late adulthood Flashcards
ageism
stereotyping and judging people based solely on their age
gerontology
the study of aging and the specific problems associated with it
geropsychology
the study of the behavior and problems of the elderly
Do men or women live longer?
women
what % of women are widowed?
32%
What % of men are widowed?
9%
Good health is one of the leading contributors to hood health in old age
yes
Osteoporosis
a slow loss of calcium resulting in porous bones
- occurs more in women than men
- calcium supplement to slow or stop bone loss
- fluorite supplement may help rebuild bone mass
- weight bearing exercise
_____ or _____ of medications can cause health problems
overmedication or mixture
________ decreased thus individuals over 60 are 7 times more likely to had adverse side effects to medications
absorption
individuals of ____ take ___% of all prescriptions medications each year
65 take 25%
Use of ______ must be watched when taking medications
alcohol
touch and temperature becomes more _____
- sensitive
- hypothermia
Sleep changes
50% of people over 65 report regular difficulties in sleeping
What % reported a desire for sexual intercourse at least once a week?
92%
