Unit 1 Longevity/Wellness Flashcards
Wellness
The overall state of well being
Components of Wellness
Physical, Social/Spiritual, Mental/Emotional
The wellness triangle has to be _____ to be healthy
Balanced
Longevity
The length of life
Factors of Longevity
Values (Genetics, lifestyle choices, environment), Stress, Nutrition and fitness
Damage Theory
External or environmental forces gradually damage cells and organs, leading to aging and death
Program Theory
Aging is genetically programed to occur with time, and this process of deterioration eventually leads to death
Chronological Aging
The age that your body is
Physiological Aging
The age you mentally are
Stages of Death/Grief
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Sadness/Depression
- Acceptance
Will
Plan how possessions will be distributed
Living Will
Organizes and plans the final wishes of a decades person
Terminal Illness
Disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated; death is inevitable in a short time
Hospice Care
Program that provides emotional and physical care for the dying and their families
Stress
Reaction of your body and mind to threatening or challenging events
Stressor
The cause of stress (Criminal Minds)
Homeostasis
The state at which you have no stress. Smooth balanced body
Eustress
Positive stress
Distress
Negative stress
Fight or Fight
How the body reacts to stress
Stages of Stress
- Alarm
- Resistance
- Exhaustion
Which stage of stress are you the most susceptible to disease
Exhaustion
Psychosomatic Illness
Illness all in you mind (Lower resistance immune system, Ulcers, asthma attack, high blood sugar and heart disease)
Managing Stress
Restore balance and prevent stress from taking control
Self ideal
The way we’d like to be
Self concept
Our picture or perception of ourselves
Self esteem
How you feel about yourself
Personality
The behaviors you show to others
Character
Evaluation of moral qualities and values
Values
Set of rules or guidelines we establish for ourselves and live by
Type A personality
More rushed, competitive, desire to succeed, high standards
Type B Personality
Calm, less competitive, not concerned about accomplishment
Ethics
Morals in action
Morals
the difference between right and wrong
Decide Model
Determine the problem Explore your options Consequences of the problem Identify the best alternative Develop a plan Evaluate the plan
You use the decide model to
eliminate or minimize risks
