Gero 15 Flashcards
Biomedicalization of Aging
Berger and Luckman 1966? Medicine has become one of the most important and powerful forces of the 20th century Aging is a medical problem - treatment, research, scholarship
Eden alternative
William Thomas A more humanistic approach to the environment and operations of a nursing facility An international non-profit organization dedicated to transferring care environments into habitats for human beings that promote quality of life for all involved Principal based philosophy empowers core partners to transform institutional approaches to come into the creation of a community where life is worth living.
Frontiers of retirement research
Ekerdt 2009 Demarcation between two life periods Societal practice that serves other social institutions Form and timing of retirement Labor market for older adults Quality of pensions Experience of retirement
Six step process to making an ethical decision
- Gathering relevant information (get the story straight) 2. Identify the type of ethical problem (moral distress, ethical dilemma, locus of authority) 3. Analyze the problem using ethical theories and approaches (principles and theories) 4. Explore practical alternatives 5. Act 6. Evaluate the process and outcomes (reflection)
Locus of authority
At the center of a locus of authority ethical problem, are two or more authority figures, each with his or her idea of how to handle a certain situation. Only one of the authority figures can prevail.
Person Centered Care PCC
Tom Kitwood A person-centered model of care reorients the medical disease−dominated model of care that can be impersonal for those oriented to holistic well-being that encompasses all four human dimensions: bio-psycho-social-spiritual.
Information processing
Older adults have a slower speed of processing than younger adults. Salthouse and colleagues have suggested that this decline in processing speed may underlie the age related changes in cognitive function.
Gompertz law
1835 Death rates for contemporary humans double every 8 years Men are twice as likely to die than women Ex: a 38 year old is twice as likely to die as a 30 year old
Geropsychology
Geropsychology is the field within psychology that applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families maintain well-being, overcome problems, and achieve maximum potential during later life. Emergence in 1900-1950 with high birth rates and short life experience need for child focused developmental research Stanley Hall, Sensesence 1922, was known as the father of adolescent development believed there was a change in attitude about death as people aged 1941, Baltmore aginge reasearch program 1947, APA first president Sydney Pressey 1946, Gerontological Society of America founded Psychology of Aging - study of changes, transformations, transitions in 70% of lifespane
Gerontological society of America (GSA)
Since 1945 Advancing gerontological profession and the study of aging Nations oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education and practice in the field of aging The principal mission of the society is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public.
Hill Burton Law
The Hill-Burton Program, passed into law by Congress in 1946, provides funds to hospitals and other health facilities for building and modernization. In return, funded facilities agree to (1) provide a reasonable amount of free or reduced-cost care to people unable to pay, and (2) make services available to all people living in that local area. Eligibility rules and procedures may vary by facility. Medical industrial complex supports health spending
ADEA Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
he Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment. The ADEA is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
PACE Program of All-inclusive care for the elderly
PACE is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. PACE stands for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
1973 A nationwide network of State and local programs that help older people to plan and care for their life long needs. They were created under Federal law, Older Americans Act. Services Americans 60 and over.
AGHE Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
Established in 1974 (as the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education), the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) is a membership organization of colleges and universities that offer education, training, and research programs in the field of aging. AGHE currently has more than 130 institutional members throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. The purpose of AGHE is to foster the commitment of higher education to the field of aging through education, research, and public service.
