Lecture 1 - Intro to Aging Flashcards
What is the fastest growing age group in California?
Ages 85+
What is the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S.?
Hispanics
T or F: The life span is increasing as well as the health span.
False, The life span is increasing but not necessarily the health span.
Compared to the rest of the world, which 3 diseases are we doing well with?
Stroke, ischemic hearth disease, and breast cancer
Compared to the rest of the world, which 4 diseases are we not doing well with?
Lung cancer, AD, diabetes, and COPD
Gerontology
The study of aging
Frailty
age-related pathological state of loss of physiological reserve that leads to physical impairments, functional limitations and disability
What are the physical impairments seen with frailty?
loss of strength, exhaustion and fatigue, weight loss (unintentional), ambulation (slow), low physical activity
Age-related changes
changes occurring in older adulthood; differentiated from pathological processes but may interact reciprocally with illness and disease presentation
Active Aging
successful multidimensional aging process which includes physical, psychological, functional and social health components
Geriatrics
medical services for older people
Aging
getting older (begins at birth and is universal)
Health promotion
approach to intervention focused on maintaining health and avoiding disease rather than on treating disease once it has occurred
What age does senior start?
55
What age does older adult start?
65
What is the age range for young-old?
55-75
What is the age range for Old-old?
76-84
What is the age does Oldest-Old start?
85+
Definition of Cohort Effects
historical effects impacting a generation of people or older adults; influences behaviors and experiences of aging
Older American’s Act (OAA)
gives respite care, supports aging all the way down to nutrition services, transportation, caregiver support, adult day care, older adult rights
What are the advantages of living in a rural environment?
less stress, less exposure to chemicals, intimacy in relationships, strong informal support systems
What are the disadvantages of living in a rural environment?
limited access to medical services, putting more into economy than taking out
What are the advantages of living in a suburban environment?
access to transportation when driving, financial resources
What are the disadvantages of living in a suburban environment?
not as strong of informal support system, but there are communities designed for them (i.e. senior communities)
What are the advantages of living in a urban environment?
public transportation, ethnically diverse, more services
What are the disadvantages of living in a urban environment?
strained financial resources due to cost of living
Occupational Deprivation
a state in which a person is unable to do what is necessary and meaningful in his/her life due to external restrictions
What reasons may older adults be vulnerable to occupational deprivation?
lack of transportation, physical health, access, opportunity to have activities available to them, environment of where they live
What are the health repercussions of widowhood?
declining health, depression, alcohol abuse and suicide
Empowerment
social process of recognizing and promoting people’s abilities to meet their own needs, solve their own problems, and mobilize necessary resources to feel in control of their life
