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Q1: What is geriatrics?

Answer: The branch of medicine focused on health and disease in older adults.


Q2: What is ageism?

Answer: Stereotyping or discrimination based on age.


Q3: What does functional status refer to?

Answer: The ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs.


Q4: What is frailty in older adults?

Answer: A state of decreased physiological reserve and increased vulnerability.


Q5: What are the classifications of aging?

Answer: Young old (65-74), middle old (75-84), old old (85+).


Q6: What characterizes the young old age group?

Answer: Ages 65-74; generally active and independent.


Q7: What characterizes the middle old age group?

Answer: Ages 75-84; may have increasing physical limitations.


Q8: What characterizes the old old age group?

Answer: Ages 85+; highest risk for chronic illness, frailty, and dependence.


Q9: How does the aging population impact nursing?

Answer: Increased need for skills in chronic disease management, polypharmacy monitoring, fall

prevention, cognitive assessment, and long term care.

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