Chapter 1 Gerontological Nursing and an Aging Society Flashcards
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Psychological Age
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How old we feel
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Biological age
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age of organ systems
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Social Age
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Roles and Relationships
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Baby Boomers
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2008-2030: will reach old age (65 years)
- Informed and educated
- Alerted to importance of preparing early for “good” old age
- Expect much higher quality of life as they age than did their elders
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Young old
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65-74
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Middle old
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75-84
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Old Old
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85 and older
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Centenarians
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100 and older
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1918
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Influenza Epidemic
Many young died within hours of developing symptoms
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1929
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Great Depression
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1941
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World War II
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Gerontological Nursing Roles
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- Functions in variety of settings–hospital, home, subacute and long-term care facilities, community.
- Mission is to preserve function, enhance health, and enhance quality of life and dying.
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How many people in the United States are older than 65?
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38 million
fastest growing population
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Which 2 countries have more older people than young people?
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Western Europe and Japan
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Which population of older people is “on the rise?”
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Hispanics
