EH2 Week 7

Question 1

Differentiate between chronological age and functional age

Answer 1

Chronological age: exact age from birth

Functional age: age in terms of functional performance

Question 2

Describe the three programmed theories

1) Programmed Longevity
2) Endocrine Theory
3) Immunological Theory

Answer 2

1) Programmed Longevity: Age is caused by the switching of genes on and off over time
2) Endocrine Theory: Hormones control the changes in aging
3) Immunological Theory: The immune system will decline overtime, therefore people will be more susceptible to diseases

Question 3

Differentiate between Crystallized and Fluid Intelligence

Answer 3

Crystallized Intelligence: based on pre-existing knowledge

Fluid Intelligence: ability to solve novel problems without prior knowledge

Question 4

Explain Biological Aging

Answer 4

1) Reduction in organ systems

2) Decline in cellular activity

Question 5

Describe the two non-programmed theories

1) Free Radicals
2) Wear and Tear

Answer 5

1) Free Radicals: cell damage which impairs function, build-up of chemical products produced by metabolizing cells
2) Wear and Tear: Cells and tissues simply wear out, damage at the molecular level, caused by internal and external stressors

Question 6

Define Ageism

Answer 6

Ageism: prejudice and discrimination based on someone’s age

Question 7

What are the four health conditions found in older people?

Answer 7

A) Arthritis
B) Depression
C) Sleep Disorders
D) Respiratory Disorders

Question 8

Discuss the inequalities in access to health services affecting the elderly

Answer 8

1) Small resident workforce
2) Training staff are hard to recruit
3) Longer distances to travel
4) Lack of residential care in rural and remote locations

Question 9

Explain Telehealth

Answer 9

Using advanced telecommunications to exchange health information and provide healthcare services over geographic, time, social and cultural barriers

Question 10

What are the two ways death is determined?

Answer 10

Cardiac Death: The end or circulation of blood, the heart stops beating

Brain Death: Loss of brain function

Question 11

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an advance health directive?

Answer 11

1) Advantages: respecting the person’s wishes to advocate for self
2) Disadvantages: disagreement of family members to respect the wishes of the family, breaking the bad news