Week 8 Flashcards
What is the free radical structure theory?
Unstable oxygen molecules produce errors in cell maintained even and repair, leading to a range of disorders
What is the wear and tear theory?
Body wears down because of accumulated exposure to inadequate nutrition, disease, pollution and other stresses
What are cellular accidents or mutation theory?
Accumulation of minor accidents that occur during cell reproduction cause going
What is the cellular clock theory?
Cells stop replicating at a certain point
What is hormonal stress theory?
Lower resistance to stress increases the likelihood of disease
What is the immune system theory?
Decline in functioning gives rise to infectious diseases
Does exercise/physical activity help maintain strength of heart muscles and lungs?
Yes
What happens in primary aging
Genetically influenced declines
Affects all members of species
Even happens if health is good
What happens during secondary aging
Declines due to heredity
Major contribution to frailty
Illness and disabilities
What happens to the appearance in elderly people
Weight loss Less flexible Bone strength decreases Muscle strength decreases Skin Ears
True or false only about 15% of elderly see well?
False, it’s 10%
Why does hearing decline in the elderly?
Reduced blood supply and cell death
Are the elderly less sensitive to pain?
Yes
What are the changes in sleep and sexuality in elderly people
Difficulty in sleeping and staying asleep,
Sex is less desired and frequent
Are cognitive changes impaired or inevitable in the consequences of aging?
Impaired
How does the memory change during aging
Episodic memory:younger better
Semantic memory:decline
Working memory:decline late
Prospective memory:remembers future
What are the language problems
Tip of the tongue
Hesitant
What are 3 factors related to cognitive change
Mentually active life
Retirement
Distance to death
What is ego integrity
Feel whole, complete
Serenity and contentment
What is despair
Feel many decisions were wrong
Bitter and unaccepting of death
What is a life review
Considering the meaning of past experiences
What are some health considerations in late adulthood
Being physically active Remaining mentally active Managing stress Ensure sleep and rest Preventing infectious diseases
What are some health risks in late adulthood
Falls Obesity Smoking High blood cholesterol Physical inactivity
