L1 Intro Flashcards
Demographics, Terminology, Role of PT
What is aging?
dynamic, fluctuating, diverse, challenging, complex
synonymous with living
What is a generation?
cohort born in specific time period
develops and holds a collective worldview based on prevailing cultural influences, major events
cohort will reject or rebel against the worldview of generation before
What impacts the generational worldview?
economy, politics
work life balance
social constructs
language
values
How will generational identity impact patients?
needs, wants, and goals may differ from HCP
their approach to healthcare, health, wellness, aging
beliefs about their body, exercise
Silent Generation
1928 to 1945
major events include WW2, polio, TV
pts: healthcare is an entitlement, prefer clear explanations
colleagues: follow rules and expect professionalism
Baby Boomers
1946 to 1964
major events: vietnam, civil rights, feminism, computers
pts: alternative health, individualized approach
collagues: work is an identity, interested in learning
Gen X
1965 to 1979
events: family structure shifts, corporate downsixing, AIDs
pts: less access to PCPs, dislike bureaucracy
colleagues: dislike micromanaging, prefer education and efficiency
Millennial
1980 to 1996
Events: 9/11, Iraq, reality TV, cellphones
pts: increased obesity, least likely to be insured
colleagues: informal, need feedback
Gen Z
1997 to 2012
Events: Obama, recession, social media
pts: pragmatic, social, individualistic
colleagues: expect diversity, ready to enact change
Medicare definition of older adult
people who are 65 or older
Older Americans Act definition of older adult
individual who is 60 years of age or older
AARP definition of older adult
people age 50 and over
Senior games definition of older adult
athletes age 50 and older
Master athletics definition of older adult
athletes of 35 years of age and over
healthy aging
being capable of matching the challenges of aging
Slippery Slope of Aging
without exercise, will begin to go from fun, function, fraility to failure
muscle mass begins to decrease by age 30
Exercise initiated at…
middle age can still provide functional independence in old age