Taste changes as we get older. Whlch of the following may occur because of these changes? OResidents may compiain about the lack of flavor in food served
O Residents may have an increased appetite.
Residents may neglect oral hygiene.
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Jane, a direct care staff person, assists Tyra, a resident with Parkinson's disease. Recantly, Tyra has
shared with Jane that she does not llke the near-approachlng winter months. Durlng these months, Tyra
told Jane she gets especially tlred and just wants to sleep. Which of the following might Jane, the direct
care staff person, conslder dolng to help Tyra?
O Inform her doctor that the Parkinson s disea
e is getting worse
ORecommend a trip to a warm and sunny location during the winter months
OShare Tyra's symptoms with a supervisor
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Miguel suffers from stiffness in the hips and knees. He has not had any major Injurles or surgerles, and he
Is in very good health according to his doctors. To help prevent stifTness in his hips and knees, a dliract
care staff person might recommend the resident
Owalk less
O rest more often
Oengage in simple exercises like walking
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What happens to the skin as a person gets older?
OIt becomes less elastic and this increases the chances of bruising
OIt becomes more elastic and this increases sweating and perspiration
O Its elasticity remains the same
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