Aging
A continual process of biological, cognitive, and psychosocial change that begins at conception
What is... Aging
What is a biologic theory?
What is... Theories based on cellular function and body physiology
Longevity is defined as...
What is... The length of ones life
Those who face the future with a ____ and ___ attitude will cope better with aging
What is Hopeful and positive?
Someone who has lived 100 years or older is known as a...
What is... Centenarians
Someone who specialized in the study of aging people is known as…
What is... a Gerontologist
The free radical theory believes that
What is... Believes that cells are damaged by toxins, ions break off from ion pairs, and the resulting free radicals are unstable
Life span is defined as the
What is... The maximum years one is capable of living, for humans is 115-130 years
Siblings should share in...
What is planning and decision making?
Having good judgement based on accumulated knowledge is known as
What is... Wisdom
Some gerontologists claim that aging is primarily determined by…
What is... Genetics, environment, and lifestyle
The wear and tear theory states that...
What is... The body cells and organs eventually wear out like machinery does
______ people tend to live longer than normal people.
What is Married?
Experts recommend that adult children keep communication ____ with their parents
What is open?
Ego Integrity is known as
What is... A state of being complete; Finding that they are satisfied
Individualized aging is described as…
What is... How older adults should be viewed as individuals and not as a stereotypical member of a group
A theory that states that each individual continues to live and develop as the unique person that they are
What is... Continuity theory
Women outlive men in the United States by...
What is 4 years?
When deteriorating behavior starts to occur in older adults, the children must..
What is make all decisions for them?
A demographic is described as
What is... A statistic about populations
Name 5 myths about older people
What is... Older adults are sick, poor, unhappy, not sexual, cannot learn new things, are senile, live in nursing homes.
A theory that suggests that it is normal for older people and society to withdraw from each other
What is... Disengagement Theory
The final factor in longevity is..
The things that communities provide services for older adults.. (Name at least 3)
What are adult day services, chore services, transportation, counseling, companionship programs, exercise & rehabilitation programs, telephone reassurance services.
What is... Age-related memory impairment