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What is aging defined as?
What is aging defined as?
- A negative attitude from the community population against old, aged people
- The total of all changes that occur in a person with the passing of time (correct)
- The average number of years that a person can be expected to live
- The scientific study of the physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of the disease of older adults
What is the focus of geriatrics?
What is the focus of geriatrics?
- The study of the effects of ageism on mental health
- The study of the physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of the disease of children
- The study of the impact of aging on the community
- The study of the physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of the disease of older adults (correct)
What is the term for people older than 65 years of age who maintain a high level of wellness and activity?
What is the term for people older than 65 years of age who maintain a high level of wellness and activity?
- Healthy agers
- Older adults
- Hearty elderly (correct)
- Active seniors
What is the term for the negative attitude from the community population against old, aged people?
What is the term for the negative attitude from the community population against old, aged people?
What is the term for maintaining the maximum possible degree of physical, mental, and social vigor?
What is the term for maintaining the maximum possible degree of physical, mental, and social vigor?
What is the primary factor that contributes to the aging process?
What is the primary factor that contributes to the aging process?
What is the primary goal of healthy aging?
What is the primary goal of healthy aging?
What is the term for the average number of years that a person can be expected to live?
What is the term for the average number of years that a person can be expected to live?
What is the characteristic of a hearty elderly person?
What is the characteristic of a hearty elderly person?
What is the impact of the aging process on a person?
What is the impact of the aging process on a person?
What is the focus of the study of geriatrics?
What is the focus of the study of geriatrics?
Study Notes
Aging
- Aging is the total of all changes that occur in a person with the passing of time.
Ageism
- Ageism is a negative attitude from the community population against old, aged people.
Life Expectancy
- Life expectancy is the average number of years that a person can be expected to live.
Aging Process
- The aging process involves a gradual accumulation of irreversible functional losses.
- These losses include physiological, social, and psychological changes.
Healthy Aging
- Healthy aging means maintaining the maximum possible degree of physical, mental, and social vigor.
- It involves the ability to adapt, handle stress, be active, and be involved in life and living.
Geriatrics
- Geriatrics is the scientific study of the physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of diseases in older adults.
Health Elderly
- Health elderly refers to people older than 65 years of age who maintain a high level of wellness and activity.
- This is characterized by a level of wellness and activity well above present expectations for that age.
Aging
- Aging is the total of all changes that occur in a person with the passing of time.
Ageism
- Ageism is a negative attitude from the community population against old, aged people.
Life Expectancy
- Life expectancy is the average number of years that a person can be expected to live.
Aging Process
- The aging process involves a gradual accumulation of irreversible functional losses.
- These losses include physiological, social, and psychological changes.
Healthy Aging
- Healthy aging means maintaining the maximum possible degree of physical, mental, and social vigor.
- It involves the ability to adapt, handle stress, be active, and be involved in life and living.
Geriatrics
- Geriatrics is the scientific study of the physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of diseases in older adults.
Health Elderly
- Health elderly refers to people older than 65 years of age who maintain a high level of wellness and activity.
- This is characterized by a level of wellness and activity well above present expectations for that age.
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A quiz about the concept of aging, ageism, life expectancy, and the process of healthy aging.
