Caring for Older Adults

Caring for Older Adults

Aging - ANSWER: The process of growing old that begins at birth and continues until
death.

Young old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 65 to 74 years.

Middle old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 75 to 84 years.

Oldest old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 85 to 100+ years.

Myths about older adults - ANSWER: Untrue beliefs about older adults, such as being
grouchy, forgetful, and useless.

Adjustments older adults need to make as they age - ANSWER: Changes in physical,
social, and emotional aspects that older adults must adapt to.

Common physical changes experienced by older adults - ANSWER: Changes like loss
of strength and mobility, and increasing frailty.

Home care aide assistance for older adults - ANSWER: Ways in which a home care
aide can help older adults cope with physical changes.

Abuse - ANSWER: Mistreating or causing harm to an individual.

Baby boomers - ANSWER: Individuals born between 1946-1964.

Gerontologists - ANSWER: Specialists in the study of aging.

Informal caregiver - ANSWER: Unpaid persons, usually family members, who care for
clients voluntarily.

Mourning - ANSWER: Reaction to a significant personal loss.

Neglect - ANSWER: Inability or failure to provide necessary care.

Stereotype - ANSWER: A generalization about behavior in an individual or group.

Ageism - ANSWER: Discrimination against older adults.

Loneliness in Older Adults - ANSWER: Experienced due to outliving peers and ongoing
losses, lacking human touch.