Lecture 1A Overview of gero nursing Flashcards
The apparent disconnect between definitions of wellness and aging results from _
- Misunderstandings about aging (that it is associated with declining health).
- A narrow focus on physical health and functioning (rather than a holistic view of wellness).
High-level wellness
An integrated method of functioning that is oriented toward maximizing each person’s potential, while maintaining a continuum of balance and purposeful direction within the person’s environment.
A major focus of a “wellness approach” to older adult health care is _
Addressing the body-mind-spirit interconnectedness of each older adult as a unique and respected individual.
_ is objectively defined as a universal process that begins at birth.
Aging.
Subjective age
A person’s perception of his or her age; studies show that most older adults feel significantly younger than their chronologic age and that this perception helps them maintain a positive view of themselves.
Perceived age
Other people’s estimation of someone’s age.
Chronologic age
The length of time that has passed since birth.
Important indicators of age include _
- Physiologic health.
- Psychological well-being.
- Socioeconomic factors.
- The ability to function and participate in desirable activities.
Functional age
- A conceptualization of a person’s age based on their ability to contribute to society and experience personal quality of life.
- Provides a more rational basis for care than chronologic age.
The 3 components of “successful” aging
- An active engagement with life.
- High cognitive and physical function.
- Low probability of disease and disability.
Ageism
- The prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older people sheerly on the basis of their age; more common in industrialized societies.
- Includes negative stereotypes of social isolation, psychological rigidity, asexual behavior, lack of creativity, physical and mental decline, and economic and familial burden.
Elders are the most respected age group in Japanese culture due to the concept of _, which supports the view that adult children should respect and support parents.
Interdependence.
Age attribution
The tendency to attribute problems to the aging process rather than to pathologic and potentially treatable conditions; as a result, older people often receive less aggressive treatments for common ailments.
An essential first step in planning interventions for older adults is to _
Identify those factors that are not inherent consequences of aging.
The percentage of older adults living in nursing homes at any time is _
4-5%.
