T1: The Aging Population (CH 1) Flashcards
What are two big roles of the gerontological nurse?
- Know the facts
- Educate the Public
Current older population offered ___, ___, and ___ making the country great.
(three s words!)
sacrifice, strength, spirit
Older adults are currently viewed with what 3 comparisons?
- prejudice vs positivism
- knowledge vs myth
- concern vs neglect
Who: COrrelation of age and respected
Confucious
Who: Attaining old age was an accomplishment
Chinese
Who: DrEaded growing old
Egyptians
Who: Struggles between the old and the young
Greeks
Who: Limited respect for elders
Ancient Romans
What: Well-being of family; desire to respect elders
The Bible
Time period: Rise of superiority of the youth
Medieval times
___ Revolution: Persons of advanced age left unprotected
Industrial Revolution
1914: First geriatric textbook written by Dr. ___ “Father of Geriatrics”.
Nascher
What was the Federal Old Age Insurance Law?
A provision of some financial security for older adults
Young-Old
Middle-Old
Old-Old
60-74
75-84
85-100
Over 100 years of age
Centenarians
Persons 65+ currently represent more than __% of the US population
13
Life expectancy has ____
increased
Life expectancy over the years
1930:
1965:
Present:
- 7 years
- 2 years
- 2 years
Population over ___ years double by year __ and triples by year __.
85
2036
2049
Centenarians are increasing or decreasing?
increasing
What are some factors in increased life expectancy?
Advancements in disease control and health technology
Lower infant and child mortality rate
Improved sanitation
Better living conditions
Gap widening between __ and __ individuals. NURSES SHOUL DBE CONCERNED WITH HEALTH AND SOCIETAL ISSUES
black and white
Gap narrowing between __ and __ individuals. NURSES SHOUL DBE CONCERNED WITH HEALTH AND SOCIETAL ISSUES
males and females
Half of women over __ are widowed.
65
The majority of men are __
married
Most older adults live with _____
spouse or other family members
Twice the number of __ than ___ live alone in later life.
women than men
The potential for living alone __ with age of both men and women.
increases
The percentage of older adults living below the poverty line has ___.
declined
Most older adults depend on ___ ___ for more than half of their income.
social security
Their is a high prevalence of home ownership by older adults “Asset ___ and cash ___”
rich
poor
Women and minority groups have ___ income than white men.
less
Percentage of older workers in labor force is ___
declining
Men are leaving workforce at ___ age.
earlier
Number of middle-age women employed is ___
increasing
__ __ desire to continue to work at the age of retirement.
Baby boomers
Trend toward ___ education of older adults.
increased
Advanced degrees are ___ prevalent than in the past and we have ___ incomes.
more
higher
Older adults will be more ___ health care consumers.
informed
___ ___ are major problems in the older adult population.
chronic illnesses
Most older adults have at least one __ __.
chronic illness
Chronic conditions limits __ and ___ : major source of disability.
ADL’s and IADL
What are some leading chronic conditions?
arthritis, hypertension, hearing issues, heart conditions, diabetes, varicose veins, etc.
What type of Medicare?
hospital and other services
A
What type of Medicare?
medical visit services and other services
B
What type of Medicare?
Medicare Advantage Plan
C
What type of Medicare?
Drug plan
D
Broadens the scope of preventative care and helps reduce health disparities so that underserved groups can reach their full health potential.
Affordable Care Act
Approximately __ in __ older adults will spend some time in a nursing home.
1 in 4
Health and social agencies must anticipate future ____
needs
___ ___ are the next wave of older adults.
Baby boomers
Baby boomers are born between __ - __.
1946-1964
Baby boomers are __ and __ __.
diverse and better educated
Baby boomers invented ___ mvoement.
fitness
Baby boomers are enamored with ____ products.
“high-tech”
Their are higher rates of ___, ___, and __ __.
hospitalization, surgery, and physician visits
Less than ___% of older adults live in a nursing home, assisted living, or other institutions.
5%
Gerontological Nurses need to advocate in ensuring that cost-containment efforts do not jeopardize the ___ of older adults.
welfare
