Aging population
The scientific study of aging and older adults, including biological, psychological, and social aspects.
gerontology
In Eriksons final psychosocial stage, what two outcomes are contrasted?
integrity vs despair
Name one major life transitions an older adult may experience.
retirement, relocation, bereavement, chances in independence
A decrease in the size of tissue or organs.
atrophy
The average number of years a person is expected to live, based on population patterns and other factors.
life expectancy
A sense of acceptance and meaning when looking back on one's life, including its successes and regrets.
ego integrity
What is one helpful way to help support a older adult after the loss of a spouse?
Listen, acknowledging their grief, respect their pace, offer support resources
reduced or absent normal muscle tone
atony
The gradual biological process of aging, involving changes in cells and body system over time.
senescence
What is despair in Erikson's theory?
regret, bitterness, or fear that life has been wasted or that there is too little time to change it.
what is social security?
a federal social insurance program in the United States designed to provide financial protection and income support to retirees, workers with disabilities, and the families of deceased workers
Wave-like muscular contractions that move food and other contents through the digestive tract.
peristalsis
Stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination directed at people because of their age.
ageism
How can a caregiver support integrity in an older adult?
invite life stories, listen without judgement, acknowledge accomplishments, and support meaningful relationships and choices.
what is Medicare?
a U.S. federal health insurance program primarily for people age 65 or older, as well as certain younger people with disabilities or specific medical conditions.
an exaggerated hump on the upper back
kyphosis
What is the reason the population of older adults is growing?
people are living longer on average, and large generations are reaching older age.
A theory describing a possible shift in later life toward broader perspective, reflection, less focus on material concerns, and greater connection on life as a whole.
gerotranscendence
What does comorbidity mean?
Two or more health conditions present in the patient at the same time.
age-related difficulty focusing on close objects because the eyes lens become less flexible.
presbyopia