CH 1: The aging population Flashcards
older adults brought:
sacrifice, strength, spirit
Varying views of older adults
To be respected
Dreaded growing old
First to be killed—perceived to be weak
Society’s best leaders
Placed at the mercy of their offspring when no longer able to work
youngest-old ages
65-74
middle-old ages
75-84
oldest-old ages
85+
age based on how they feel: physical, psychological and social function
functional age
age based on how people estimate a person’s age based on appearance
perceived age
age based on how people feel or perceive their own age
age identity
average life expectancy
78.7
in 2030, older adults will represent what percent of US population
20%
by 2060, population over age of ___ will be doubled
65
why do people live longer than they ever have before
vaccines
social determinents
housing
safer water
current changes in life span based on ethnicity and gender
african american life expectancy has decreased
women continue to live longer than men
what is the compression of morbidity
compress illness to be able to live a healthier, longer life
what does healthcare coverage include
inpatient care in hospitals, including critical access and long-term care hospitals
what does medical coverage include
doctors’ services and outpatient care when medically necessary
what is included in medicare advantage plans
includes all healthcare and medical coverage
income and employment for older adults
Dependent on social security income (supplemental)
Women and minorities struggle the most
Baby boomers continue to work in retirement
Desire to use knowledge and skills delaying retirement
health insurance for older adults with social security
medicare
health insurance for low income
medicaid
cover long-term care or home care costs
long-term care coverage
most deadly chronic condition for adults 65+
hypertension
leading cause of death for older adults
chronic diseases
why do older minorities have lower levels of health and function
lack of access to resources
what demographic has increased/decreased in nursing homes
increased minorities
decreased white residents
changes and advances in the older adult population
more tech savvy
better educated
more casual dress code
leisure time is scarce
exercise more frequently
informed consumers and desire active role of their health care
long-term care centers meet their needs
will face increased need for payment of services
nurses must advocate for cost-containment
