Health and Wellness in Later Life
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Health and Wellness in Later Life

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What does health in later life relate to?

Functional abilities and the ability to do what is important to the individual.

Define wellness according to the World Health Organization.

The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of illness or infirmity.

Wellness is dependent on situational factors like disability or illness.

False

What are key psychological components of healthy aging?

<p>Self-efficacy, feeling in control, taking responsibility, effective coping, and health choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does social support affect health in aging?

<p>Social support serves as a protective factor against depression and contributes positively to overall health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three determinants of health for older adults.

<p>Income &amp; social status, social support networks, and education &amp; literacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Lalonde report, what factors are important in influencing health?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does income have on the health of older adults?

<p>Income significantly impacts both physical and mental health, with lower income associated with more health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major characteristic of successful healthy aging?

<p>Promotion of wellness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health and Wellness

  • Health in later life is about functional abilities, not just the absence of disease.
  • Health encompasses a person's strengths, resilience, capabilities, and resources - not just pathology.
  • Wellness is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of illness or infirmity (World Health Organization).
  • Wellness varies depending on culture and individual perception.
  • Holistic Health is a more common term today, encompassing all aspects of an individual.
  • Wellness is striving for an optimal level of health, regardless of situation (disability, illness, etc.).
  • Focus on promoting wellness even if restoring health is not possible.

Healthy Aging Components

  • Psychological: Self-efficacy, feeling in control of one's life, taking responsibility for health, effective coping skills, and healthy choices.
  • Spiritual: Transcend the physical and psychosocial to reach the deepest individual capacity for love, hope, and meaning.
  • Biological: Age-related physical changes, lifestyle factors, and genetics all influence wellness.
  • Social: Satisfying roles and relationships. Social support has a positive impact on health.
  • Environment:
    • Physical: Includes structural living arrangements, such as maintaining a safe environment to prevent falls and air pollution.
    • Social: Healthy relationships and effective role transitions.
  • Culture: Influences health beliefs, health disparities, and socioeconomic challenges.

Determinants of Health

  • Income and Social Status (Socioeconomic Factors):
    • Seniors have the lowest income compared to other age groups, especially unattached women and those who did not contribute to CPP.
    • Lower income is associated with more physical and mental health problems.
    • Middle to upper income individuals report better overall health.
  • Social Support Networks: Linked to health and are a protective factor against depression.
  • Education and Literacy: Higher levels of education are associated with a lower prevalence of chronic conditions.
  • Employment and Working Conditions:
  • Social Environments: The quality of relationships and support.
  • Physical Environments: Living conditions.
  • Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills:
  • Healthy Child Development:
  • Biology and Genetic Endowment:
  • Health Services:
  • Gender:
  • Culture:

Determinants of Health - Older Adult

  • The Lalonde Report (1974) stated that socioeconomic, environmental, and biological factors are equally or more important than healthcare in influencing health.
  • Income and poverty have a significant impact on health.
  • Nurses should consider the impact of determinants of health when planning care to promote healthy aging.

Theories of Aging

  • A theory is an explanation, rationale, or hypothesis used to support a particular view.

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This quiz explores concepts of health and wellness, particularly as they pertain to aging. It highlights the importance of functional abilities, holistic health, and the role of psychological and spiritual factors in achieving wellness. Understanding these components can enhance one's approach to health in later life.

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