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NF 13 Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging

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Which of the following is a biologic theory of aging?

Benign senescence

Which of the following factors contribute to longevity?

Learning, nutrition, safety

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of normal aging?

Inflammation

What is Schaie's theory of cognitive development in the older adult?

<p>Individualized aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is considered the 'very old' in the older adult population?

<p>85 and beyond</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age will seniors born after 1960 qualify for full coverage under the federal Social Security system?

<p>67 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most rapidly growing group among older adults?

<p>The very old</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common physical change that happens to the skin in older adults?

<p>Reduced amount of subcutaneous tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common health concern for older adults?

<p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible effect of aging on the integumentary system?

<p>Loss of subcutaneous fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is affected by decreased bladder capacity and urinary incontinence in older adults?

<p>Urologic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a potential cause of impaired cognition in older adults?

<p>Malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

<p>The wear-and-tear theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that older people and society withdraw from each other?

<p>The disengagement theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that people who remain interested and active will continue to enjoy life and live longer?

<p>The activity theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to longer life according to the text?

<p>Advancements in technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that interact with genetics to determine how long a person lives?

<p>Environment and lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biologic clock theory of aging based on?

<p>Cellular function and body physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is individualized aging?

<p>Viewing older adults as individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the myths about older adults mentioned in the text?

<p>Older adults cannot learn new things</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor and possibly an early sign of dementia?

<p>Confusion, memory loss, and disordered thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of older adults have dementia?

<p>5% to 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a positive behavior for healthy aging?

<p>Eating a healthy diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Schaie's stage of cognitive development for older adults called?

<p>Reintegrative stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for patient education with older adults?

<p>Assessing readiness to learn and taking advantage of teaching moments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is short-term memory loss?

<p>Difficulty recalling recent events</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why older adults can still learn?

<p>They have more patience for learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology do many older adults know how to operate?

<p>Computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do elder hostel programs provide for older adults?

<p>Stimulating opportunities to learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be kept in mind when performing patient education for older adults?

<p>Provide motivation for the content to be learned</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is considered the 'young old' in the older adult population?

<p>65 to 74 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the qualification age for full coverage under the federal Social Security system for seniors born after 1960?

<p>67 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common health concern for older adults?

<p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the normal physical changes of aging?

<p>Benign senescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The disengagement theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that interact with genetics to determine how long a person lives?

<p>Gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common health concern for older adults?

<p>Both influenza and arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why older adults can still learn?

<p>They have more experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of aging?

<p>A process of biologic, cognitive, and psychosocial change that begins at conception</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to longevity, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Schaie's theory of cognitive development in the older adult based on?

<p>The concept of stages of cognitive development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

<p>Biologic clock theory of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common health concern for older adults?

<p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death among older adults?

<p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common chronic health problem among older adults?

<p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of older adults who experience depression?

<p>More than one million</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biologic clock theory of aging based on?

<p>Cellular function and body physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the myths about older adults mentioned in the text?

<p>Older adults are sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is individualized aging?

<p>Viewing older adults as individuals, not as a stereotypical member of the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that body cells are programmed to function for a specific length of time after which they break down and die?

<p>Biologic clock theory of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for dementia?

<p>Malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of older adults have dementia?

<p>5% to 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the early signs of dementia?

<p>Loss of interest in favorite activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the positive behaviors for healthy aging mentioned in the text?

<p>Smoking cessation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one important factor to keep in mind when performing patient education for older adults?

<p>Use visual aids in large print and bright colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is short-term memory loss?

<p>The inability to remember recent events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common misconception about older adults?

<p>They have no interest in learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one strategy to enhance learning for older adults?

<p>Relate learning to better autonomy, health, and activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of elder hostel programs for older adults?

<p>They provide opportunities for travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one recommendation for effective communication with older adults?

<p>Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly in a normal tone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common chronic health problem among older adults?

<p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common concern for older adults?

<p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death among older adults?

<p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common health concern associated with aging?

<p>Falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age did the federal Social Security system originally use as a marker for retirement?

<p>65</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age do seniors born after 1960 qualify for full coverage under the federal Social Security system?

<p>67</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most rapidly growing group among older adults?

<p>The very old</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of centenarians in 2010 according to the last census?

<p>53,364</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

<p>Biologic clock theory of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that aging is primarily determined by genetics?

<p>Genetic theory of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that interact with genetics to determine how long a person lives?

<p>Lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is individualized aging?

<p>Viewing older adults as individuals, not as a stereotypical member of the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

<p>Wear-and-tear theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the life span for humans?

<p>115 to 130 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that people who remain interested and active will continue to enjoy life and live longer?

<p>Activity theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to longer life?

<p>Improved healthcare and nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

<p>Benign senescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells are programmed to function for a specific length of time after which they break down and die?

<p>Biologic theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the positive behaviors for healthy aging?

<p>Interest and activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to longer life according to the text?

<p>Health promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of older adults who have dementia?

<p>Between 5% and 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of older adults with dementia who have Alzheimer's disease?

<p>60% to 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the signs and symptoms of depression in older adults?

<p>Feeling sad or 'empty'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one positive behavior for healthy aging mentioned in the text?

<p>Eating a healthy diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for patient education with older adults?

<p>Using visual aids in large print and bright colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is short-term memory loss?

<p>Problems remembering information from yesterday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do elder hostel programs provide for older adults?

<p>Opportunities to learn and sometimes travel with other older adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of elder hostel programs for older adults?

<p>Opportunities to travel with other older adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why older adults can still learn?

<p>They have more patience for learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common misconception about older adults?

<p>They can no longer learn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biologic clock theory of aging based on?

<p>Cellular function and body physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common misconception about older adults?

<p>Older adults are sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that interacts with genetics to determine how long a person lives?

<p>Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one positive behavior for healthy aging mentioned in the text?

<p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a theory of aging mentioned in the text?

<p>Cognitive theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of biologic, cognitive, and psychosocial change that begins at conception?

<p>Aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to longevity, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Ageism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the normal physical changes that occur as adults age?

<p>Benign senescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death among older adults?

<p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following health problems is NOT commonly associated with aging?

<p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common chronic health problem among older adults?

<p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

<p>The wear-and-tear theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of normal aging?

<p>Decreased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one positive behavior for healthy aging mentioned in the text?

<p>Eating a healthy diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of older adults who experience depression?

<p>14% of the total population</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for patient education with older adults?

<p>Talking quickly and using complex medical jargon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of centenarians in 2010 according to the last census?

<p>30,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of older adults by 2060 according to the Administration on Aging?

<p>98 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the qualification age for full coverage under the federal Social Security system for seniors born after 1960?

<p>67</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common physical change that happens to the skin in older adults?

<p>Thinning of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some early signs of dementia?

<p>Confusion, memory loss, and disordered thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of older adults have dementia?

<p>5% to 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one recommended health promotion behavior for older adults?

<p>Physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one cognitive aspect of aging mentioned in the text?

<p>Thinking processes slow down with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key point to keep in mind when performing patient education for older adults?

<p>Assess readiness to learn and take advantage of “teaching moments”</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is short-term memory loss?

<p>Problems remembering recent events</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do elder hostel programs provide for older adults?

<p>Opportunities to learn and sometimes travel with other older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be kept in mind when speaking to older adults during patient education?

<p>Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly in a normal tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of impaired cognition in older adults?

<p>Memory loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about older adults and learning?

<p>Older adults can no longer learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

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