Definitions
Physiology of aging
What is Geriatrics
Statistical study of human population
What is demographics
Government-subsidized housing
Medicare - hospital insurance
What is part A
What is a durable power of attorney
The study of all aspects of the aging process
What is Gerontology
Minority populations will represent 28% of older population by 2030
What is gender and ethnic disparity
Unrelated people share a household
Whist is group housing
Medicare - medical insurance
What is part B
Legal document that informs healthcare staff what their wishes are if they could not make them
What is a living will
Nursing care to older adults
What is Gerontics
Population born between 1946 and 1964
What are the Baby Boomers
Provides services such as room and board, ADL's and medication and recreational programs
What is a community-based residential facility
Medicare - Medicare benefits through private insurance companies
What is part C
Doctors order for emergency personnel
What is Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
The fear of aging
What is Gerontophobia
Private apartments purchased or rented with different levels of care
What is independent or assisted living centers
Provides nursing services, personal care that is licensed by the state and regulated by federal and state laws
What is a nursing home
Medicare - prescription drug coverage
What is part D
Failure to provide for self because of lack or ability awareness
What is self neglect
Discrimination against people solely on their age
What is Ageism
When occupants die, control of their apartment reverts to the owners of the facility
What is life-lease or life contract facilities
Government program that provides health care funding for older adults
What is medicare
Available for older adults who meet certain financial need requirements
What is Medicaid