Intro - Theories'n'Junk

Question 1

Total population of Canada?

Answer 1

33.5 Million

Question 2

Of that 33.5m, what % are seniors?

Answer 2

14.8(15%) - 5 Million

28% immigrants

Question 3

Most seniors are male or female?

Answer 3

Female - men catching up

Question 4

Of the Aboriginal population, what % is 65+

Answer 4

5

Question 5

Of the Aboriginal population, what % is 75+

Answer 5

1

Question 6

Barriers to health care for aging citizens must be identified & eliminated. We must address these 4 ‘A’s

Answer 6

Accessibility
Accommodation
Appropriateness
Availability

Question 7

T/F Suicide rates for people 65+ are higher than those of any other age group.

Answer 7

TRUE

*85+ even higher

Question 8

LGBT seniors are at higher risk for experiencing (3)

Answer 8

Stigma
Prejudice
Violence

And a rimjob from Harvey Fierstein

Question 9

Why are women at higher risk for mental health issues? (4) LLLW

Answer 9

Live alone
Live longer
Lower Income
Widowed

Question 10

Why would BIG EADIE be at higher risk? (5)

Answer 10

Poverty (compounded by)
Female
Living Alone
Very Old
Living in a rural area

Question 11

These 3 in relation to ADL’s and IADL’s can contribute to mental health difficulties in older persons. (CPF)

Answer 11

Chronic Illness
Pain
Functional Limitations

Question 12

4 Categories for Theories on Aging

Answer 12

Biological
Psychological
Sociological
Nursing

Question 13

Example of bio theory

Answer 13

Cellular Aging

Question 14

Example of psych theory

Answer 14

Maslow’s Hierarchy

Question 15

Example of soc theory

Answer 15

Social Exchange Theory

Question 16

Nursing theory is represented by 4 Metaparadigm Concepts & The Interactions between them. They are? (PHEN)

(+2 other theory names)

Answer 16

Person
Health
Environment
Nursing

Also:
Recovery Model
Roy’s Theory of Adaptation

Question 17

Rowe & Kahn suggest these 3(+1*) dimensions for successful aging. Have a laph…

What do older adults themselves think of this theory?

Answer 17

Low risk of disease & related disability
High Mental Function
Active Engagement with Life
*Positive Spirituality

Older adults w/ chronic illness and functional disability still perceive their aging as successful.