Caring for Older Persons (lots of defs)

Question 1

Definition of geriatric

Answer 1

department in a hospital,

being an aged person

Question 2

Formal definition of geriatrics (3)

Answer 2

1. branch of medicine dealing with diseases, debilities, and care of aged persons
2. study of physical process and problems of aging
3. diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems specific to the aged

Question 3

Lay definition of Geriatrics (3)

Answer 3

1. study of health and disease later in life
2. comprehensive health care of older persons
3. well-being of their informal caregivers

Question 4

Definition of Gerontology

Answer 4

study of aging process and individuals as they grow from midlife through later life

Question 5

What does gerontology include?

Answer 5

physical, mental, social changes

Question 6

IAGG def of health

Answer 6

being able to adapt to stressors in the environment and overcome them

Question 7

What is the fastest growing age segment in the US

Answer 7

Age 85 and older

Question 8

When did the first baby boomers turn 65?

Answer 8

2011

Question 9

How many years are included in the baby boomer generation?

Answer 9

15

Question 10

Is Maine and old state?

Answer 10

yup, top 5 (ME, NH, VT, WV, FL)

Question 11

What percentage of centenarians today live independently?

Answer 11

27%

Question 12

What group is the leading child-care provider?

Answer 12

Grandparents

Question 13

Definition of aging

Answer 13

process of becoming older. accumulation of years marked by birthdays

Question 14

Definition of senescence

Answer 14

organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age. Rate at which the body exhibits changes over time.

Question 15

Describe the concept of social clock

Answer 15

The age at which “things” are supposed to happen according to society

Question 16

Describe compassionate ageism

Answer 16

motivation to help someone comes from the perception that they can’t do it on their own.

Question 17

Describe learned helplessness

Answer 17

Assisting others to the point that they no longer (can or will) do things for themselves

Question 18

What does learned helplessness promote for the individual?

Answer 18

dependence and depression

Question 19

What % of communication is words?

Answer 19

7

Question 20

What % of communication is body language

Answer 20

55%

Question 21

Besides words and body language, what makes up the rest of communication?

Answer 21

voice tone

Question 22

Non-verbal communication includes..

Answer 22

Many things:
posture
appearance
body mov't
hair style
clothing
eye contact
touch
facial expression
(and more. look at ppt)