Aging and Dying

Question 1

What is our current model of aging?

Answer 1

Aging is something that is devalued and viewed as a deficit.

Question 2

How does our current model of aging work?

Answer 2

It devalues aging by: commercialization, medicalization and public programs and policies.

Question 3

What is a successful aging model?

Answer 3

A successful aging model is one that shows us how to age well and is very predictable.

Question 4

What three things are characteristics of aging well?

Answer 4

1. Vitality
2. Productivity
3. Fitness

Question 5

Why are older populations less like to receive help and affection, even though they need it most?

Answer 5

This epidemic of loneliness is caused by how our culture views aging; it is devalued.

Question 6

What are the different forms that loneliness can come in?

Answer 6

• unable to relate to the younger generation
• unable to use technology to connect with others
• dying friends
• cognitive impairment

Question 7

In general, what causes an epidemic of loneliness?

Answer 7

Lack of meaningful connection

Question 8

Can you be happy when you’re aging?

Answer 8

It depends on your perspective: optimistic or pessimistic (our current culture’s view).

Question 9

Bob and Susan are an old couple. They report feeling like “strangers in the world”. What does this mean or refer to?

Answer 9

Ageism;

Question 10

What are the “linear frameworks of time” that lead to Ageism?

Answer 10

• Lived time
• Social time
• Cultural time

Question 11

Why is death and dying the final challenge of aging?

Answer 11

Decline in health variables causes death to approach as the person gets older and their BMI gets lower.

Question 12

When older populations begin to fear and have anxiety for death, as well as, attempt to fight the dying process because of thwarted dreams, what theory is referring to?

Answer 12

Terror Management Theory

Question 13

How can the implications of death be lesser for older populations?

Answer 13

• if they feel more valued
• having a positive/optimistic outlook
• have meaning and purpose
• support services (caregivers)

Question 14

T/F Respite Services for persons living with cognitive impairment and caregivers are more about improving quality of life than prolonging life.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F Care providers play an important role in the process of dying for a older Adults

Answer 15

True

Question 16

In Week 20, the video about People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers, what was the most important message?

Answer 16

Day supports are important and, improving the quality of life for both the caregiver AND the person living with Dementia are important.

Question 17

Why is there a lack of trust for the researcher?

Answer 17

The belief that aging is devalued.

Question 18

How did caregivers feel in LTC during the Pandemic?

Question 19

How did volunteers feel in LTC in the Pandemic?

Question 20

How was communication impacted in LTC in the Pandemic?

Question 21

How were the rights of people living with dementia in LTC affected during the pandemic?

Answer 21

• quarantined for months, not allowed to see others
• isolation
• subject to the rules of the facilities