Final Lecture #1 Flashcards
the scientific study of the process of aging and the problems of aged persons including physical, mental, and social.
gerontology
the branch of medicine that deals with the disease and treatment of older people
geriatrics
LEARN model?
listen
explain
acknowledge
recommend
negotiate
90+ queen of the UK
nonagenarian
100+
centenarian
suggest that every person has a optimum level of functioning for each position on the wellness continuum to achieve a good and satisfactory existence
wellness model
a person’s motivation to reach their full potential as shown in Maslow’s theory, a person’s basic needs must be met before self-actualization can be achieved.
self-actualization
they don’t associate with other age groups (don’t feel old) listen and understand what they say.
ageism
absence of disease
health
incorporates all aspects of one’s being
Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Social, Spiritual ,Cultural, and Environmental
wellness
healthy lifestyle behaviors, stress management, active social engagement, cog stimulation, immunization (high dose flu vaccine = 60 mcg), Hemagglutinin per strain vs. 15 mcg.
primary prevention
evidence-based screening guidelines, annual wellness visits, personalized prevention plan.
secondary prevention
programmed and error theories
biological theories
Maslow’s theory: Hierarchy of Needs (physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization)
developmental theories
cells designed to age
programmed aging theories
random errors in synthesis of DNA and RNA
error theories
cells “wear out” or become damaged
wear and tear theory
damage from errors with cross-linked proteins (glucose and cells being to attach and break down those proteins)
cross linkage theory
activity and “staying young” indicates successful aging
activity theory
continue roles, responsibilities, and activities for successful aging
continuity theory
activity and continuity theory.
Psychological & developmental theories
shared/learned beliefs, expectations, and behaviors in group
culture
the development of cultural proficiency with increased awareness of our own beliefs and attitudes and those commonly seen in the community of HC. Recognize factors beyond culture.
culture awareness
what the nurse brings to the caring situation and what the nurse learns about older adults, their families, their communities, their behaviors, and their expectations. Essential understanding of the way of life.
culture knowledge
minority/marginalized person adopts majority culture
acculturation
western medical paradigm and focus on disease/abnormalities in body systems
biomedical
God or supernatural forces cause disease and good health is a blessing or reward.
Magico-religious
health is a sign of balance and illness occurs with imbalance or disharmony
Naturalistic or Holistic
differences in the state of health and in health outcomes between groups of people.
health disparity
belief that one’s system is superior
Ethnocentrism
simplified and standardized conception of a group
Stereotyping
excess burden of illness or the difference between the expected incidence and prevalence and that which occurs in excess, in a comparison population groups.
health inequity
fastest growing segment of the population, increased chance of no insurance, most likely to live alone (white women), extended social network (doing activities with others.)
older women
not many left in the baby boom generation, black males have the shortest life span, and assumptions made about social/economic status (corporate America/veterans.)
older men
