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Lesson 1:Trends and Issues Introduction to Geriatric Nursing  Objectives Explain different ways older adults are viewed in contemporary society Describe major characteristics of today’s older population. Discuss projected demographic changes in future generations of older...

Lesson 1:Trends and Issues Introduction to Geriatric Nursing  Objectives Explain different ways older adults are viewed in contemporary society Describe major characteristics of today’s older population. Discuss projected demographic changes in future generations of older people and the implications for health care. Aging: A Natural Process… Not a disease!  Defining Old Age: Chronological age- exact age from birth Biological age- Age determined by physiologic rather than chronology Functional age- age in terms of functional performance  Activities of Daily Living BASIC- bathing( hygiene, grooming), dressing, eating, toileting, transferring( mobility) Instrumental- light housework, preparing meals, taking medications, shopping for groceries, using the telephone, managing money  Characteristics of Aging population “typical” older person? Age 65 start of “old age”? Energetic, vibrant, influential, diverse Gerontology- identifies common characteristics, problems, disease processes, and concerns Gerontological Nursing Definition of Terms Definition of Terms Gerontological Nursing: Specialty Area  Gerontology: Complex Field Encompassing Three Levels of Complexity  Development of Gerontological Nursing  Development of Gerontological Nursing  Development of Gerontological Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing Roles  Geriatric Patients… The Core Business of Health Care An Aging Population Myths & Stereotypes of Aging Ageism  True or False??? To be old is to be sick ? Myths & Stereotypes of Aging Myths of Aging Myths of Aging Realities of Aging Myths of Aging Lead to: The Older Adult Population Subsets of the Older Adult Population  An Aging population- Increased Life Expectancy  First Wave of 76 million Baby Boomers Started Turning 65 in 2011 Factors Influencing Increased Life Expectancy Marital Status & Living Arrangements Aging Men  Economics of aging Poverty Income Wealth Income of Older Adults  Housing Arrangements familial or family transfers-transfers towards the elderly originating within the boundaries of the kin group or family social transfers- transfers towards the elderly that also include societal resources( pensions, disability income, health payments and transfers in the form of subsidies for institutionalization, home care and housing)