Geriatrics-Module-1-Day-1-Definition-of-Terms.pdf

CARE OF THE CHRONICALLY ILL AND THE OLDER ADULT History and Evolution Burnside (1988) review of historical materials related to Gerontologic Nursing. In theyears between 1900 and 1940, she found 23 writings with a focus on older adults that covered such topics as rural nursing, alm...

CARE OF THE CHRONICALLY ILL AND THE OLDER ADULT History and Evolution Burnside (1988) review of historical materials related to Gerontologic Nursing. In theyears between 1900 and 1940, she found 23 writings with a focus on older adults that covered such topics as rural nursing, almshouses, and private duty nursing, as well as early case studies and clinical issues addressing home care for fractured femurs, dementia, and delirium. Definition of Terms: What is Geriatrics? – The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in older people and the problems specific to aging. – From the Greek "geron" meaning "old man" + "iatreia" meaning "the treatment of disease.". What is Geriatrics? – The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in older people and the problems specific to aging. – From the Greek "geron" meaning "old man" + "iatreia" meaning "the treatment of disease.". What is is the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing. The word was coined by Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov in 1903. What is Senescence? the state of being old : the process of becoming old The word "senescence" is derived from the Latin word senex, meaning "old age." It's defined as the period of gradual decline that follows the development phase in an organism's life. What is Senility? Originally, old age. From the French senilite, from the Latin senectus meaning old age, old men, gray hair. The physical decline associated with old age. The mental decline once associated with old age.  What is Old Age? refers to ages nearing or surpassing the life expectancy of human beings, and is thus the end of the human life cycle. Old age comprises "the later part of life; the period of life after youth and middle age..., usually with reference to deterioration". The United Nations has agreed that 65+ years may be usually denoted as old age and this is the first attempt at an international definition of old age. However, for its study of old age in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) set 55 as the beginning of old age. WHO recognized that the developing world often defines old age, not by years, but by new roles, loss of previous roles, or inability to make active contributions to society. What is Aging? The process of becoming older. Aging represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time and can encompass physical, psychological and social changes. Reaction time, for example, may slow with age, while knowledge of world events and wisdom may expand. What is Chronic Illness? A disease that persists for a long time. A chronic disease is one lasting 3 months or more, by the definition of the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. Chronic diseases generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication, nor do they just disappear. What is Geriatric Nursing? A geriatric nurse is a specialist who will help elderly patients recover from illness or injury by providing practical care and developing patient care plans. They may also help with rehabilitation and conduct check-ups in skilled care facilities or hospice facilities  Gerontological Nursing The term gerontological nursing, which replaced the term geriatric nursing in the 1970s, is seen as being more consistent with the specialty's broader focus on health and wellness, in addition to illness. Gerontological Nursing The term gerontological nursing, which replaced the term geriatric nursing in the 1970s, is seen as being more consistent with the specialty's broader focus on health and wellness, in addition to illness. Is important to meet the health needs of an aging population. Due to longer life expectancy and declining fertility rates, the proportion of the population that is considered old is increasing. Between 2000 and 2050, the number of people in the world who are over age 60 is predicted increase from 605 million to 2 billion What is Wear-and Tear Theory? asserts that the effects of aging are caused by progressive damage to cells and body systems over time. Essentially, our bodies "wear out" due to use. Once they wear out, they can no longer function correctly. What is Biological Clock Theory? Refers to the idea that aging is a biological function that serves an evolutionary purpose and is controlled by a biological clock or program similar to the one that controls other life-cycle functions like growth and reproduction. What is Immunological theory? asserts that the process of human aging is a mild and generalized form of a prolonged autoimmune phenomenon. In other words, aging—which involves a highly complex series of processes—is suspected to be largely controlled by the immune system. What is Deprivation theory? that people who are deprived of things deemed valuable in society, money, justice, status or privilege, join social movements with the hope of redressing their grievances. 2 Types Relative deprivation is the lack of resources to sustain the diet, lifestyle, activities and amenities that an individual or group are accustomed to or that are widely encouraged or approved in the society to which they belong. Absolute deprivation - What is Disengagement theory? The disengagement theory of aging claims that it is natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw from society and personal relationships as they age. What is Symbolic Theory? The symbolic interaction perspective, also called symbolic interactionism, is a major framework of the sociological theory. This perspective relies on the symbolic meaning that people develop and build upon in the process of social interaction. Symbolic interactionism traces its origins to Max Weber's assertion that individuals act according to their interpretation of the meaning of their world, the American philosopher George Herbert Mead introduced this perspective to American sociology in the 1920s.