aging Flashcards
demographic transition
when the percentages of the population of age groups change (ex: from a small percentage of older people to a larger percentage of older people)
3 reasons societies age
- babies from the baby boom time have now grown older
- decrease in fertility rates
- decrease in mortality rates
co-morbidities
having distinct health conditions that are present at the same time
what are some health conditions the elderly are likely to face
- cardiovascular
- stroke
- cancer
- osteoarthritis
- diabetes
- mental illness/ dementia
what are some social conditions the elderly are likely to face
- poverty
- discrimination (ageism)
- difficulties with transportation and access to social services
- social isolation and rejection
- dependency
what could older people do to stay as healthy as possible and keep enjoying their social roles
- physical activity
- religion
- work
- volunteering
life course
- the life phases we progress through, throughout our lives
- the variations and continuities in people’s social status
life course emphasizes _____
the dynamics of social roles
(being a student, teacher, parent etc)
why are social roles important
because people find meaning, improve self-esteem, are recognized, and construct their identity
biographical time
personal events in one’s life (relationships, traveling, work)
historical time
events during a historical period (second world war)
what does the term “cultures of aging” refer to
a new way of life promoted in contemporary society, which is anti-old
informal care
care provided by people who are not under formal institutions of healthcare (siblings, spouses)
challenges/ problems informal carers are faced with?
- burnout
- social isolation
- psychological support
- financial support
