anyone enrolled in Part A or B of Medicare. It includes both stand- alone prescription plans and Medicare Advantage drug plans. ) (Older Adults who have high medication costs may experience the coverage gap, referred to as the donut hole.) Theories of Aging Biologic Theories Psychosocial Theories Health Promotion, Health Maintenance and Home Health Considerations Older Adult Health Practices Health Promotion & Maintenance Home Health Communicating with Older Adults Therapeutic Communication Acceptance, Dignity & Respect Barriers to Communication Medications and Older Risks Related to Aging

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