Chapter 1 Words to Know Flashcards
the tendency to attribute problems to the aging process rather than to pathologic and potentially treatable conditions
age attribution
describe’s a person’s perception of his or her own age
age identity
the prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older people sheerly on the basis of their age
ageism
a universal process that begins at birth
aging
anxiety experienced by people of all ages as fears and worries about detrimental effects associated with older adulthood
aging anxiety
a process that can be stopped and the life span as something that can be extended for up to 200 years
anti-aging
a very large group of people born between 1946 and 1964
baby boomers
the length of time that has passed since birth
chronologic age
indication of age due to the ability to function and partici[ate in desirable activities
functional age
an integrated method of function that is oriented toward maximizing each person’s potential, while maintaining a continuum of balance and purposeful direction within the person’s environment
high-level wellness
refers to the provisions= of assistance to a family member or friend in a nonprofessional and unpaid role to support the person in a community setting
informal caregiver
other people’s estimation of your age
perceived age
the increasing numbers of middle-aged adults who simultaneously juggle the demands of caring for older and younger generations
sandwich generation
a phenomenon that gerontologists, organizations, and the federal government are currently addressing is the dramatic increase in the number of children younger than 18 years living in households maintained by a grandparent with no parent present
skipped-generation households
describe’s a person’s perception of his or her own age
subjective age
