Definitions Flashcards
what is ageing?
impact of the accumulation of a wide variety of molecular and cellular damage over time, decreasing in physical and mental capacity
what is the biological theories of ageing
biological ageing is the gradual and progressive decline in physiological functioning that occurs throughout adulthoof and ends in death
what is end of life care?
the final activity of living and is normally preceded by a process in which the individual actively participates
what is pallative care?
an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life threatening illness.
what is caregiver burden?
the burden while carrying out caring responsibilities for a chronically ill, acutely or chronically disabled person, or frail and/or elderly friend or family member
what is loss
the condition of being deprived or bereaved of something or someone throughout one’s life
what is grieving
the way an individual reacts or responds to the loss of someone or something significant within their life
what is polyoharmacy?
inappropriate and often unnecessary prescribing of multiple medications often from the same class of drug for the treatment of one or more chornic conditions
what is anorexia of ageing
loss of appetite experienced in older age, reducing essential proteins, minerals and vitamins
what is healthy ageing
is about maximising health and wellbeing to enable older people to have quality of life, be active and independent
what is ageism
sterotyping, prejudice and discrimination against people on the basis of their age
what is continuity theory
ageing as an extension of earlier life, relfects a continuation of the patterns of roles, responsibilities and activities
what is quality of life
an individuals perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns
what does comprehensive assessment of the older adult mean?
it is a multifaced approach to the assessement of the older person
what is pathological ageing
Not healthy ageing
what is frailty
clinical syndrome characterized by marked vulnerability due to decline in reserve and function across multiple systems is common among older people
what is sarcopenia
progressive and generalised loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with a risk of adverse outcomes
what is cachexia?
weakness and wasting of the body due to severe chornic illness
what is the systems map
- the medication management cycle is a sytem with multiple steps and components that can be variously characterised as parallel, complementary and repetitive
- the following map describes some of the pathways older australians may take through australians complex medication management system
