Ch 1 Flashcards
How have older people been viewed in history?
Currently viewed positively. Have been viewed positively and negatively. Have been given positions in leadership roles. Have been denied govt positions.
Life expectancy of the older population
78.7 years. Has increased. However, has decreased for black people.
Marital status of older people?
Most women over 65 are widowers. Most men over 65 are married.
Living arrangements of the elederly
Older women are more likely to live alone than men. However, the likelihood of living alone increases for both sexes as they age.
Most live with family.
Income and employment of the elderly
Less than 10% of elderly live below poverty line.
Most elderly get most of their income from social security.
White men have higher income than women and minorities.
They are declining in the work force.
Health status of the elderly
Experience fewer acute illness than younger people.
Fewer deaths due to acute illness.
Their acute illness are usually more serious.
Usually have at least one chronic condition.
Usually have comorbidities.
Chronic conditions limit ability to do ADLs.
The older someone is the more difficult self care and independent living is.
Expected changes for future elderly and its impact on healthcare
Elderly pop will increase and organizations have to prepare.
Facilities will have to adapt to their use of technology and health conscious lifestyles.
Many are tech savy.
Might prefer electronic communication instead of phone call.
Will impact budget for the elderly.
Comorbidity
Multiple chronic conditions
Compression of morbidity
The belief that if the severeness of illness can be reduced to a short period of time at the end of life, quality of life can be improved.
Life expectancy
How long someone is expected to live. 78.7 years.
Life span
The longest someone can live. 122 years.
Young old
60-74
Middle old
75-84
Oldest old
85 and above
Chronological age
Years lived
