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Health care for older adults is called what

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Gerontology

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What branch of science does gerontology study

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Process of aging

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2
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What are some true facts about aging

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Natural process

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3
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What are some of the realities of aging in our society

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Oldness varies with time, placeness etc

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4
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What is ageism

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Stereotype of aging

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5
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The statement that all seniors are a drain on our health care system is an example of what?

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Stereotype

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What would be a true statement about older adults in our society

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Old based on feeling
More active
Longer life expectancy

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7
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What is true about retirement

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Lots of changes to adapt to

Most people enjoy it

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What percentage of the population will be over 65 by the year 2036

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24-25%

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Why are older adults the faster growing segment of population

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Decrease birth rate and death rate, immigration

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What factors affect population size and structure

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Decrease death and birth rate, immigration

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What are the effects of an aging population

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Greater dependency

Increase health care

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12
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Where do the majority of seniors live

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Private households with partner

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13
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What is the most frequent reported chronic illness in those over 65 years

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Arthritis

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14
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What is the major cause of death in seniors

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Cancer

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15
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What are some important facts about Canadian seniors

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Involved in religious and volunteer activities

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16
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Why are theories of aging important

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Prevent aging

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17
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What is the wear and tear theory of aging

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The more you use it the sooner it will wear out

18
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What do psychosocial theories of aging help to explain

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Behaviours, feelings, roles changing through lifespan, mental process

19
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What is the disengagement theory of aging

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Withdrawal from society, focus on self

20
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What are some biological factors in aging that would be under a persons control

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Nutrition
Stress management
Wear and tear

21
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What is the continuity theory

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Continues

Personality stays the same

22
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What would be the hca role in minimizing the effects of aging to the skin

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Lotion and fluids

23
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Why would less frequent bathing be necessary in the elderly

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Less body oils

Dry out sooner

24
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What are some age related changes that would affect safe mobility in the elderly

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Loss of balance

Decreased motor skills

25
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What are some normal changes to the neurological system as we age

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Hearing/vision loss

Slower reflexes

26
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How would you safely assist an older adult to rise from a bed

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Slowly

In stages

27
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What are some normal changes in sleep patterns as we age

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Less sleep

Wake up at night

28
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Promoting physical activity in the elderly would decrease the risk of what

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Blood clots

Falling

29
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What are the effects of aging on the respiratory system

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Decreased physical endurance

30
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How could you promote eating in an elderly patient

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Ask preference more appealing increased activity

31
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What would cause changes in bladder control in men as they age

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Prostate enlargement

32
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What are some normal changes in vision as we age

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Cataracts

33
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What would cause communication difficulties in patient care

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Background noise
Meds
Dementia 
Pain
Slang
34
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What are some normal changes in sexual function as we age

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Not as intense

35
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How do changes in functional ability change as we age

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Result due to illness

36
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What are some possible negative reactions associated with aging

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Anxiety
Withdrawal
Aggression

37
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What are 2 reasons for studying gerontology

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Understand process of aging
All going to get old
Increase population entering that age

38
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What are 4 ways a hca can help to promote cognitive functioning in an older adult

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Follow consistent routine
Reality orientation
Mental stimulation
Allow extra time when teaching a task

39
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What are 2 goals of gerontology

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Increase knowledge of old age

Improve quality of life

40
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Name 3 body systems and 2 physical changes that occur with each

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Lung- less elasticity

Nerves- weaken

41
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List 4 negative reactions to undesired changes due to aging

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Aggression depression anxiety

42
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What is 1 type of assisted housing for the elderly and describe

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Assisted housing for the well elderly
Multi generational
Granny flats
Gated communities

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