Theories of Ageing Flashcards
Used to define the ageing process
SCENESCENCE
What are the three fundamental theories of ageing?
Biological
Psychological
Sociological
The TWO MAIN CONCEPTS under the BIOLOGICAL ageing theories
Programmed
Error
One of the theories of aging, concerned with answering basic questions regarding physiologic processes that occur in all living organisms over time
BIOLOGICAL
One of the theories of aging, focused on the roles and relationship within which individuals engage in later life
SOCIOLOGICAL
One of the theories of aging, influenced by both biology and sociology; address how a person responds to the tasks of his or her age
PSYCHOLOGICAL
This theory states that aging is the result of the sequential switching on and off of certain genes, with senescence defined as the point in time when age-associated functional deficits are manifested
Programmed Longevity
This theory believed that cellular errors are the result of random damage from molecules in the cells, exposure to environmental pollutants increases the production of these cellular errors and increases the rate of damage.
Free Radical Theory
This theory explains the aging process by examining cell errors due to the stiffening of proteins within the cell. These proteins “link with glucose and other sugars in the presence of oxygen and become stiff and thick.
Cross-Link Theory
Nurse Jon works in a nursing home who cares primarily for older adults knows these persons are in which stage of Erikson’s developmental tasks
Integrity VS Despair
Happiness and satisfaction with life are assumed to result from a high level of involvement with the world and continued social involvement. According to this theory, when retirement occurs, replacement activities must be found.
Activity Theory
Nurse Jon frequently observes Lolo Juan being separated from their friends and family and excluded from society. This phenomenon is described in which psychosocial theory of aging?
Disengagement Theory
Nurse Lily is designing a group activity for a group of older women who have mild loss of self-esteem and a reluctance to socialize. None have serious cognitive or physical impairments. Based on the activity theory, which activity will the nurse suggest?
- A weekly knitting group to make hats for premature infants
- A daily game of unfolding and refolding a stack of towels
- A weekly activity to sort buttons into different color groups
- A daily group discussion about local politics
A weekly knitting group to make hats for premature infants
According to Jung’s theory, which statement by an older adult indicates successful aging?
A. “I have a strong belief that there is life after death. So I am not afraid of dying”
B. “I never experienced travel around the world, but I traveled in my imagination”
C. “I lost my wife several years ago; I still miss her, but I focus on the good memories”
D. “Well, when I look back at my life, I am happy to say that I did it my way”
D. “Well, when I look back at my life, I am happy to say that I did it my way”
Nurse Maria asked Teresa Imelda of her activities as she grows older. Which of the following statements by the lola Teresa talks about activity theory?
A. Understanding and using tested theories offer a framework to base nursing practice interventions
B. Ageing theories are vague and do not offer substance in most health care settings
C. Ageing theories are not proven ways on which to base nursing practice
D. Ageing theories helps identify major concepts in nursing and offers a framework for decision making
A. Understanding and using tested theories offer a framework to base nursing practice interventions
