GERO Final Flashcards
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Define social security
Intended to supplement other sources of income but is how the MAIN source of income for older adults
Define medicare
Health insurance program for older adults
Define Federal old-age insurance law
1st significant step in improving the lives of older americans ; provided some financial security for the elderly
What should nurses consider when planning & developing care plans or programs for older population
Increasing diversity of this group means developing appropriate care plans should meet the needs of older population; optimal planning- includes both life expectancy the increasing % of people over the age 65 in the coming years
How does financial status of the older adults population influence their overall health & their lives?
“asset rich & cash poor”, High prevalence of home ownership % of older adults living below poverty level has declined to aid programs
Nurse Advocacy: how can nurses connect client with needed resources
if a pt cant afford supplies like a walker, refer them to social services
what phenomena about older women is different when compared to males
females are more likely to live longer & be widowed
What is the impact of chronic illness on the older population
Chronic illness is a major, leading cause of death. Hypertension is leading chronic condition; highest priority! other chronic conditions: High cholesterol, asthritis, diabetics, heart failure, depression, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, COPD & alzheimers disease. dementia
Define Error theory of aging
genetic DNA mutations, causing organ decline as a result of self perpetuating cellular mutations
Define Biogerontology
the study of the connection between aging & disease
Define disengagement theory
Process of gradual disengagement between societys interepts & those of the indiviual interests (beneficial for both parties)
Define free radical theory
Oxidative metabolism & effects of free radicals; damage proteins, enzymes & DNA & replace normal processes: causes genetic disorder
Define Anatgnostic pieiotrophy
Accumulated & mutant genes that have NEGATIVE EFFECTS IN LATE LIFE, may have beneficial effects in early life but how harmful late in life
Define continuity theory
Personality & basic patterns of behavior will remain unchanged as the individual ages
Define activity theory of aging
older adults should continue a middle-aged lifestyle & should be treated as if they are still middle-aged adults
Define empowerment
To make informed decisions about health; leads to positive health outcomes
Tasks of EGO vs despair
Ego integrity- to accept & find meaning in life lived
Task of ego vs DESPAIR
Despair integrity- feelings of anger, bitterness, depression or inadequancey
Nurse role in discussing death & dying with older clients
Listen to pt & encourage to share their feelings
How dow a failing immune sx affect body sxs or overall health
Increases the incidence of cancer; body recognizes aged cells as foreign & attacks them
Define Ethnogeriatrics
the effects of ethnicity & culture on the health and well being of older adults
Developing culturally competant care
Nurses role: increase knowledge base about different cultures & ethnicities, practices, behavior & views; understanding cultural & ethnic differences help eradicate stereotypes & biases; recognization will increase appreciation for unique characteristics of each individual
what health issues should be considered when providing care for different ethnic groups & developing programs to increase positive health outcomes?
Black americans: hypertension, heart diease, cancer, diabetes, higher death rates from heart disease, stroke, asthma, cancer, flu, pneumonia, HIV/AIDS, homicide (higher risks. of smoking, obesity or cancer
what health issues should be considered when providing care for different ethnic groups & developing programs to increase positive health outcomes?
Asian americans: may not report pain; Hispanic americans: less likely to visit physician, more likely to have difficulty obtaining care; Native americans: high prevalance & risk in preventable diseases: stroke, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer ,cirrohsis , chronic lower respiratory disease