Enter Category Biological Theories of Aging
What theory proposes that organisms live within a limited space and time due to a built-in “genetic clock”?
What is the programmed aging theory?
This theory suggests older adults withdraw from roles and responsibilities as a natural part of aging.
What is the disengagement theory?
This system shows decreased hair follicles, reduced collagen, and slower healing.
What is the integumentary system?
Gradual, normal changes in organ systems that occur with age.
What is primary aging?
John had right-sided weakness after a stroke. Which hand was affected?
What is his dominant right hand?
What is the term for a cell’s limited number of divisions before senescence?
What is the Hayflick limit?
Which theory proposes that older adults are happiest when they maintain roles and social activities?
What is the activity theory?
Loss of neurons and dendritic changes can affect coordination and proprioception in this system.
What is the neuromusculoskeletal system?
Abnormal changes caused by disease or lifestyle factors.
What is secondary aging?
What diet was prescribed following his swallow study?
What is a mechanical soft diet with nectar thick liquids?
Which theory states that accumulated damage from reactive molecules causes tissue and organ deterioration?
What is the free radical/oxidative stress theory?
This theory emphasizes using familiar strategies to adapt to change and maintain consistency.
What is the continuity theory?
Sarcopenia refers to loss of what type of tissue with age?
What is muscle mass?
Optimal adaptation and continued engagement in meaningful occupations defines what type of aging?
What is optimal aging?
Why might John have difficulty toileting independently at home?
What is due to poor static sitting balance and lower extremity weakness?
Which theory focuses on hypothalamic dysregulation and prolonged stress leading to advanced aging?
What is the neuroendocrine theory?
The life course perspective considers what type of factors influencing aging from birth to death?
What are cultural, historical, and social factors?
Immunosenescence refers to what age-related process?
What is the decline in immune function increasing disease susceptibility?
What concept describes avoiding disease, maintaining function, and staying active?
What is successful aging?
What bathroom modification would be recommended for John’s safety?
What is removing the glass shower door, raised toiletseat, grab bars, and using a transfer tub bench?
Which category of theories explains aging as the result of DNA mutations or cellular damage rather than predetermined genetic programming?
What are nongenetic theories of aging?
Which theory has been criticized for assuming withdrawal is inevitable and universal in aging?
What is the disengagement theory?
What age-related change in the cardiopulmonary system makes breathing more effortful and less efficient?
What is loss of elasticity in lung tissue and airways?
True or False: Primary aging is preventable through lifestyle changes.
What is false?
Which training area should OTAs focus on to help John return home safely?
What are transfer training, adaptive equipment use, and caregiver education?