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Week 8 Flashcards

1
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Health inequity

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-unjust differences in health between persons of different social groups

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Health inequality

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-observable health differences between subgroups within a population

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Health disparities

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-the differences in the state of health and health outcomes between people

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4
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Which groups of seniors are more at risk of social isolation

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-ethnicity
-sexual and gender identity
-geography
-health and disabilities
-life transitions
-knowledge and awareness

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5
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Indigenous peoples living in canada

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-were in good health prior to colonization
-contact with european settlers led to poorer health
-unknown diseases such as influenza debilitated indigenous health care
-discrimination in the form of the residential school system
-effects of colonialism continues to effect the health and healthy aging

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Older adults that are caregivers

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-greater risk of experiencing decreased social support and loneliness

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Interventions for caregivers

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-helping and financial support through informal assistance respite services
-home care or related services
-income and tax relief programs

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8
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Caregivers demographics

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-the more caregiving they do, the more stress they experience

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9
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Immigrant older adults in canada

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-immigrant adults are often healthier when they first arrive, however the longer they stay they experience unhealthy assimilation and end up aging less healthily

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Suggested immigrant healthy aging interventions

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-data collection and research on immigrant older adults in canada
-culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services
-more supports for continuous immigrants

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Older adults in rural areas

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-increased risk of social isolation, smaller support networks, loneliness etc
-increased risk of morbidity, obesity, diabetes etc

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Addressing older adults in rural areas

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-providing better access to health and social care services
-joining up transport, housing, health and social care services
-developing cost-effective transport solutions
-improving housing and local environment conditions
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Low income older adults

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-increased risk of loneliness, social isolation, poor health outcomes etc

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14
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Evidence informed policy options

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-protected pensions for older canadians
-new class of workplace pension plans for low income
-improve retirement income options

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15
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Increasing cultural competence in healthy aging

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-awareness
-knowledge
-skills

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Culturally sensitive health care

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-patient centered care/health literacy
-under-served needs
-cultural competence
-cultural targeting

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Health promotion

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-process of enabling people to increase control over and improve health by developing resources to maintain or enhance well being

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18
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Healthy aging framework prevention strategy components

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-identify
-engage
-provide
-coach
-revise

19
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Age friendly community

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-community that responds to both the opportunities and challenges of an aging population by creating physical and social environments that support independent active living

20
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Aging in place program plan components

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-safety
-health
-connection
-standards

21
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Self efficacy theory

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-self efficacy is a persons belief in their ability to change their behaviour

22
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What is increase in self efficacy associated with in older adults

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-increased self care
-increased energy
-better sleep
-decreased pain and discomfort
-resilience against depression
-increased use of the healthcare system
-improvements of overall healthy aging

23
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Master athletes

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-starting as early as 25-35+ years
-activity dependent
-later life leisure

24
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Expectations of aging for master athletes

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-greater strength and power
-cardiorespiratory fitness increase
-increased bone density
-increased muscle mass
-greater meaning of life
-new friendships

25
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Barriers of trying to be a master athlete

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-constrained by socioeconomic factors
-reliant on free time, travel cost
-negative social comparison
-reduced motivation

26
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Hierarchy of physical function

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-group 1
-group 2
-group 3

27
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Group 1

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-healthy and physically fit

28
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Group 2

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-unhealthy independent and physically unfit

29
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Group 3

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-unhealthy dependent and physically unfit/frail

30
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Basic activities of daily living

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-dressing
-locomotion
-continence
-eating
-transferring
-walking and moving around

31
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Instrumental activities of daily living

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-using a telephone
-traveling
-shopping
-preparing meals
-housework
-taking medicine

32
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Types of physical activity

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-aerobic/endurance
-balance
-functional

33
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Aerobic/endurance activity

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-supplies O2 to brain
-walking etc

34
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Balance activity

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-strengthens muscles that keep you upright
-improve stability and prevent falls

35
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Functional activity

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-trains muscles to work together
-prepares for daily tasks by reproducing common movements
-various muscles in upper and lower body used at same time

36
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Benefits of physical activity

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-decrease blood pressure
-increased strength and CV endurance
-increase balance
-increase lung and breathing function
-improve immune function
-reduce depression and anxiety
-control obesity
-improves ability to perform tasks
-improves joint mobility
-improves sleep quality

37
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Prevention and management of disease

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-coronary heart disease
-stroke
-increased blood pressure
-late onset diabetes
-osteoporosis

38
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Physical activity used to decrease diabetes

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-aerobic and resistance exercise

39
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How to improve cognitive aging

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-physical activity
-social/leisure activities
-intellectual engagement
-nutrition
-stress management
-sleep

40
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Physical activity and cognition

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-highest levels of PA reduce risk of cognitive decline and dementia
-significant improvements in cognitive health and well being

41
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Social/leisure activities and cognition

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-social relationships maintain and improve cognitive and mental well being

42
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Intellectual engagement and cognition

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-music, theater, dance, and creative writing increases memory improvement

43
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Older adults nutrition

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-caloric restriction is not recommended for older adults
-some evidence suggests that mediterranean diet can reduce risk of dementia
-isolated vitamin deficiencies associated with cognitive disorders

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