Concepts and Principles Flashcards
Branch of medicine that deals with problems and disease of old age. Came from “Geras” meaning of old age.
Geriatrics
The scientific study of the process of aging and the problems of aging person. Came from “Geron” meaning old man.
Gerontology
Exclusive but not limited to diseases or scientific principle.
Gerontic Nursing
Biased, discriminates, stigmatizes, disadvantages older adults based solely on their age.
Ageism
Predictable length of time that one is expected to live
Life Expectancy
Maximum survival potential for a particular species
Life Span
Enumerate the 5 CONCEPTS of Aging.
- Primary Aging
- Secondary Aging
- Chronological Aging
- Successful aging
- Active Aging
Innate process of maturation, includes physiological system throughout lifestyle
Primary Aging
Age related deterioration based on Behavior, lifestyle, physical activities, nutrition.
Secondary Aging
Number of years the person has been alive
Chronological Aging
Process of growing older while maintaining physical health, cognitive abilities and strong social relationship
Successful aging
Encourage individuals to engage in life as wholly as possible despite socioeconomic status
Active Aging
Enumerate the 7 dimensions of wellness
a. Intellectual
b. Emotional
c. Spiritual
d. Environmental
e. Vocational
f. Social
g. Physical
Enumerate the PRINCIPLES in the Care of Older Adults
- Health promotion
- Health protection
- Disease prevention
- Treatment of diseases
Enumerate the 5 STAGES of aging
- Self-Sufficiency
- Interdependence
- Dependency - Supportive
Living - Crisis Management /
Complex Care - End Of Life/Finale
Which stage of aging starts at age 55 and involves Managing chronic illnesses on their own and learning to take better care of self to improve a healthy future?
Stage 1 ( Self-Sufficiency)
Which stage of aging involves Loss of Independence, Concern about safety, worry about physical hindrances and some mental decline?
Stage 2 (Interdependence)
Which stage of aging involves the Need for assistance with transportation, meal planning, bathing, grooming and dressing?
Stage 3 (Dependency-Supportive Living)
Which stage of aging involves coping with greater loss of physical and mental functioning, chronic pain, managing multiple health conditions requiring treatments and therapies?
Stage 4 (Crisis Management /Complex Care)
Which stage of aging involves multiple trips to the emergency room and the illness continues to progress significantly, affecting the quality of life?
Stage 5 (End Of Life/Finale)
