410 Week 1 Review Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| 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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