Introduction to Gerontology and Diversity

Question 1

aging

Answer 1

involves physical, psychological and social life changes

Question 2

subjective age

Answer 2

feel age or age identity
- persons perception their age

Question 3

perceived age

Answer 3

other peoples perception of someone’s age

Question 4

chronologic age

Answer 4

length of time that has passed since birth

Question 5

functional age

Answer 5

physiological health and psychological well-being, socioeconomic factors and the ability to function and participate in desirable activities

Question 6

ageism

Answer 6

bias or prejudice related to age
- negative view
aging anxiety
age attribution
- the tendency to relate problems to aging instead of physiological problems
anti-aging movements

Question 7

gerontology

Answer 7

the scientific study if the effects of time development
- holistic approach to the study of aging and older adults

Question 8

geriatrics

Answer 8

a subspeciality of internal medicine or family practice that focuses on the medical problems of older people

Question 9

cultural awarness

Answer 9

recognizing the values of the client and self

Question 10

cultural sensitivity

Answer 10

recognizing cultural differences exist

Question 11

cultural recognition

Answer 11

recognizing that clients from different cultures may have different customs and behaviors

Question 12

cultural competence

Answer 12

having sufficient knowledge of a culture to interact with a member of that group with respect and understanding

Question 13

older adulthood is a culture

Answer 13

aged-defined

Question 14

summary

Answer 14

aging and ageism
gerontological nursing
cultural competency
cultural diversity in Canadian Older Adults

Question 15

gerontological nursing

Answer 15

is core knowledge for the entire profession of nursing