CARE OF ELDERLY

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normal process of time related change, begins with birth and continuous throughout life.
It is a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change.

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Aging

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generally begins at the age of 60 People in this age group are called

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Senior Citizens

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Young old:

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60 –74

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Middle old

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75 –84

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Very old

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85 – 100

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Elite old

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100

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the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics in living organisms

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Senescence or biological aging

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broad term used to define the study of aging and or the aged.

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Gerontology

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generic term related into the aged but specifically refers to medical care of the aged

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Geriatric

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from greek, (OLD AGE)

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Geras

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”(medicine)

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iatrike

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the duration of a particular life beyond the norm for the species. It is a noun, a thing to be acquired and desirable to many

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LONGEVITY

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the maximum duration of existence of a given species.

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Lifespan

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The length of time that a person can be predicted to live.

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LIFE EXPECTANCY

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The simultaneous presence of multiple chronic conditions.

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Comorbidity

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is the specialty of nursing pertaining to older adults

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Gerontological nursing

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focuses on the process of aging and the protection, promotion, restoration ,and optimization of health and functions

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Gerontological nursing

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care for older adults with chronic illnesses and long-term functional
limitations such as stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, arthritis ,joint replacements, and amputations.

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GERONTOLOGICAL REHABILITATION NURSING

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First article on care of aged in American Journal Nursing written by a physician.

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1902

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First article on care of aged in American Journal Nursing written by a nurse

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1904

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AJN considers geriatric nursing as a potential specialty

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1925

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First Gerontological nursing text published, Geriatrics recognized as an area of specialization in nursing.

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1950

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ANA recommends specialty group for geriatric nurses.

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1961

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formation of geriatric nursing division of ANA

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1966

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Development of standards for geriatric nursing practice

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1969

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ANA changes name from Geriatric Nursing division to Gerontological nursing division

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1976

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First international conference on Gerontological nursing

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1981

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provided early insights into the care of aged

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Florence Nightingale and Doreen Norton

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Development of Robert Wood Johnson teaching Home Nursing Program.

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1982

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Formation of National Gerontological Nursing Association. GERIATRIC

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1984

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was the first geriatric nurse

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Nightingale

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The standards and scope of gerontological nursing practice were developed in

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1969

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The term gerontological nursing replaced the term Geriatric Nursing in the

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1970 s

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is a type of nurse that helps care for aging and elderly individuals

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GERIATRIC NURSE

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ROLES OF GERIATRIC NURSE

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◾Healer ◾Researcher/Innovators ◾Caregiver ◾Primary care providers ◾Nurse leaders focus on – ◾Educators ◾Health promotion ◾Disease prevention ◾Patient advocates ◾Long-term management of ◾Administrators chronic conditions

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Nursing plays a significant role in heling individuals stay well, overcome or cope with disease restore function and purpose in life and mobilize internal and external resources

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◾Healer

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role of caregiver or provider of care, the gerontological nurse gives direct, hands-on care to older adults in a variety of settings.

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Provider of Care/Caregiver

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part of all nursing is teaching. Gerontological nurses focus their teaching on modifiable risk factors and health promotion.

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Teacher/Educators

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everyday practice as they balance the concerns of the patient ,family, nursing, and the rest of the interdisciplinary team.

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Managers/Nurse Leaders

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acts on behalf of older adults to promote their best interests and strengthen their autonomy and decision making

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Advocate/PatientAdvocates

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The appropriate level of involvement for nurses at the baccalaureate level is that of research consumer

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Researcher Consumer/Innovators

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LIFE EXPECTANCY IN THE PHILIPPINES FEMALE

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74

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LIFE EXPECTANCY IN THE PHILIPPINES MALE

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68

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Fear of ageing or the older persons

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Gerontophobia

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FACTORS INFLUENCING AGING

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◾Heredity ◾Nutrition/Diet ◾Health Status ◾Activity/Exercis e ◾Stress produce unique ◾Life Experiences ◾Environment

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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE

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Diet. ◾Stress ◾Activity. management. ◾Play and laughter. ◾Faith.