ch 1 - aging Flashcards
what is social aging defined by
change in roles
what is biological aging defined by
continuous process of the body, physical, biological
“aging phenotype”
what is chronological aging defined by
beginning between 50-65 yo
the last two decades of life
what % increase will the population >60 yo by 2030
50%
what is a super centenarian
person >110 yo
top 2 causes of death
ischemic heart disease
stroke
what is included in the wellness model (6)
- functional
- environmental
- psychological
- spiritual
- social
- biological
strategies that can and are used to prevent an illness before it occurs.
primary prevention
early detection of a disease or health problem that has already developed
secondary prevention
what is included in secondary prevention
mostly health screenings
addresses the needs of persons whose wellness is already challenged
tertiary prevention
examples of tertiary prevention
- diabetes support group
- help for person who suffered stroke
areas for nursing focus for baby boomers
- *chronic illness
- tobacco
- obesity
- diabetes
- arthritis
- heart disease
- dementia
- childhood diseases
when were baby boomers born
between 1946-1964
examples of primary prevention
- yearly vaccines
- never starting/stopping smoking
- healthy weight
- regular exercise
- well balanced diet
- vitamin d and calcium supplements
- stress management
- social engagement
- intellectual stimulation
