Aging
Theories of Aging
Longevity
Older Adult help
Terms to Know
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A continual process of biological, cognitive, and psychosocial change that begins at conception

What is... Aging

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What is a biologic theory?

What is... Theories based on cellular function and body physiology

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Longevity is defined as...

What is... The length of ones life

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Those who face the future with a ____ and ___ attitude will cope better with aging

What is Hopeful and positive?

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Someone who has lived 100 years or older is known as a...

What is... Centenarians

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Someone who specialized in the study of aging people is known as…

What is... a Gerontologist

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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

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Life span is defined as the 

What is... The maximum years one is capable of living, for humans is 115-130 years

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Siblings should share in...

What is planning and decision making?

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Having good judgement based on accumulated knowledge is known as

What is... Wisdom

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Some gerontologists claim that aging is primarily determined by…

What is... Genetics, environment, and lifestyle

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The wear and tear theory states that...

What is... The body cells and organs eventually wear out like machinery does

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______ people tend to live longer than normal people.

What is Married?

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Experts recommend that adult children keep communication ____ with their parents

What is open?

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Ego Integrity is known as

What is... A state of being complete; Finding that they are satisfied 

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Individualized aging is described as…

What is... How older adults should be viewed as individuals and not as a stereotypical member of a group

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A theory that states that each individual continues to live and develop as the unique person that they are

What is... Continuity theory

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Women outlive men in the United States by...

What is 4 years?

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When deteriorating behavior starts to occur in older adults, the children must..

What is make all decisions for them?

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A demographic is described as

What is... A statistic about populations

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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.

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A theory that suggests that it is normal for older people and society to withdraw from each other

What is... Disengagement Theory

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The final factor in longevity is..

What is genetics?
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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.

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Memory functions that tend to change with age

What is... Age-related memory impairment