Definitions
What is geropsychology?
The psychology of the aging
What are some ways to honor the diseased?
Rituals, traditions, memorials
What are some ways to age healthy?
Keeping physically active, having a healthy diet, reducing stress, no tobacco or alcohol, etc.
What was the movie mainly about?
How to prepare people dying for death
What is ageism?
Discrimination against a certain age
How can you support those in grief?
Active listening, practical assistance, encouraging self-care, and maintaining a supportive presence
What are some Common physical problems that arise when aging
Heart problems, dementia, cancer, strokes, hearing/vision loss
What disease did the main charcter's father get?
Cancer
What is social security?
A system that lets you get paid when in retirement or if you become disabled
What are the stages of grief?
Shock, yearning, anger/guilt, despair, acceptance, complicated grief, and growth
What can societies do to support their elders?
Making age-friendly communities, having support systems, and having good long-term care solutions
Instead of focussing mainly on survival and treatment, the movie discusses when it is time to ________
End treatment, prepare for death
What is aging?
Deterioration/damage of cells over time
What are the stages of death?
Pre-active dying, active dying, moment of death, and immediate post-death
What are the upsides to having a longer life?
More years to pursue activities, further education, get a new career, pursue a neglected passion
As a doctor, what should you ask your patients when they are dying?
Your understanding of your illness, your worries, your priorities
What is bereavement?
A drop in social/economic status after retirement
What are Europeans' cultural perspectives on death?
Individuality and personal autonomy (getting to make your own decisions and grieve how you want)
What % of Americans over 65 have dementia
20%
The main character's name
Who is Dr. Atul Gawande?