Aging Body Systems Outline
Team Strategy for Approaching and Completing This Project
In an effort to provide the most comprehensive presentation possible each member will research scholarly articles that offer up valid in-depth information about Depression in Aging Populations. Upon completion of research, members will collaborate in an effort to organize and complete assignment with information that will be effectively in providing an explanation of the effects of depression on the elderly.
Outline of Tasks
1. Introduction - Julie
2. The statistical data related to the disease or syndrome occurrence worldwide - Julie
3. Some symptoms of the disease or syndrome that may lead to the diagnosis - Julie
4. The prognosis for the disease or syndrome - Julie
5. How this disease or syndrome affects a person’s functional abilities - Joy
6. Physical and mental activities a person may do to minimize the adverse effects of the disease or syndrome - Joy
7. Programs and services that exist to support patients with this disease or syndrome - Joy
8. Recommendations – Joy
9. Conclusion – Joy
Order of Topics and Subtopics Presented (Totaling 23 Slides)
1. Introduction
2. Statistical Data Related to the Depression Occurrence Worldwide
· Changes Occurring Late in Life
· Incidence of depression in older persons
· Lifestyle, location, race, gender, and ethnicity
3. Symptoms of Depression
· Signs and Symptoms of Depression in Aging Populations
· Symptoms of Depression or Medication Induced Symptoms
· Symptoms of Depression or Dementia
4. Prognosis for Depression
· Causes of Depression in Aging Populations
· Clues of Depression in Aging Populations
· Depression and Disability
· Elderly Hospice Patients
· Depression and Illnesses in Aging Populations
· Effects of Medications on Depression
5. How Depression Affects a Person’s Functional Abilities
· Depression vs. Dementia
6. Physical and Mental Activities Used to Minimize Adverse Effects of Depression...