PRELIM LEC Flashcards by Renren Dominguez

can be defined as time related deterioration of the physiological functions necessary for survival and fertility.

AGING

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the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age.

AGING PROCESS

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Classification of Aging:

a universal process that begins at birth and is specified by the chronological order

Objectively

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Classification of Aging:

marked by changes in behavior and self-perception and reaction to biologic changes

Subjectively

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Classification of Aging:

aging refers to the capabilities of the individual to function in society

Functionally

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Young old age

60-74

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Old age

75 to 84

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Old-old age

85 - 100

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Centenarians

Over 100

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viewed life with three-pronged course.

SR. LETY KUAN

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3 components of life course:

Acquisition
Struggles
Legacy

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REASONS FOR INCREASE IN ELDERLY POPULATION:

Declining fertility
Increasing life expectancy of the elderly

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Currently, life expectancy of Filipinos is

57.4 years for males and 63.2 years for females.

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IMPACT OF AGING MEMBERS IN THE FAMILY

Emotional effects
Financial effects
Structural effects
Physical effect
Positive effects

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refers to people old-old usually with health problems

Frail elder

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changes occurring in cells age and damage cellular metabolism.

Wear and Tear Theory

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the faster one lives, the sooner one ages and dies.

Rate of Living Theory

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waste accumulation or garbage accumulation

Waste Theory

exposure to low dose of radiation accelerates the aging process

Somatic mutation theory

lack of essential nutrients and poor oxygen delivery to the

Deprivation theory

assumes that the same norms exist for all mature individuals. The degree to which individuals “act like” or “look like”

Activity Theory

withdrawal from the role characteristic of middle age, socialization and related activities

Disengagement Theory

assumes that persons remain the same unless there are factors that stimulate changes or necessitate adaptation

Continuity Theory

describes aging as the cumulative effects of stresses of living.

Stress Theory

links aging to failure of body mechanisms to adapt to stress.

Adaptation Theory

a process by which a cell lows its ability to grow, divide and function this function ends in death

SENESCENCE

number of years a person is expected to live; based on an estimate average age that a member of a population

LIFE EXPECTANCY

Wrinkling and sagging of skin occur with decreased skin elasticity; dryness and scaling are common

INTEGUMENTARY

Balding becomes common in?

Men than women

An important example of negative feedback is the

control of blood sugar.

Bone demineralization occurs, and bones become porous and brittle.

MUSCULOSKELETAL

Temperature regulation and pain/pressure perception becomes less efficient.

NEUROLOGIC

Diminished visual acuity occurs, with increased sensitivity to glare, decreased ability to adjust to darkness, decreased accommodation

SPECIAL SENSES

Diminished hearing acuity

(presbycusis)

Deposits of the “aging pigment”,

CARDIOVASCULAR

Deposits of the “aging pigment”, what pigment

lipofuscin

Slight increase in the size of the heart, especially the

left ventricle is common.

Respiratory rate may increase, accompanied by diminished depth.

RESPIRATORY

Salivary gland production decreased resulting in alkaline saliva and shrinkage of bony structure

GASTROINTESTINAL

number of functioning nephron units decreased by

50%

ladder capacity decreases by 50%. Voiding becomes more frequent, by?

2-3 times a night

Major clinical manifestation for UTI

signs of acute confusion

common but can be remedied by an older adult using notes

Mild short-term (recent) memory loss

rogressively serious and ultimately fatal disorder. At first, forgetfulness and impaired judgement may be evident

Alzheimer’s disease