chapter 1 definitions

Question 1

Define ageism

Answer 1

negative attitudes towards aging or older adults

Question 2

Define gerontology

Answer 2

the study of aging and/or the aged

Question 3

At what age do we define ourselves as “old”?

Answer 3

65

Question 4

Ages of young old

Answer 4

65-74

Question 5

Age of middle old

Answer 5

75-84

Question 6

Age of old old

Answer 6

85+

Question 7

Define geriatrics

Answer 7

medical care for the aged

Question 8

Define social gerontology

Answer 8

the social aspects pf aging rather than the physical or biological

Question 9

Define geropsychology

Answer 9

a branch of psychology concerned with helping older persons and their families maintain well-being, overcome problems, and achieve maximum potential

Question 10

Define gerontoligical rehabilitation nursing

Answer 10

combines expertise in gerontological nursing with rehabilitation concepts and practice

(chronic illness patients)

Question 11

Define gerontological nursing

Answer 11

involves nurses advocation for the health of older persons at all levels of prevention.