Chp. 1 - Gerontological Nursing and an Aging Society Flashcards
1
Q
Chronological age
A
years lived
2
Q
Biological age
A
age of organ systems
3
Q
Psychological age
A
how old one feels
4
Q
Social age
A
roles and relationships
5
Q
Ageism
A
an alteration in feeling, belief, or behavior in response to an individual’s or group’s perceived chronological age
