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Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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Can any single factor cause or prevent aging

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No

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2
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Can any one theory explain aging

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No

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3
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Are any two individuals identical

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No

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4
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What processes of aging are interrelated

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Bio, psycho, and social

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5
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Stochastic theories

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Biological Aging is based on random internal and external assaults

Free radicals
Biogerentology

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Free Radicals theory

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Aging is due to oxidative metabolism and free radicals.

Physical decline of the body occurs when damage from free radicals accumulate.

Damage and replace normal process.

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Biogerentology

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Pathogens may cause physiological changes during aging.

Pathogens may be present in body for years before doing harm.

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Nonstochastic Theories

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Biological Aging Caused by predetermined process

Genetic Theories

Autoimmune Reactions

Nutrition Theories

Environmental Theories

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Genetic Theories

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Programmed theory-state humans and animals have biological clock

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Autoimmune Reactions

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Immune system less effective as we age

Evidenced by increased infections and cancer in older age

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Nutrition Theories

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Healthy eating is important for aging

Obesity increases risk for many diseases. Speeding up aging process and shortening life.

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Environmental theories

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Environmental factors such as air pollutants, pesticides, etc can negatively impact aging.

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Sociological Theories

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Disengagement Theory
Activity Theory

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Disengagement Theory

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Gradual disengagement btw elderly and society as they age

Transfer of power form young to old

Was discredited

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Activity Theory

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Elderly should live like they ate middle aged

Deny being old as long as possible

Activity is good for physical, social and mental health

Used mental activities when limited physically

Switch work roles for something else when retired

Make new friends when lose old ones

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16
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Psychological theories

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Developmental tasks

17
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Developmental tasks

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Erik Erickson

Ego integrity-having meaning in the life you have lived
-pleasure despite physical issues
-getting satisfaction from yourself not other things

Despair-feeling of no purpose in life. Occurs when one has not lived a fulfilling life.

18
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Nursing Theories

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Functional Consequences theory
Theory of successful aging

19
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Functional consequences

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Promoting health through a holistic approach

Provide interventions that alleviate or prevent impact of negative factors. Can be positive for functioning

20
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Theory of successful aging

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Consider physical, mental and spiritual well being and self appraisal

High level of personal control and positive affect will cause higher levels of wellness bc they can participate in health promoting activities

Older adults having high levels of health and personal control over their lives can make it easier to cope with with old age and achieve more satisfaction

21
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Factors for healthy and long life

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Diet
Activity
Play and laughter
Faith
Empowerment
Stress management

22
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Diet

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Reduce saturated fat

Fat consumption should be less than 30% of calories

Decrease animal products

Complex carbs not refined sugars

23
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Activities for 65 and older

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150 mins per week of moderate activity(brisk walking)

2 or more days a week of muscle strengthening exercise

Activities to improve balance such as standing on one foot

24
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Activities for adults with chronic conditions

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150 mins of moderate aerobic exercise

2 days of muscle strengthening that includes all major muscle groups

Some activity is better that no activity if cant hit goal

25
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Play and laughter

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Releases endorphins, stimulates immune system, reduces stress

26
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Faith

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Directly related to lower rates of physical and mental illness

27
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Empowerment

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Maximum control of decision making can positively impact morbidity and mortality

28
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Stress management

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Minimize stress when possible
Stress management techniques

29
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Are there biological and psychosocial theories

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Yes

30
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Care plans

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Want to create care plans that promote wellness and reduce negative factors

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