11 Questions
What is aging defined as?
The total of all changes that occur in a person with the passing of time
What is the focus of geriatrics?
The study of the physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of the disease of older adults
What is the term for people older than 65 years of age who maintain a high level of wellness and activity?
Hearty elderly
What is the term for the negative attitude from the community population against old, aged people?
Ageism
What is the term for maintaining the maximum possible degree of physical, mental, and social vigor?
Healthy aging
What is the primary factor that contributes to the aging process?
Gradual accumulation of irreversible functional losses
What is the primary goal of healthy aging?
To maintain the maximum possible degree of physical, mental, and social vigor
What is the term for the average number of years that a person can be expected to live?
Life expectancy
What is the characteristic of a hearty elderly person?
Maintaining a high level of wellness and activity well above present expectation
What is the impact of the aging process on a person?
It leads to a gradual accumulation of irreversible functional losses
What is the focus of the study of geriatrics?
The study of the physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of the disease of older adults
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.
A quiz about the concept of aging, ageism, life expectancy, and the process of healthy aging.
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