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Theories Of Aging Flashcards

1
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Understand the different parts of the international classification of functioning, disability, and health.

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Understood

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What does aging affect?

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  1. Body structure and function.
    (Cells, tissues, organs)
  2. The way we perform our ADL.
    ( walk, run, go up and down the stairs)
  3. The way we participate in the community.
    ( work, socialize, gym, hobbies)
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Aging is affected by (contextual factors):

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  1. Personal factors.
  2. Environmental factors.
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4
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True or false

Aging is a fundamental process affecting our structure and function

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True

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5
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True or false

Rate and magnitude of change differ from person to person

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True

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When adding sedentary lifestyle to inadequate nutrition, excess body weight, smoking or alcohol consumption, the BIOLOGICAL DECLINE will be ______________ in magnitude

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Greater

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True or false

Aging depends on personal factors only

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False

Personal and environmental factors

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The perception of someone as being old is a _________________ that can differ among cultures

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Social construct

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9
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Not a question. Just appreciate this study. Basically they were going around asking people when they think old age starts. Notice that the younger people chose an earlier age compared to the older people.

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Ok

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10
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The WHO defined geriatric population as “ any adult aged _______________ “

Should we rely strictly on this chronological criterion? Why or why not?

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65 years or older

We should NOT Rely strictly on this chronological criterion as the onset of any geriatric health issue may occur to people as early as their 50s

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11
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What are the old age sub-groups?

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12
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How can you tell if a person is old?

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Chronological age

Physical features

Personal behaviors

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13
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How our culture reacts towards the old

( not sure what is meant by the slide , so just read)

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14
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Is the aging population increasing or decreasing?

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Aging population is increasing rapidly!

By 2050
- people age 60+ : increase from 605 million to 2 billion
- people aged 80+: reach 400 million

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15
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What is the main health burden for older people?

Give examples

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Non-communicable diseases are the MAIN health burdens for older people.

They include :
- cardiovascular disease
- Chronic respiratory disease
- cancer
- Diabetes

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16
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Most of the older adults are __________________ BUT the environment surrounding them is not designed to meet their needs .

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Community dwellers

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True or false

Effective, community-level primary healthcare for older people is very important

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True

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18
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With the increase in life expectancy of more than 10 years, the number of chronic diseases has _____________ among older Kuwaiti adults.

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INCREASED

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Older age was associated with ________ prevalence of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

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HIGH

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20
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Compared to physically INACTIVE adults, physically ACTIVE adults have:

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Faster walking speed

Stronger grip

Better balance and quality of life

Less chronic diseases

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21
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Aging in Kuwait: what are some of the healthcare facilities and services provided for the elderly

22
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Healthy aging starts with ?

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Healthy behaviors in EARLIER stages of life.

23
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In 2002, WHO released a policy frame on ACTIVE AGING to apply the principles of independence and participation, and to improve the quality of life.

Aging friendly cities have been applied, especially in developing countries .

What is meant by active aging?

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The process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security, in order to enhance quality of life as people age.

(Google)

24
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Several theories were established to explain why we age; what are some of these theories?

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Whole body inflammation

Wear and tear

Biological clock based on genetic programming

25
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Explain Row and Khan’s theory (1987)

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Their theory suggested that : aging is a combination of:
- Age-related decline in functional ability
- Modifiable risk factors

Usual Aging VS Successful Aging model

26
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What is successful aging

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Absence of disease and disability

High cognitive and physical functioning

Active engagement with life

27
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What is the limitation of Row and Khan’s Usual VS Successful Aging Model?

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It doesn’t make room for CHRONIC diseases

Most older adults have at least one chronic disease and many older adults live with functional limitation and disability caused by chronic diseases.

28
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Explain Brummel-Smith 2007 “ Optimal Aging”

  • what is it defined as ?
  • what does this concept emphasize ?
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The ability to function across many areas — Physical, functional, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual — despite one’s medical conditions

The concept recognizes the importance of improving functional ability of older adults, regardless of the presence or absence of a chronic health condition .

29
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Too easy and common sense
Just read it.

30
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How does physical therapy reduce the effects of chronic diseases?

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By encouraging restorative changes that stop or reverse the downward functional cycle

31
Q

When compared to each other, older adults become increasingly DISSIMILAR with increasing age.

Provide an example

32
Q

Slippery slope of aging

  • what does it represent ?
  • define each point .
A

Represents 4 points where changes in physiological ability can affect function, participation, and disability.

33
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ sports competition, senior olympics”

A

Physically elite

34
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ High-risk and power sports i.e hand-gliding / weightlifting “

A

Physically elite

35
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ moderate physical work”

A

Physically fit

36
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ all endurance sports and games”

A

Physically fit

37
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ Most hobbies “

A

Physically fit

38
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ very light physical work”

A

Physically independent

39
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ hobbies i.e gardening, walking”

A

Physically independent

40
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ low physical demand activities i.e golf, dance, driving “

A

Physically independent

41
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ Can pass all IADLs”

A

Physically independent

42
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ light housekeeping”

A

Physically frail

43
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ food preparation”

A

Physically frail

44
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ grocery shopping”

A

Physically frail

45
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“Can pass some IADLs, all BADLs”

A

Physically frail.

46
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ May be homebound”

A

Physically frail

47
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ cannot pass some or all BADLs i.e walking/bathing/dressing/eating”

A

Physically dependent

48
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ Needs home or institutional care”

A

Physically dependent

49
Q

Label the following whether it is:
Physically elite
Physically fit
Physically independent
Physically frail
Physically dependent
Disability

“ dependent in all BADLs”

A

Disability

50
Q

Age bias in the work field towards older patients

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Given low priority

Less time spent to make human connection with

Undertreated

Perceived as :
- Having low potential for improvement
- Unmotivated
- Noncompliant
- Confused
- Dependent on others

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