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How do you define aging?
What is your perception of aging?
Do you have much experience spending time with older persons?
What are your assumptions or biases associated with aging?
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Which of the following is a commonly used terminology in health care for the multidisciplinary study of older persons?
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What is geriatrics?
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Older people are not interested in sex or intimacy.
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Gerontological nursing is an evidence-based nursing specialty that addresses the unique physiological, social, psychological, __________ and advocacy needs of older persons.
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Which of the following is NOT a common myth about aging?
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What does health mean to someone as they age?
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What is the Activity Theory in the context of aging?
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The ________ theory explains aging as the result of an accumulation of errors in the synthesis of DNA and RNA.
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Study Notes
Gerontology
- The multidisciplinary study of older persons
- Focuses on the physical, mental, and social aspects of aging.
Geriatrics
- A medical specialty focused on the care and treatment of older persons.
Gerontological nursing
- An evidence-based specialty that addresses the unique needs of older persons, including:
- Physiological
- Social
- Psychological
- Developmental
- Economic
- Cultural
- Spiritual
- Advocacy
Common Myths About Aging
- Older people aren't interested in the outside world.
- Older people don't want or need close relationships.
- Older people contribute little to society.
- As you age, you get more set in your ways.
- Mental and physical deterioration are inevitable with age.
- Older people are impoverished.
- Older people aren’t interested in sex or intimacy.
- Older people can’t make good decisions about important issues.
- Older people lose their desire to live.
- Science has answered all of our questions about aging.
Ageism
- Discrimination based on age.
Needs Assessment
- Questions to consider for a needs assessment:
- What does health mean to someone?
- What is important to the individual?
- What is important as they age?
- How do they perceive their health?
- Illness?
- Disease?
- Wellness
Age-Associated Changes
- Physiological Changes
- Functional Changes
- Cognitive Changes
- Psychosocial Changes
Biological Theories of Aging
Error (stochastic) theories
- Explain aging as the result of an accumulation of errors in the synthesis of DNA and RNA.
- Theories include:
- Wear-and-tear theory
- Cross-link theory
- Oxidative stress (free radical theory)
Programmed aging (nonstochastic) theories
- Explain aging as a process that is predetermined or ‘preprogrammed’ at the cellular level.
- Theories include:
- Neuroendocrine-immunological theory
Sociological Theories of Aging
- Activity Theory
- Continuity Theory
- Age-Stratification Theory
- Social Exchange Theory
- Modernization Theory
- Symbolic Interaction Theories
Psychological Theories of Aging
- Jung’s Theories of Personality
- Developmental Theories
- Theory of Gerotranscendence
Developmental Tasks of Aging
- Adjusting to decreasing health and physical strength
- Adjusting to retirement and reduced or fixed income
- Adjusting to the death of a spouse
- Accepting one’s self as an aging person
- Maintaining satisfactory living arrangements
- Redefining relationships with adult children
- Finding ways to maintain quality of life
Spirituality and Aging
- Spiritual well-being can be considered the ability to experience and integrate meaning and purpose in life through connection with something or someone greater than oneself.
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Description
Explore the multidisciplinary field of gerontology and the common myths associated with aging. This quiz will delve into the physical, mental, and social aspects of older persons, along with the specialized care they receive in geriatrics and gerontological nursing. Challenge your knowledge about aging and debunk misconceptions surrounding older adults.
