General Principles of Aging Flashcards
1
Q
aging
A
decreased homeostatic reserve
2
Q
what does major loss in fucntion usually mean
A
loss in ambulation, immobility - which leads to bad thigns
3
Q
what percentage of decreased functino do you get in middle age
A
10-30%
4
Q
how is function impacted in old age
A
significant loss of function but maintain homeostasis
5
Q
how is function impacted in the very old
A
impairment of ADLs, general potential for relative independce
6
Q
how is function impacted in the oldest old age
A
high incidence of need for help with ADLS, high risk for nursing or instiutional care
7
Q
longevity
A
number of years of life
8
Q
mean longevity in the USA
A
78.3 years
9
Q
when do most people die (95%)
A
77-93
10
Q
what is teh max longevity
A
110- 120
