Lecture 15: Meaning of Old Age Flashcards
Age
years since birth
life span
mean years by which most persons in a population die
maximal lifespan
the survival potential of a population
life expectancy
mean years by which most persons in a population die (same as life span)
elderly
general description of a person 65+
now switching to: older adult
young-old
65-74
middle-old
75-84
old-old
85+
Disability (Guide to PT practice defintion)
inability of an older adult to fill social roles
functional decline (guide to PT practice definition)
used to determine disability benefits
successful aging involves
physical, functional, psychological, and social health
- remaining in good health until close to death
- feeling satisfied with life
- having friends + family
- not feeling isolated/lonely
- being able to take care of themselves
- being able to act accordingly to own inner values
entitlements to age include
social secuirty, medicare
-takes up a lot of our national budget
Who is eligible for medicare
anyone 65+ is legally eligible for services (if they worked)
poverty rates for ___ are greater than ____
children are greater than older adults
proxy for health status
but…age poorly predicts health and functional status
social roles
expectations for work, family, and social privileges and responsibilities
Higher frequencies of PT facial expressiveness (smiling, nodding, frowning) with hospitalized older adults were correlated with ____
increased independence in activities of daily living at hospital discharge and three months following dishcarge
the combination of not smiling, and looking away were percieved as
indifference and distancing/infantilizing
the combination of smiling, nodding, and frowning were perceived as
warmth, caring and concerned empathetic
attitudes of health providers toward older adults are profoundly influenced by
personal beliefs about aging, skill in communicating with older adults, and knowledge of the aging process
it is likely that physical therapist attitudes impact outcomes among:
older adults
most of the changes we associate with age are not caused by
age; per say
age symbolizes much more than
years lived
in the united states, the majority of health insurance and income benefits are
age-based