adulthood Flashcards
young adult=
late teens to late 30s
eriksons stage during young adult
intimacy vs. isolation
-intimate relations, positive feelings, successful role transitions
middle adult?
late 30’s- mid 60’s
eriksons stage during middle adult?
generativity vs. self absorption
-accepts change in appearance, reassesses life goals, content.
older adult and eriksons?
65+,
ego integrity vs. despair
look back at life with satisfaction, feels positives OR despair= bitter, not meaningful life
what is practical wisdom?
good judgement and complex problem solving
what is transcendent wisdom?
self-knowledge allows to transcend subjectivity and share understanding of life
baby boomers are?
ur dad! 1945-1964: hard working, individualistic, respect
generation X?
ur mom! 1965-1978- raised with both parents gone, problem solvers
generation Y?
me! multicultural, technological, public affirmation
adulthood in canada?
18 to vote, drinking is 18-21, financial dependence?
boomerang kids?
leave home but come back, sometimes lots
when do physical changes stop
20.
when is the peak year?
25! active, prime years, risk takers!
cognitive changes?
formal operations, relates values to social group, variations in thinking and reasoning, critical thinking
psychosocial changes?
- emotional health related to resolving personal and social tasks
- 23-28= refine self perception and capacity for intimacy
- 29-34= achieving money and goals!
erasure=?
sexual minorities are erased in the system that only allows binary gender (female/male)
career in adulthood?
hopes to have a fulfilling career, security, friendships, income
hallmarks in adulthood?
sense of meaning, direction in life, satisfaction, acceptance
kohlberg and adulthood?
preconventional (universal principles, understands human rights)
fowler and adulthood?
reflective period (religion is accepted or redefined)
- conjuctive= faith
- universalizing (rare)
health risks in adulthood?
family history, lifestyle, unplanned pregnancies, STIS, environment, eating disorders, suicide, accidental death/injury, substance abuse, depression
health concerns in adulthood?
infertility, exercise, routine health screening, job stress, family stress, pregnancy, acute care
middle adulthood.. physical changes?
lots of change!
- decreased skin turgor
- wrinkles
- height and bones
- harder to pump blood
- senses
- metabolism slows
- loss of neurons in urinary
menopause?
decrease in hormone production for woman
climacteric?
decrease in sexual activity, less firm erections in men
empty nest syndrome?
child leaves the home (more time for parent)
health concerns in middle adult
stress! level of wellness obesity forming positive health habits anxiety depression happiness
how can you intervene with stress?
reduce frequency of exposure, increase esteem, avoid stress with relaxation
what is obesity defined as
BMI> 30, around 25% are obese!
how many older adults are in private homes?
93%
how many older adults have a chronic condition?
91%
what are some common myths and stereotypes in older adults?
- “old”
- cant learn new skills
- depressed
- no sex
- less productive
- memory loss
attitudes in canada toward aging?
ew!!! values youth :( why!!!
what is ageism?
discrimination, negative societal attitudes toward aging
what is gerontological nursing in canada?
specialized care for aging and older adults
7 developmental tasks in older adults?
- adjust to decreased strength and health
- retirement and fixed lower income
- death (of others)
- accepting ones self as an aging person
- satisfactory living arrangements
- adult children relationships
- maintain quality of life
acute care facilities?
majority of clients. ER, goal is to protect health and return to previous level of independence?
long term care facilities?
assisted living (help with ADLs), 24-7 care, complex continuing care or chronic (specialized)
hosprice care?
specialized end of life, expert clinical skills and compassion
community care for older adutlts?
clinics, adult day programs, home care
all older people are forgetful?
NO! forgetfulness is not expected
what is delirium?
acute, reversible, sudden onset of disorientation an confusion
what is dementia?
gradual, progressive decline, irreversible
depression?
cluster of symptoms, worse in morning, lost interest, reversible
functional status in older adults?
begins to decline, usually linked to illness or disease
ADLs are vital! sudden changes may be significant
cognitive agility?
speed, maintains problem solving, judgment, creativity
memory (3 steps)
1st. sensory memory (environment)
2nd. short-term (storage or recent memory)
3rd. long-term (leaves short term, stored in long term)
are most older adults financially insecure?
no most are secure, variances in gender, status, income
who are at risk to being financially insecure?
alone, worked less than 10 years, immigrants, less stable
psychosocial changes
retirement social isolation abuse sexuality housing/environment facing death/grieving
health promotion?
- therapeutic communication
- touch (cultural awareness)
- cognitive stimulation
- reminiscence (recalling the past)
- body image interventions
- safety
- immunization
- stress
- health tests
barriers to health literacy?
Internal
§ Lack of knowledge
§ Lack of motivation
§ Insufficient skills to effect change in health habits
§ Undefined short- & long-term goals
External
§ Lack of facilities
§ Lack of materials
Lack of social supports
