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Moral Duty
Describes certain actions required of you if you are to play your part in preventing harm and building a society in which individuals can thrive.
Morality
Personal or cultural values, codes of conduct or mores that distinguishes between right and wrong.
MRP - Medication Related Problem
An undesired event experienced by a patient that involves or is suspected to involve drug therapy and actually or potentially interferes with a desired patient outcome. Risk factors: 85+, 9+medications, low body weight, low kidney function
Multiple Jeopardy
Simultaneous membership in two or more disadvantaged groups with varying consequences for life and well-being in old age. Example: African american female with low income and elderly
Volunteer Policy
Senior companion Foster grandparents RSVP SCORE
Wear and Tear Theory
Stochastic - randomly determined Theory is based on the assumption that continued use leads to worn out or defective parts of the body and sees aging as the result of chance. This wearing out is further affected by the accumulation of by products in cells/tissues that are detrimental to normal functioning. This theory dates back to Aristotle and can be related to the damage of joints and bones from use over time.
Whistle blowing
Action taken by a whistleblower (person making the report) where there is evidence that a team member is engaging in unethical or incompetent behavior.
Wisdom
Plato: An understanding of the physical and social world, meaning of life Aristotle: self knowledge, self insight Five models of aging and Wisdom 1. The received view - wisdom develops in old age after awaking 2. Fluid intelligence parallel: wisdom peaks early then declines 3. Crystallized intelligence parallel- wisdom develops over time 4. Fluid/crystallized intelligence parallel: wisdom increases then decreases 5. Wisdom continually deteriorates with age
Xerosis
Common condition in elders, skin becomes dry and rough with scaly appearance. Hands, forearms, genital area…could be due to reduced function of sebaceous and sweat glands, Other causes include dry climate, indoor heating and cooling system, use of harsh soaps, frequent bathing and bed rest
Four phases of sexual response
Excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution Changes for men: excitement - takes longer to achieve erection; plateau can be maintained longer; orgasm - pressure at ejaculation decreases; resolution - longer refractory period Changes for women: excitement - less lubrication; plateau - more stimulation to become aroused; orgasm: less intense, less muscle contractions; resolution; return to unaroused state faster
Free radical
Any atom or molecule that has a single unpaired electron in an outer shell. Seeks to steal a matching electron in order to attain electronic equilibrium. Is highly volatile and destructive; free radical damage begins at birth and continues until we die.
Formative evaluation
Program evaluation Designed to guide program improvements. Its purpose is to help shape a program to perform better.
Free radical theory
Non-stochastic Effects have a clear relationship between exposure and effect This theory states that organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage over time. Free-radical disruption of cell metabolism is part of what ages our cells; it may also create mutant cells leading ultimately to cancer and death.
Functional ability
Activities of daily living such as getting out of bed, taking a bath, using toilet, dressing, preparing meals, etc. Basic functions that allow people to socialize, work, or engage in a myriad of other productive and social activities. Although mundane and ordinary to most of us, the capacity to perform such activities has been confirmed in numerous studies to have broad implications for functioning, reflecting a person’s ability to live independently in the community.
Functional age
Age based on capacity to do physical tasks; age based on one’s ability and not simply the number of years they have lived.
Generations
Swing, silent, baby boom, gen x-ers, millenials
Mental illness in aging
Two paths: Life long illness: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizo-affective disorder, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder, OCD, PTSC Later-onset illness: depression, dementia/cognitive impairment, anxiety, alcohol/substance abuse, sexual and sleep disorders, adjustment disorder, complicated grief
Type I Error
Reporting significant difference when there wasn’t one; also known as a false positive. The researcher reporting that the relationship is significant when in fact it was not. This is more serious methodological error.
Type II Error
Reporting that there was no difference when in fact there was a difference, also known as a false negative. The researcher is reporting that the relationship is not significant when in fact it really is.
UTI - Urinary tract infection
Increased incidence with age; microorganisms in some part of urinary tract cause infection, with or without accompanying signs
