Theories of Aging
This theory posits that aging occurs due to the presence of damaging molecules in the body
What is free radical theory?
The purpose of nurses understanding normal aging process
What is to be able to postpone negative consequences of the aging process?
Erik Erikson's developmental stage for older adults
What is ego integrity vs. despair?
The lowest tier of the health-promotion related needs model
What is physiological balance?
This generation has led to older adults becoming the fastest growing population in Canada
What is the baby boomer generation?
This theory of aging suggests changes in DNA lead to organ malfunction
What is Cross-Linking Theory of Aging?
Older adults have increased risk of developing one or more of these
What are chronic conditions?
Older adulthood is often referred to as this
What is a season of loss?
This is necessary when older adults need support or interception with an issue
What is advocacy?
Because of this, older adults are able to live longer with chronic conditions
What is advancement in medical technology?
The theory claims that it is natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw from society.
What is Disengagement Theory?
This bodily function decreases with age, causing some older adults to be more susceptible to illness
What is the immune system?
A recently developed theory suggesting aging entails a transition from a materialistic meta perspective to a transcendent vision
What is gerotranscendence?
This is an assessment to understand a patient's ability to manage their health challenge
What are the requisites to meet needs?
This mineral is specifically important for older adult women to minimize risk of osteoperosis
What is calcium?
Theory that holds that nurses can promote wellness by addressing individuals hollistically
High carbohydrate diets can lead to this condition in older adults
What is hypoglycemia?
Loss of social roles can affect an individuals sense of this
What is sense of purpose?
This the most crucial component in a clients ability to perform self-management strategies
What is desire to take action?
This includes knowing how to describe symptoms, where to find help for health issues, and how to understand medical information
What is health literacy?
What is Theory of Successful Aging?
This is the final component of high-quality patient care
The three domains of learning necessary to teach older adults
What are cognitive, psychomotor, and affective?
This is achieved through experiencing purpose, pleasure, and dignity
What is gratification?
What is heal?