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cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What communication technique has been developed specifically for dealing with demented elderly persons?

a. Cognitive therapy
b. Validation therapy
c. Geriatric Depression Scale
d. MMSE (Mini-Mental Status Examination)

Question 2

Compared with the doses of medication given to a young adult, the doses given to an old-old person are usually

a. Smaller
b. Larger because the old-old person is probably sicker
c. The same
d. Minimal because the person is very old and probably near death

olivia_paige29 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Validation therapy is a communication technique that has been developed specifically for dealing with demented elderly persons (including persons with Alzheimer's disease). It focuses on accepting the person's view of reality and age-appropriate behavior and can be used to calm a pacing, agitated older person. Responses C and D refer to tools used in neurological and psychological assessment. Cognitive therapy (response A), also known as cognitive behavioral therapy, is a method of treating many emotional and psychological problems, including anxiety, depression, and phobias.

Answer to Question 2

A
Medication doses for a young or middle-aged person may overwhelm the systems of an elderly person with devastating results. As people age, their metabolism often slows, and there are many changes in body systems that can affect a drug's absorption and excretion. Older people often require smaller drug dosages. For these reasons, responses B and C are incorrect. Response D is also wrongand insensitive and uncaring.