Gerontology (Chapter 1) 2025 Update|
Most Tested Questions And Verified
Solutions|Assured Success !!!
Gerontology - ANSWER is the holistic study of the aging processes and
individuals as they mature throughout the adult life span and includes:
-study of physical,mental, and social changes of aging
-analysis of the changes in society as a result of an aging population
-application of this knowledge to policies and program development
-those that are born between 1946 and 1964
-most have children but fewer in number
-best educated generation
-higher income
-favor more casual dress
-enjoy technology
-less leisure time
-interest in health and fitness - ANSWER characteristics of baby boomers
young old - ANSWER ages 65-74
middle-old - ANSWER ages 75-84
old-old - ANSWER ages 85+
more likely to:
-be widowed
- live alone
- be less educated
- have fewer years of labor experience - ANSWER why do women face
different socioeconomic circumstances than men as they age
epidemiology - ANSWER the study of health and disease determinants
and patterns among populations
, geriatrics - ANSWER the study of disease in the elderly
concerned with the decline of major body systems in the elderly
myths associated with the idea of aging - ANSWER - Being old means
being sick
-they cannot learn new information
-Health promotion is wasted on older people
-Older adults do not pull their own weight
-Older people are isolated and lonely
-Older people have no interest in sex
-it is too late to change bad habits in the elderly
benefits of healthy aging - ANSWER -increased creativity and confidence
-increased coping ability
-increased gratitude and appreciation
-increased insight and acceptance
-adequate nutrition
-maintaining safety
-preserving body's normal functions
-meeting and coping with crises
-adapting to change
-learning new skills - ANSWER accomplishments of old age
-1935: federal old age insurance law
-1961: ANA reccommends formation of geriatric nursing specialty
-1966: geriatric nursing division of ANA formed
-1970: Publication of standards for geriatric nursing practice
-1975:certification of first nurses in gerantological nursing - ANSWER
historical influences
- aging is a natural process
-various factors influence the aging process
Most Tested Questions And Verified
Solutions|Assured Success !!!
Gerontology - ANSWER is the holistic study of the aging processes and
individuals as they mature throughout the adult life span and includes:
-study of physical,mental, and social changes of aging
-analysis of the changes in society as a result of an aging population
-application of this knowledge to policies and program development
-those that are born between 1946 and 1964
-most have children but fewer in number
-best educated generation
-higher income
-favor more casual dress
-enjoy technology
-less leisure time
-interest in health and fitness - ANSWER characteristics of baby boomers
young old - ANSWER ages 65-74
middle-old - ANSWER ages 75-84
old-old - ANSWER ages 85+
more likely to:
-be widowed
- live alone
- be less educated
- have fewer years of labor experience - ANSWER why do women face
different socioeconomic circumstances than men as they age
epidemiology - ANSWER the study of health and disease determinants
and patterns among populations
, geriatrics - ANSWER the study of disease in the elderly
concerned with the decline of major body systems in the elderly
myths associated with the idea of aging - ANSWER - Being old means
being sick
-they cannot learn new information
-Health promotion is wasted on older people
-Older adults do not pull their own weight
-Older people are isolated and lonely
-Older people have no interest in sex
-it is too late to change bad habits in the elderly
benefits of healthy aging - ANSWER -increased creativity and confidence
-increased coping ability
-increased gratitude and appreciation
-increased insight and acceptance
-adequate nutrition
-maintaining safety
-preserving body's normal functions
-meeting and coping with crises
-adapting to change
-learning new skills - ANSWER accomplishments of old age
-1935: federal old age insurance law
-1961: ANA reccommends formation of geriatric nursing specialty
-1966: geriatric nursing division of ANA formed
-1970: Publication of standards for geriatric nursing practice
-1975:certification of first nurses in gerantological nursing - ANSWER
historical influences
- aging is a natural process
-various factors influence the aging process
