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Varies but generally around 50-65 years; can change as average life expectancy rises Chronological aging
Outward expression of genetic makeup Biological aging
Determined by changes in roles Social aging
Varies and has many different titles: senior citizen, older adult, seasoned seniors Cultural aging
Individual no longer able to perform usual activities Functional aging
Changes in mental functioning Psychological aging
Branch of medicine handling diseases related to aging Geriatrics
Holistic study of older persons, to include: biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual aging Gerontology
Globally and nationally life expectancy is increasing aka: (Older adults are the primary recipients of health care in the acute care setting, the home care setting, and in long term care.) The “graying” of America
Stochastic theory types Wear-and-tear, cross-linkage, free radical
Cells wear out over time due to continued use Wear-and-tear
Bonding of proteins results in stiffness that cause them not to function Cross-linkage
By-products of cell replication cause cellular damage and death Free radical
Non-stochastic theory types Programmed and immunity
Programmed vs Immunity in simple terms is: a biological clock vs age related changes to the immune system
Generation that cares for parents and children Sandwich generation
Discrimination of someone based on their age Ageism
Form of ageism where speech patterns are changed based on the assumption that older people have difficulty communicating and understanding; Similar to “baby talk” Elderspeak
A federal program for people who are low income. Medicaid
A federal program available to those 65 and older to provide health insurance in retiremen Medicare
The 4Ms framework include Matters, medication, Mentation, and Mobility
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